Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 04:41:23 -0800 From: nyingelay <nyingelay@hotpop.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: USB Printer Problem Message-ID: <200211040441.23817.nyingelay@hotpop.com> In-Reply-To: <20021028122227.GC337@raggedclown.net> References: <200210280144.54008.nyingelay@hotpop.com> <20021028122227.GC337@raggedclown.net>
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On Monday 28 October 2002 04:22 am, Cliff Sarginson wrote: > On Mon, Oct 28, 2002 at 01:44:54AM -0800, nyingelay wrote: > > ******************************************* > > Printer: Epson Stylus C40UX (usb) > > OS: FreeBSD 4.7-RELEASE > > ******************************************* > > It is the only printer attached to my computer via usb. > > > > When I tried to "lpr filename", the printer responded to it for awhile by > > moving its cartridge holder, but nothing got actually printed. That was > > after I rebooted the PC. For the second time when I tried to "lpr > > filename", there were no responses from the printer at all. After each > > reboots, the printer acknowledges the commands for once only, and just > > sits there idle. > > I had *exactly* the same problem, but with an Epson 740U. So I tried > printing under Windows and it would only print in black and only legibly > at the highest quality .. I cleaned the heads etc, and the status > monitor said there was plenty of ink. So, more out of a guess than > anything else I replaced the ink cartridges -- and lo and behold it > worked just fine on all O/S'es. What that implies I don't know, although > obviously the colour cartridge was blocked beyond repair. I don't use > the printer much, so... maybe the cheapo cartridges I use had got fed > up. You only have to replace the catridges twice with real Epson ones > and it is about the same cost as a new printer (here in Holland anyway !) > > Did it ever work under other releases ? The fact that it is recognised > means it is in the file of signatures for USB devices, that does not > always mean it will work. > > I am sending this, not saying this is your problem, but the symptoms are > so similar I thought I would pass it on. Thanks for the reply. I've already tested with Windows, and the printer is just fine. It's only happenning on the BSD. Any more ideas please?... To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the messagehelp
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