Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 08:49:20 -0800 From: Nesi Unanaowo <nesi_unanaowo@net.com> To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Printing problem Message-ID: <36E55110.34D2D94A@net.com>
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Hi,
I am using a simple filter program --dj-printcap for my HP Deskjet
printer. The program installs without any problem and appropriate
entries are made to the /etc/printcap file which is attached.
But when I send a print job to the printer nothing comes out.
The printer kicks in as soon as the job is sent and makes some
noise and actually attempts to move the paper from the tray and
then some more noise as if it printing then all of a sudden the noise
stops and nothing comes out but the printer activity light keeps
blinking. I have to turn the printer off to stop the blinking and
retract a blank sheet of paper.
I tested printing on this printer and it worked even though the
output wasn't as expected since no filter was used.
By the way this program runs fine under Redhat Linux 5.2
I am running FreeBSD 3.0
Any suggestions/pointers will be appreciated.
TIA
-Nesi
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#
# Copyright (c) 1983 Regents of the University of California.
# All rights reserved.
#
# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms are permitted
# provided that this notice is preserved and that due credit is given
# to the University of California at Berkeley. The name of the University
# may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this
# software without specific prior written permission. This software
# is provided ``as is'' without express or implied warranty.
#
# @(#)etc.printcap 5.2 (Berkeley) 5/5/88
#
# HP DeskJet 520 (Text)
#Set Default Printer
lp|inkjet: \
:lp=/dev/lpt0: \
:sd=/var/spool/lpd/lp: \
:if=/usr/local/bin/lpfilter: \
:mx#0: \
:sh
# HP DeskJet 520 (Postscript)
psjet|postscript_inkjet: \
:lp=/dev/lpt0: \
:sd=/var/spool/lpd/psjet: \
:if=/usr/local/bin/psjetfilter: \
:mx#0: \
:sh
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