Patrick O'Neil wrote:
> I have finally gotten my RH system configured and ALMOST up to
> full functionality. I do have a problem with printing, however.
>
> I have an Epson Stylus Color 600 attached to lpt1 as well as
> a PPA Zip drive. I installed scsi support for the PPA during
> initial install but have not seen, or been able to mount, my
> Zip drive. Now, I believe that installing support for this
> Zip drive is also the source of my problems printing. If I
> use the printtool and try to test print anything, nothing
> happens. I have my printer set up as /dev/lp0 but have also
> tried /dev/lp1 to no avail. When I try a test print of text
> I get a message telling me:
>
> "Error printing test page to lp
>
> Error reason: lpr: connect: No such file or directory
> Jobs queued, but cannot start daemon."
>
> The printer is properly attached (I can print without problems
> in OS/2). I thought I read somewhere that there is a problem or
> trick to printing when the port is shared with a Zip drive but
> am not certain.
>
> What am I doing wrong? First, where do I look for my zip drive
> so I can mount/umount it? How do I get my printer working under
> the circumstances?
I also have a Zip at /dev/lp0 (lpt1) and the manufacturer says it's not
compatible with Linux. I have never tried printing, but, have you tried
disconnecting the zip?
>
>
> Thanks for any aid and guidance,
> patrick
>
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