danattwood wrote: > Wulfy wrote: > >> One of the thing I tried was to install the PPD file. It complained >> that the driver was needed. I even tried to compile the source (not >> something I usually get into) but that kept failing, too... :@( >> >> I think perhaps that if I installed the 32-bit version I could use it. I >> don't really want to do that, though... >> >> >> > If the printer is usb then why not try installing virtualbox and this > will then let you install a 32bit ubuntu guest and pass the printer > through to it. This would at least let you test it before deciding if > you want to reinstall your whole system. > > Dan I tried to do that but with a 32-bit WinXP guest. The problem is that VirtualBox wouldn't pass the USB through, even though I'd downloaded the version that's supposed to do that.
-- Blessings Wulfmann Wulf Credo: Respect the elders. Teach the young. Co-operate with the pack. Play when you can. Hunt when you must. Rest in between. Share your affections. Voice your opinion. Leave your Mark. Copyright July 17, 1988 by Del Goetz -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
