[wellylug] Epson printer under Linux

[Mark Foster]

> I got the Gimp print drivers set for the 42UX model. Gues what? No
> response from the printer. It's as if the system does not see it, no
> matter which USB is connected.
> On Thu, 2005-08-11 at 22:54 +1200, Cliff Pratt wrote:
>> Andrej wrote:
>> > On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 17:16, David Antliff wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >>... I needed and I was surprised and disappointed that I didn't
>> >>have to compile anything, create random symlinks or hack
>> >>numerous  config files :(
>> >
>> > /me recommends Slackware.
>> > Download and install foomatic, find out how foomatic-configure
>> > works and how to set-up your printer using it with CUPS.
>> > Manually editing cups.conf, modifying permissions on
>> > some directories in /var.... aaah, slackware, my love :D
>> >
>> As I recall, the Epson printer don't work with foomatic. I
>> had to use the gimp-print drivers for my C82 and cups.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Cliff
>>
>>
>

I guess all the comments about top/bottom posting lately missed a few
people? :P

/me ducks