YaST2 Printer Configuration doesn't work for Epson Stylus Color 740/760 and compatible printers
Support knowledgebase (jsmeix_print-70-stc740)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 7.0
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Symptom:
You have a Epson Stylus Color 740/760 or compatible printer
but you cannot configure such printers using YaST2.
Cause:
An error in the YaST2 database regarding such printers.
Solutions:
-
Either do the configuration using YaST2:
Configure your printer via [Manual] and select as
"manufacturer" Ghostscript devices
and as "model" uniprint
and in the
"printers settings" menu choose a
stc740...upp
driver.
-
or do the configuration using SETUP (respectively lprsetup):
See the article:
Installing a printer
Remark:
In case of unsuccessfull attempts it is recommended to move the file
/etc/printcap
. Log in as root and type
mv /etc/printcap /etc/printcap.save
and after this please try to configure again.
(With rm /etc/printcap
you may delete this file.)
See also:
Installing a Printer
Keywords: 70, 7.0, YAST2, PRINTER, PRINTING, EPSON, 740, 760, STC740
Categories:
Printer
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