YaST2 Printer Configuration doesn't work for PCL5/6 Printers (Driver ljet4)

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version 7.0
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Symptom:

You have a laser printer which supports the printer language PCL 5 or PCL 6. Therefore the Ghostscript-driver ljet4 should work but you cannot configure such printers using YaST2.

Cause:

An error in the YaST2 database regarding such printers.

Solutions:

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:
o Installing a Printer

Keywords: 70, 7.0, YAST2, PRINTER, PRINTING, PCL5, PCL6, LJET4

Categories: Printer

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