[GLLUG] JetDirect printer problem was GLLUG Digest, Vol 239, Issue 2

[nickmount91]

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On Saturday, 4 May 2019 18:57, John Winters via GLLUG <gllug at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:

> On 04/05/2019 18:30, nickmount91 via GLLUG wrote:
> [snip]
>
> > > Can you give some more information about the exact model of printer
> > > which you have?
> >
> > it is an HP Color LaserJet 2605dn
>
> Which immediately makes me think, "Why is he using a JetDirect?" That
> printer is already network-capable.
>

Yes, but not wireless. The JetDirect box should allow me to remove the cable to the broadband hub.

> [snip]
>
> > > If your printer has a USB connection then you could temporarily connect
> > > it direct to your Linux box. This generally results in a totally
> > > automated installation of the right configuration, which could then be
> > > used as an example to configure the network version.
> >
> > I used the USB connection and it installed a different driver.
> > Where will this configuration be stored?
>
> I wouldn't worry about where it's stored. Simply use the management
> interface (accessible via a web browser at http://localhost:631) and
> change the connection settings for the newly set up printer instance.

I have done this, changed the driver and got it working.

The main problem is how to lose the cable between the JetDirect and the broadband hub?
>
> HTH,
> John
>

Nick

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