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

[Mark Preston]

On 04/05/19 22:34, nickmount91 via GLLUG wrote:
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> On Saturday, 4 May 2019 18:57, John Winters via GLLUG <gllug at mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
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>> On 04/05/2019 18:30, nickmount91 via GLLUG wrote:
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>>>> Can you give some more information about the exact model of printer
>>>> which you have?
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>>> it is an HP Color LaserJet 2605dn
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>> Which immediately makes me think, "Why is he using a JetDirect?" That
>> printer is already network-capable.
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> Yes, but not wireless. The JetDirect box should allow me to remove the cable to the broadband hub.
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>>>> 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.
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>>> I used the USB connection and it installed a different driver.
>>> Where will this configuration be stored?
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>> 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.
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> I have done this, changed the driver and got it working.
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> The main problem is how to lose the cable between the JetDirect and the broadband hub?
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>> HTH,
>> John
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> Nick
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You might need to investigate setting up Samba as a print server to do this.

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Regards,
Mark Preston

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