Re: [Printing-user-general] Print test -- nothing happens [SOLVED]

[email protected] (David Nason) Sun, 2 Jul 2006 00:47:58 +0000 (UTC)
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Message-ID <[email protected]>
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (David Nason) writes:
> 
> Hello:
> 
> I have installed SuSE 9.3 and want to use my HP LaserJet 5L parallel printer.
> This same printer worked perfectly with the same computer under SuSE 9.1. But
> with 9.3, Yast detects the printer correctly -- which tells me the cable and
> connection is OK -- but when I click for a printer test, nothing happens. 
> 
> In http://localhost:631/printers/y2test, the tests are showing in the queue
as
> processing -- for hours -- until I delete them.
> 
> I have tried several drivers from the list, including those for the 4L, which
> is what I had to use with SuSE 9.1, but I get no printer test from any of
them.
> 
> What is wrong and what do I do about this?
> 
> Thank you.

I found the solution here --
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?p=2276336#post2276336

David Nason