2.6.0: lp not working

2.6.0: lp not working

[Russell Whitaker]

Hi
Edited lilo.conf so I can boot either kernel-2.6.0-test2
(default) or kernel-2.4.21, using hda1.

lpr a small file, no print. ctrl-alt-del and rebooted using
2.4.21, file printed. Checked the two config files and could
not find any difference in this area.

Printer is a Panasonic dot-matrix running in text mode.
Also using patch bk5.

Thanks,
  Russ

Re: 2.6.0: lp not working

[Russell Whitaker]

On Wed, 6 Aug 2003, Martin Fahr wrote:

> I had a similar problem. Some more details:
> Onboard parport on a Abit KT7a with VIA KT133a chipset.
> CUPS or lpr did not print on 2.6-* and some 2.5.* but with 2.4.21. Printer is
> a HP DJ520.
> My solution to this problem was to change a BIOS setting: "ECP parallel port
> mode" from 1.9 to 1.7. No problems anymore.
>
Sorry, but that option is not available in my bios setup.
Besides, fixing the problem is usually better than a workaround.

Motherboard: Tyan MPX (S2466-4M) with latest bios.
Chipset: AMD 760MPX, 762, 768, Winbond 83627

Software: Slackware 9.0 with some updates.

Let me know if I can be of any assistance.

Thanks,
  Russ