Printers :: supported usb printers

I just loaded live CD Knoppix (basically more powerful version of DSL), and the printer was recognized no problem. I'm considering a grub install of both systems, given that Knoppix automatically reads all the data setup in DSL; also has a fax program. Knoppix requires lots more RAM, though, minimum 512 megs or it hangs up.

If you can't get your printer working with DSL's builtin apsfilter, please try and install the cups.dsl extension and use it.

For supported printers in linux, try visiting the Linux Printing site at:

http://www.linuxprinting.org/

Thanks. I tried that without success on the Inspirion. My hunch is that if the OS doesn't recognize that a USB printer device is plugged in, nothing else will work.
The printer works with Knoppix, so it's not incompatible with Linux.

Hi,

I don't know if it helps, but my printer is a samsung ML-1250 with usb cable; it works fine with DSL 2.4 and the apsfilter script, using one of the driver of hp (the lj5mono); by the way, it also works with the pxlmono, and your printer can also use this last one. So, it should be recognized and installed.

The issue with your usb: try to plug your usb printer after dsl has been completely loaded. Then use the apsfilter in order to configure and install your printer; it should find somthg at /dev. If not, you have a problem with the cable of your printer or with your usb. If you have a laptop, the problem can be that the usb of your laptop does not allow electricity enough in order to managed the usb-printer. I have this last issue not with a printer, but with a 80 Gigabite USB-HD, which I can't use plugged in my laptop. I also make DSL hanging during the boot process.

Good luck!

yours
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That might be the case. What's confusing is that the USB port initially worked when I loaded live CD knoppix, although intermittently (worked a few times, then dissapeared even after rebooting!). I resolved this dilema by buying a parallel port cable, using apsfilter and gimp. Works like a charm, and I don't have to deal with cups.

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