How do I backup/restore printer settings

Forum: Printers
Topic: How do I backup/restore printer settings
started by: Max

Posted by Max on July 17 2005,03:13

I'm trying to save/restore my printer settings. Read the posts but they're a little spotty....

/etc/printcap is a simlink to /KNOPPIX/etc/printcap

I've tried putting both /etc/printcap and subsequently /KNOPPIX/etc/printcap into my .filetool.lst but when I reboot all I get is the original blank printcap file.

Any pointers on how to have this file restored properly??

Note:
the files in /usr/etc/apsfilter and in /var/spool/lpd/lp seem to be getting restored properly.

Posted by clivesay on July 17 2005,03:37

Look at my printerhowto pdf. It describes saving all your settings.

Chris

Posted by ke4nt1 on July 17 2005,03:57

Here's a link to clivesay's excellent pdf..

< http://distro.ibiblio.org/pub....wto.pdf >

73
ke4nt

Posted by Max on July 17 2005,05:26

Followed the directions in the pdf and they worked great.