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Posted: Nov. 17 2004,14:30 QUOTE
Newbie problem:

I'm running DSL from a USB key.
I'm am able to backup/restore general settings.
DSL works fine but ...

I have setup my networked HP printer and I am able to print  :)

What directories/files are needed in order to restore printer configuration?

TIA.

Multitudes
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Posted: Nov. 17 2004,17:53 QUOTE
This has been answered before but I don't remember the solution.

Try searching the forums for kewords "printer AND restore", search ALL FORUMS and search FROM THE BEGINNING or NEWER.
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Posted: Nov. 17 2004,19:05 QUOTE
Add these three to your filetool.lst
My printer's name is the default lp so the last entry will vary to whatever you named your printer.

opt/printcap
opt/apsfilter/
var/spool/lpd/lp/
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Posted: Nov. 17 2004,20:27 QUOTE
cbagger01:
I have tried searching high and low. I know all about this boards search engine facilities. I could'nt find an answer so I bothered everyone with my question.
But thanks for your reply.

roberts: I also chose the default lp as the name for my printer. I tried to backup various dirs but I was doubtful about the /var/spool.

I'll just test this: ..........................

booting ...

configuring printer ...
printing ...

rebooting ...
and printing!

Many thanks!
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