CUPS recognizes printer, installs driver but still no print
Posted: Wed 28 Mar 2018, 20:30
Hi,
I am running a frugal installation of Puppy Precise 5.7.1 in a dual boot setup with Windows XP (the latter disconnected from the internet). I have successfully used my previous Canon Pixma IP4300 printer with Puppy on the computer and indeed with other Puppy operating systems on live discs. Unfortunately my IP4300, after years of good service, has packed up so I have replaced it with an all in one Canon Pixma TS5050 machine. This works perfectly on my Windows 7 desktop but it does not support Windows XP so, if I am to print via my older dual boot desktop, I need CUPS to run the printer in Puppy.
I have CUPS 1.4.8 and on going to http://localhost:631/, my printer is recognized and the correct TS5000 series driver is available. However, after installing the driver, when I run tests via 'Manage Printers' in http://localhost:631/ or from test documents I create on the desktop, the printer does not run. The printer is recognized by the software programs I use for the test documents and I can modify settings but the printer just does run. When I check 'Jobs' in http://localhost:631/ I see errors such as the following:
'/usr/lib/cups/filter/cmdtocanonij2 failed' and '/usr/lib/cups/filter/rastertocanonij failed'.
Although it is not a disaster if I cannot get the printer operating from Puppy Precise, it would be a bonus if I could so I welcome any suggestions from more experienced Puppy users. I seem to have got so near yet still remain so far.
Thanks and regards.
I am running a frugal installation of Puppy Precise 5.7.1 in a dual boot setup with Windows XP (the latter disconnected from the internet). I have successfully used my previous Canon Pixma IP4300 printer with Puppy on the computer and indeed with other Puppy operating systems on live discs. Unfortunately my IP4300, after years of good service, has packed up so I have replaced it with an all in one Canon Pixma TS5050 machine. This works perfectly on my Windows 7 desktop but it does not support Windows XP so, if I am to print via my older dual boot desktop, I need CUPS to run the printer in Puppy.
I have CUPS 1.4.8 and on going to http://localhost:631/, my printer is recognized and the correct TS5000 series driver is available. However, after installing the driver, when I run tests via 'Manage Printers' in http://localhost:631/ or from test documents I create on the desktop, the printer does not run. The printer is recognized by the software programs I use for the test documents and I can modify settings but the printer just does run. When I check 'Jobs' in http://localhost:631/ I see errors such as the following:
'/usr/lib/cups/filter/cmdtocanonij2 failed' and '/usr/lib/cups/filter/rastertocanonij failed'.
Although it is not a disaster if I cannot get the printer operating from Puppy Precise, it would be a bonus if I could so I welcome any suggestions from more experienced Puppy users. I seem to have got so near yet still remain so far.
Thanks and regards.