Can't print after installing with YaST2(Internal)


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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version 6.3
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SuSE-INTERN:

Symptom:

You've installed SuSE Linux 6.3 and configured your printer but when you try to print, for instance with the command lpr Filename, you receive the error message bash: lpr: command not found

Cause:

The package lprold (Series n), which is usually installed automatically, has not been installed.

Solution:

Install the package lprold (Series n) as follows:
  1. Change to user "root" and start YaST.
  2. Under YaST choose menu item Choose/Install Pacakges,
  3. then Change/Create Configuration,
  4. then choose Series "n Network Support (TCP/IP, UUCP, Mail, News)";
  5. from which you should select the Package "[X] lprold BSD Print Spooling System".
  6. Return to the main menu by pressing F10 twice and then choose Start Installation
  7. During the installation of the lprold package the printer-configuration file /etc/printcap was replaced.  You'll need to configure the printer again, or replace the new file with an eventual backup-file printcap.rpmorig or printcap.rpmsave.


Keywords:

Categories: Frequently asked Questions , Documentation , Printer

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