Newbie needs help can't setup printer

[Shayne]

Thanks again for the help.. Had to do alot more playing around than I thought but good learning experiance.. Thanks again for the help

Shayne

> Hi Markus,
>
> Thanks for the help I will try that when I get home today, I can see I have alot to learn with linux. (were did I put those reading glasses)..
>
> Regards
>
> Shayne
>
>
>
> > Hi Shayne,
> >
> > chances are, your printer supports the HP JetDirect protocol. Just
> > choose "HP JetDirect" as the protocol (instead of IPP), then enter the
> > IP address of your printer and leave the port at 9100.
> >
> > If that doesn't work, you can try IPP, but you need to find out the
> > name. E.g., I have an EPSON AcuLaser 1900PS where the path is
> > http://192.168.0.30/EPSON_IPP_Printer (where 192.168.0.30 is the
> > printer's IP address of course). Your printer may have a web interface
> > (at http://the-printers-ip-address/) which may list the available
> > methods of connecting with it. Otherwise, the printer's manual may help.
> >
> >
> > Markus
> >
> > Shayne schrieb:
> > > Ok I am new to Linux and the information I have found so far is over my head at this point.
> > >
> > > I am trying to set up an old HP 4 Pluse in Fedora core 5, the printer is networked and has an ip address. I go into the system -->admin--> printing. the gui is GNOME.
> > >
> > > from there I am lost I select Networked CUPS(IPP) next window asks for the  server (I enter in the host name I entered during installation) and path (I enter in the IP address for the printer) won't print.
> > >
> > > Not sure what to put for the server but I am assuming the path would be the ip address. those are the only options I get from there it asks me to slecet print (that I do understand)
> > >
> > > could some one direct me to the light so I can get my printer working on Fedora. what am I entering wrong.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
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