How to change the backend?

Axel Braun axel.braun.remove_me at gmx.de
Wed May 2 03:45:29 PDT 2007


Malte Gell wrote:


> I am using SUSE Linux 10.0 (Cups 1.1.23). The system administration tool
> YaST correctly detected the USB connected HP 920C printer.
> 
> But, IÂŽd like to use HPs toolbox and thus have to change the used backend
> from usb to hp. How can I do this? 

I have no clue about the HP-toolbox, but I dont think that the device to
which it is attached is being changed. What does HP's documentation say to
it?

In some cases it might be easier if you extract the vendor's ppd file for
use with cups.

HTH
Axel




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