Backend not detects USB printer

[shermin]

Hi,
If i write a linux usb driver which detects my printer ,can i use the CUPS standard usb backend ?
Shermin


> shermin wrote:
> > Hi,
> > lsusb "lists" my printer.But I am not getting any directory /dev/usb after my printer is connected.I think USB backend is checking that directory in the code.Also /proc/lib/cups/backend is "not"returning anything.So i am confused where is the problem???
>
> lsusb lists all connected USB devices, while the backend only lists
> printer class devices.  Your device does not report itself as a
> printer.
>
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> Michael R Sweet                        Senior Printing System Engineer
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