Backend not detects USB printer

[Michael Sweet]

shermin wrote:
> Hi,
> Can you provide some sample backend links for reference.

The CUPS sources include several backends, including a libusb-based
USB backend you may be able to work with to support your device.

You can also find backends on the links pages on cups.org.

> Shermin
> 
>> shermin wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> If i write a linux usb driver which detects my printer ,can i use the CUPS standard usb backend ?
>> No, you need to write your own 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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