Mint 15 and my printer

[safn1949]

So I got the printer recognized at the USB port but it prints a blank test page,this is my first try at a pure Linux system on a laptop. An i7 no less. I freely admit I'm clueless,my printer is an epson XP-410.

[Springfield]

So I got the printer recognized at the USB port but it prints a blank test page,

Try putting an ink cartridge in the printer

[safn1949]

So I got the printer recognized at the USB port but it prints a blank test page,

Try putting an ink cartridge in the printer

Lol....invisible ink. Heck,beats me and I need that printer. Hate to go back to Windows just for that.

[UNCNDL1]

Kerry, regarding your post:

So I got the printer recognized at the USB port but it prints a blank test page,this is my first try at a pure Linux system on a laptop. An i7 no less. I freely admit I'm clueless,my printer is an epson XP-410.

What computer are you using? Most sophisticated linux operating systems have "cups" software already loaded. If you can NOT sort this out, try Navigatrix 0.5 : http://navigatrix.net/
running as a "live" usb or dvd install and see if it recognizes your printer. Alternate would be to try Zorin: http://zorin-os.com/free.html
They find my printer each time/every time...

[SHEEPMAN!]

cups is the answer....getting it for Mint 15 more difficult. You will need to look in archives for Mint 15.

I'll take a look in a bit.

So...google Mint 15 CUPS, Linux CUPS.

My wireless printer is a 1.5 minute install from a current Linux version after upgrades.

Check your PM. re:7

[SHEEPMAN!]

edit I'll take a look at Google too.

Run from terminal

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$lsusb

# to see if Mint sees the printer. edit You already said this...sorry.

Cut and paste the results here.

SAMPLE:

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jula@jula-CF-53JULA21M ~ $ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 0430:0532 Sun Microsystems, Inc. 
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 147e:2016 Upek Biometric Touchchip/Touchstrip Fingerprint Sensor
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 1199:68a2 Sierra Wireless, Inc. 
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 044e:301d Alps Electric Co., Ltd 
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
jula@jula-CF-53JULA21M ~ $ 

ls means list. So lsusb is

list usb devices

Sorry, I am not talking down or anything...I spent thirty some-odd teaching and just want to see if we are on the same page. Plus, when I answer most posts I am thinking about the lurkers and learners...not necessarily the OP. end second edit.

[safn1949]

I was having trouble with updates also and found out it's time to go to Mint 17. That's gonna happen in about 10 minutes,will keep you posted.

[SHEEPMAN!]

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2222940

32 bit deb or 64 bit deb of course depending on your load-out. I prefer deb as it's more automagic.

Good choice on 17. If you get screen flicker there is a post to deal with that.

I use 15 every day...just don't try to upgrade.

[safn1949]

Installed 17 then printer then drivers....phooey. Uninstall printer and reinstall and we are in business brother.

[SHEEPMAN!]

awesome! Good news is always good.