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Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:33 pm
by 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.
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 5:16 am
by Springfield
safn1949 wrote: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
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:44 am
by safn1949
Springfield wrote:safn1949 wrote: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.
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:37 pm
by UNCNDL1
Kerry, regarding your post:
safn1949 wrote: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...
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:24 pm
by 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
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:32 pm
by SHEEPMAN!
edit I'll take a look at Google too.
Run from terminal
# to see if Mint sees the printer. edit You already said this...sorry.
Cut and paste the results here.
SAMPLE:
Code: Select all
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.
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:39 pm
by 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.
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:48 pm
by 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.
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 9:04 pm
by safn1949
Installed 17 then printer then drivers....phooey. Uninstall printer and reinstall and we are in business brother.
Re: Mint 15 and my printer
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10:09 pm
by SHEEPMAN!
awesome! Good news is always good.