Canon Printer Problem - SOLUTION

[Clark]

David Fletcher wrote:
> At 05:58 18/01/2008, you wrote:
>
>   
>> Hi I have set up my printer in Kubuntu 7.10 (Cannon i550) as Cannon 7100
>> foomatic is the only one on the printer list but it works perfectly well
>> in the test page.  However, will not print a thing from OOo Write.  The
>> Print Systems setting just shows the job in the job list as Error.
>>
>> Any suggestions??
>>
>> Clark.
>>     
>
>
> You may very well find that the consensus around here is that you 
> should go buy an Epson or HP. My old Stylus Photo 950 works very 
> nicely indeed. With an Epson you should be able to also use the 
> escputil package to do ink level checks, nozzle checks, head cleaning etc.
>
> My personal experience of Canon printers would suggest that the best 
> thing to do with one is to place it between the surfaces of a 
> hydraulic press and push the red button (demonstrated at the end of 
> Terminator) so that it occupies less space in the landfill.
>
> Dave
>
>
>   
> Thanks Dave,
I discovered that if I select the alternative driver - offered in the 
setup - for the Canon 8300 - my Canon i550 runs under CUPS just fine and 
it saves the risk of getting my fingers damaged in the Hydraulic Press.  
Not to mention some Dollars and hassle.

Clark.
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