Setting up network printer

[Georgi Kourtev]

On Monday 19 October 2009 13:30:21 Stuart Murray-Smith wrote:
> > I was trying to set-up a network printer unsuccessfully. From the System
> > Setting --> Printer Configuration --> New Printer -->New Network Printer.
> >
> > It seems that the system attaches the printer, but cannot print test page
> > nor anything else.
> >
> > The printer is connected to the network and has its own IP. Other PCs
> > (with different OS can use it fine).
> 
> Open a browser and try adding your network printer with CUPS:
> 
> http://localhost:631/
> 
> HTH
> 
> Stu@
> 

Thanks. I tried but got the following message: 
/usr/lib/cups/filter/foomatic-rip failed

...and no printing. Interestingly, when I ping the printer with its IP, I got 
response.
gk
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