configure printer epson sx 105 [solve]

[pit93]

hi

i'm newbie on linux distrib.

have some problem to configure this hardware link to my computer by USB

i have try to do it using PCC, i didn't find the printer on list so i set other printer.

 The printer was recognize but when i try to print, it doesn't work.

 the printer shut down and that's all.

i tried to download driver from epson ( RPM ?) but how can i install it?

Thanks for all the help you can give

PS : Sorry for my english, it s been a long time i not practiced it.

[Linuxera]

Okay, lets try something here.  If you have an internet connection, open Synaptic, and hit reload, then apply.  This will bring you up to speed with all the latest packages.  Next go to 'custom button' (bottom left side of Synaptic) and look for task 'printing'.  Once you have everything installed (which I may have taken out to save some space on the iso), then hit the Blue wheel with tools on it in the 'taskbar or kicker' of your desktop.  Go back in and try to reconfigure your printer and see if you can get it right.  If you have the wrong model number, or if  CUPS isn't right, then there's no spooling to the printer from the pc.

Hope this helps. 

Anyone else with suggestions?

[pit93]

thanks for the quick reply

i was still on pclinuxos KDE version

not yet on E17 version of pclinuxos, i ll install it this evening.

i'll try to do what you have suggested this evening, i'm still at work.

if it doesn't work, i think i will change printer soon, maybe HP photosmart 4680 if

it has driver for linux ( in france printer are less expensive than the ink cartbridge  )

See you soon

[Linuxera]

Yes, HPs are the most linux friendly of all printers.  I've never had a problem with mine.   

[thorper]

Epson SX105 driver exists in PCC (Configure Your Computer).. I am still usiong KDE3.5 but I don't think PCC has changed that much in MDE4

From the menu select System then Configuration the Configure Your Computer. Enter your root password. Click on Hardware and select Setup printers.

If your printer is connected, switch it on. Click on the icon for Add a new printer to the system. This opens a new window called "Add a new printer". Make sure Auto-detect printers connected to this machine and click next. If this doesn't find your printer then uncheck all auto-detect options, click next 2 times the click on No for HPLIP. The printer database will be displayed. Search for Epson and expand the list of Epson printer. SX105 is near the bottom called Stylus SX105. You should be able to install your printer from there.

[pit93]

thanks for replies

i ve newly installed pclinuxos E17, i like it.

the driver is not the problem, i made a mistake.

but the stand of the printer change from "installed in this computer"
to "installed on other computer" few minutes after connect the printer and configure it and i don't know why.
and i can't print.

i'll try manual settings and tell you if it works or not

[pit93]

I configured it manually and it works perfectly.

it seems that the PCC set up it automatically in usb/lp1

instead of usb/lp0.

thanks