On Sat, 2004-11-27 at 09:08, VJ wrote:
> I start the app (System Settings-> Printing), select
"New", and get to
> the point where I'm asked to select printer mfr. and model. I expected
> to find a "Print to PDF" item in the list, but there is no such item!
> Where did I fall off the boat?
>
> Another thing that confuses me: When I select Preferences->Printing
> Manager, the list presented includes "Print to File (PDF)".
>
> I'm sure this all makes perfect sense somehow, but I am struggling to
> see how this fits together... can someone enlighten me?
>
> Thnx,
After a good night sleep, I think I can help now :)
start your cups and cups-config-daemon services (and also enable then using
ntsysv so that they come up after next reboot also). run lynx
http://localhost:631
i.e. connect localhost on port 631 where cups provides web based
administration. Look for manage printers and since there are no existing
printers, you will have to add one. Adda printer calls cups-pdf and then
when you move ahead by clicking on continue, you will be presented by list
of printers, this is where you will find Virtual PDF printer thingy.
No - I can connect to the web-based admin tool on port 631, but clicking
the "Add Printer" button doesn't get me to a list that includes any
device with the word "PDF" in it.
Specifically, after clicking "Add Printer" the first "screen" I see
contains three "fill-in-the-blank" inputs. Clicking "Continue" from
there presents me with a drop-down select for "Device:". There is no PDF
device in this drop-down list.
I'm using FC2, and currently running a KDE session - if that makes any
difference.
Thnx,
Jay