Cups Problems

[David Henry Wild]

On Thu, 2006-01-19 at 23:13 +1030, Tim wrote:
> quoting some unattributed authors, and I didn't keep prior messages to
> figure it out:
> 
> >>>>> When I go to "631" it offers me the chance to add a printer; when I have
> >>>>> input the details on the first page, I get a small square with a "down
> >>>>> button" asking for the device.
> >>>>> What do I put in there - it doesn't seem to accept any key that I press?
> 
> >>>> It is a list that you choose from:
> >>>> AppleSocket/HP JetDirect
> >>>> Internet Printing Protocol (http)
> >>>> .
> >>>>
> >>>> You choose the Device protocol you want to use. In your case:
> >>>> LPD/LPR Host Printer  might be a good choice.
> 
> >>> But it's a very small square - and there is nothing in it. Clicking on
> >>> the down button doesn't do anything, and it won't accept any input from
> >>> me.
> 
> I'm wondering what browser is being used, whether it's not displaying
> the page properly?  At this stage you're not even looking at what sort
> of printer will be configured, but how a printer will be connected
> (direct, through a network, what sort of network, etc).  You'll get the
> same items in that list, regardless of what printer you have, or even if
> there is no printer.
I'm using Firefox 1.5