On Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:49:03 -0600 "Peter Clark by way of Peter Clark <peter-clark at tides.com>" <peter-clark at tides.com> wrote: > Ok, I'm desperate. I've sunk to a record low. I need to turn my current > Lexmark Z51 paperweight into something useful...like a printer. > I've tried everything I can think of, and yet it still doesn't print! I > don't want to get a new printer, because I am not entirely sure that the > problem is not with my system. If you're willing to have a go at it, write > back ASAP! Heck yeah, I'll have a go at it. What have you done so far? Is the kernel properly set up for parallel port & printer support? Is CUPS set up and running properly? Have you gotten the CUPS-o-matic backend filter and ppd file for the Z51? Let me know what you know.. -.bill.layer.- .-frogtown.mn.usa.- .-Microsoft.Windows.XP.- -.suddenly.everything.sucks-.