First question... Is it turned on? (Yeah, I know dumb question, but I can't even count the number of times the obvious problem is the actual problem.) Next I would follow up on the changed IP suggestion that a few have pointed out. I logged into my HP DJ6940 when I first bought it and changed it to a static IP address so that I could always find it. Even in Windows I use the IP address of the printer to set it up, so having a static IP is a MUST for me. Ubuntu v8.10 has automatically found both of my network printers (HP LaserJet 5si and the Deskjet 6940) and chose the correct driver on multiple installations/machines and I have not had any problems since then. -- ========== Todd Young -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: aa0p <aa0p at comcast.net> > How do I get my Linux (Ubuntu 8.10) box to print? (It is Athlon 1Ghz > processor & 1 Gbyte memory) > > The little yellowish window periodicly states "Printer > 'Deskjet-6940-series' may not be connected" > > In <system, administration, printing> then click 6940 icon and then > <properties> > it states 'location: 198.16.0.103' > 'Device URI: hp:/net/Deskjet_6940_series?ip=198.16.0.103' > 'Make and Model: HP Deskjet 6940 series Froom....' "Change Driver" > I have gone thru the "Change Driver" twice and subsequently restarted > system. > > But it still doesn't get connected. > > Very frustrating; it did work last week > AND the 'Windoze" box sitting right beside, connected thru same Ethernet > switch, does print. > > Any help will be appreciated. > Steve > > > > -- > Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list