RE: [SLUG] lpd not binding

["Dave Kempe" <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> You might actually have something wrong with the hardware interface or the
> bios could be confused.
>
> As root, ( and if your printer can handle ascii) send something directly
> to the port, eg:
> 	ls -la > /dev/lp0
> and try it for all of the ports, and see if your printer responds
> correctly.
>
> If it does, you can eliminate the hardware as a problem, and look at the
> networking.
>
> try netstat -l and see if the lpd is listening on one of the unix sockets

I eventually figured it all out thanks for all your help everyone who
replied.
Upgrading to LPRng does make it easier to troubleshoot.
It have function called checkpc that checks ya /etc/printcap and can correct
permissions errors etc.
Its very useful.

thanks,

dave