[SOLVED] What files do I need to install a printer on antix-LXDE ?

[Member mikey777]

Using a single-core Intel Atom netbook, I’ve installed antix from antiX-19_386-core.iso, and have added an LXDE desktop. I need to download & install printer drivers to recognise an attached USB printer (Epson Stylus Photo R285), and then download & install the relevant drivers & libraries. To save precious time experimenting with different files that might/might not be needed, could someone tell me if the following would be enough to get the printer up-and-running, or if I need other files, or just different ones from those listed below?

system-config-printer
system-config-printer-common
system-config-printer-udev
cups
printer-driver-gutenprint
cups-pdf
printer-driver-cups-pdf

Many thanks for any feedback on this – any help is much appreciated.

• This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by mikey777.
• This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by mikey777.
• This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by mikey777.

▪ 32-bit antix19.4-core+LXDE installed on :
- (2011) Samsung NP-N145 Plus (JP04UK) – single-core CPU Intel Atom N455@1.66GHz, 2GB RAM, integrated graphics.
▪ 64-bit antix21-base+LXDE installed on:
- (2008) Asus X71Q (7SC002) – dual CPU Intel T3200@2.0GHz, 4GB RAM. Graphics: Intel Mobile 4 Series, integrated graphics
- (2007) Packard Bell Easynote MX37 (ALP-Ajax C3) – dual CPU Intel T2310@1.46GHz, 2GB RAM. Graphics: Silicon Integrated Systems.

[Moderator caprea]

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There is also a printer-driver for epson printers installed on full by default.
printer-driver-escpr

[Member mikey777]

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caprea wrote:

There is also a printer-driver for epson printers installed on full by default.
printer-driver-escpr

Many thank caprea.
Presumably, I’ll need to install this in addition to the files I listed above, or does it replace some of these?

• This reply was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by mikey777.

▪ 32-bit antix19.4-core+LXDE installed on :
- (2011) Samsung NP-N145 Plus (JP04UK) – single-core CPU Intel Atom N455@1.66GHz, 2GB RAM, integrated graphics.
▪ 64-bit antix21-base+LXDE installed on:
- (2008) Asus X71Q (7SC002) – dual CPU Intel T3200@2.0GHz, 4GB RAM. Graphics: Intel Mobile 4 Series, integrated graphics
- (2007) Packard Bell Easynote MX37 (ALP-Ajax C3) – dual CPU Intel T2310@1.46GHz, 2GB RAM. Graphics: Silicon Integrated Systems.

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In addition.

[Member mikey777]

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Many thanks caprea – you’re a star !
The printer is now up and running 🙂

▪ 32-bit antix19.4-core+LXDE installed on :
- (2011) Samsung NP-N145 Plus (JP04UK) – single-core CPU Intel Atom N455@1.66GHz, 2GB RAM, integrated graphics.
▪ 64-bit antix21-base+LXDE installed on:
- (2008) Asus X71Q (7SC002) – dual CPU Intel T3200@2.0GHz, 4GB RAM. Graphics: Intel Mobile 4 Series, integrated graphics
- (2007) Packard Bell Easynote MX37 (ALP-Ajax C3) – dual CPU Intel T2310@1.46GHz, 2GB RAM. Graphics: Silicon Integrated Systems.

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