Try looking at: /var/log/cups/access_log /var/log/cups/error_log /var/log/cups/page_log If you want to try deleting and re-installing the printer, make sure it's print queue/spooler is empty. If you still can't delete the existing printer just install it again with a new name. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM, wrote: > > I have an HP LaserJet4 that has worked fine for years printing via 'cups' > from my long reliable Linux box. > > But recently it started hanging up with the "form feed" light lit and when > I would tap the "form feed" lighted button, it would print a single > document. > > Then, a couple weeks later, that quit working and when I would tap the > "form feed" lighted button, the printer would just print a page with a > single line that reads: > > ;%-12345x'pjl set pageprotect=auto-*'pjl set manualfeed=off*'pjl set > economode=o... > > I am able to print a test page from the printer, so I believe the printer > itself is okay. > > When I go to http://localhost:631/admin/ (there is no login to root, as I > understand there is supposed to be), but it just opens to the admin page > automatically ... but I am unable to delete either of the printers listed > there. > > Meanwhile, I have been able to print from my wife's xp laptop. > > And also, I have been able to print from another laptop on which I just > installed kubuntu. > > So, I assume the problem is something wrong with 'cups' on my main desktop > computer > > How can I trouble-shoot this and figure out what needs to be corrected? > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry Please protect my address like I protect yours. When sending messages to multiple recipients, always use the BCC: (Blind carbon copy) and not To: or CC:. Remove all addresses from the message body before sending a Forwarded message. This can prevent spy programs capturing addresses from the recipient list and message body.