On Sat, 2004-11-27 at 09:08, VJ wrote: > > I start the app (System Settings-> Printing), select "New", and get to > > the point where I'm asked to select printer mfr. and model. I expected > > to find a "Print to PDF" item in the list, but there is no such item! > > Where did I fall off the boat? > > > > Another thing that confuses me: When I select Preferences->Printing > > Manager, the list presented includes "Print to File (PDF)". > > > > I'm sure this all makes perfect sense somehow, but I am struggling to > > see how this fits together... can someone enlighten me? > > > > Thnx, > After a good night sleep, I think I can help now :) > start your cups and cups-config-daemon services (and also enable then using > ntsysv so that they come up after next reboot also). run lynx > http://localhost:631 > i.e. connect localhost on port 631 where cups provides web based > administration. Look for manage printers and since there are no existing > printers, you will have to add one. Adda printer calls cups-pdf and then > when you move ahead by clicking on continue, you will be presented by list > of printers, this is where you will find Virtual PDF printer thingy. > No - I can connect to the web-based admin tool on port 631, but clicking the "Add Printer" button doesn't get me to a list that includes any device with the word "PDF" in it. Specifically, after clicking "Add Printer" the first "screen" I see contains three "fill-in-the-blank" inputs. Clicking "Continue" from there presents me with a drop-down select for "Device:". There is no PDF device in this drop-down list. I'm using FC2, and currently running a KDE session - if that makes any difference. Thnx, Jay
