On Thu, 2006-01-19 at 23:13 +1030, Tim wrote: > quoting some unattributed authors, and I didn't keep prior messages to > figure it out: > > >>>>> When I go to "631" it offers me the chance to add a printer; when I have > >>>>> input the details on the first page, I get a small square with a "down > >>>>> button" asking for the device. > >>>>> What do I put in there - it doesn't seem to accept any key that I press? > > >>>> It is a list that you choose from: > >>>> AppleSocket/HP JetDirect > >>>> Internet Printing Protocol (http) > >>>> . > >>>> > >>>> You choose the Device protocol you want to use. In your case: > >>>> LPD/LPR Host Printer might be a good choice. > > >>> But it's a very small square - and there is nothing in it. Clicking on > >>> the down button doesn't do anything, and it won't accept any input from > >>> me. > > I'm wondering what browser is being used, whether it's not displaying > the page properly? At this stage you're not even looking at what sort > of printer will be configured, but how a printer will be connected > (direct, through a network, what sort of network, etc). You'll get the > same items in that list, regardless of what printer you have, or even if > there is no printer. I'm using Firefox 1.5
