Brother HL-1870N User Guide

CHAPTER 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 

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1.  Make sure that the /etc/printcap file (if applicable) is typed in 

correctly. In particular, look for missing ":" and "\" characters, because a 
small error anywhere in the file can have major consequences. Also 
check the /usr/spool directory to make sure that you have created a 
valid spool directory. 

 
2.  If you are using a Linux operating system, the X-Window Print tool 

program that is included with Linux may not properly configure the 
etc/printcap file for lpd operation, then you might also edit the 
etc/printcap file and change the following line in the entry for the printer. 

 

if 
:lp = /dev/null: \ 
 
then to 
:lp = :\ 

 
3.  If you are using a Berkeley-based UNIX, make sure that the daemon is 

started on Berkeley based systems with the command lpc start printer, 
where printer is the name of the local print queue. 

 
4.  If you are using an AT&T-based UNIX, make sure the printer is enabled 

(enable printer, where printer is the name of the local print queue). 

 
5.  Make sure that the lpr/lpd remote line printer service are running on the 

host computer (refer to your host computer documentation for 
information on how to do this).