printer USB --> URI : file:///dev/null

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printer USB --> URI : file:///dev/null

Hello,

I use an HP LaserJet P1005 Printer connected with USB to my imac.
The print files are bloqued in the list wait. I try many solutions like : uninstall and reinstall the driver, but without find a good solution.

By chance, I noticed through "http://127.0.0.1:631/printers" that the URI marked: "URI de périphérique: file:///dev/null" instead of "usb://Hewlett-Packard/HP LaserJet P1005?serial=BC0MW8L".

Do you know how to change that? Where is this configuration file to be able to write by hand?

Philippe

iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Printer HP Laserjet P1005

Posted on Sep 24, 2009 1:17 AM

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greg sahli

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Sep 24, 2009 5:37 AM in response to Philippe_E

That URI is normal for a USB printer. The driver changes it only during printing.
Try Reset Printing System, a menu choice in Printer Setup Utility just above "Quit."

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Philippe_E Author

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Sep 24, 2009 6:00 AM in response to greg sahli

Hello,

I try reset printing system : but it is always the same thing...

I see an other thing : when I ask "utilitaire" --> "configuration page" : all the informations are "not available". None product name, serial number, service ID, total Pages Printed etc...

have an other solution ?

About URI, the uri of my samsung printer is however specified even with the stop…

Philippe

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