Okay, instead of using Terminal we can use Finder to see what the permissions are currently set to. So, can you open Finder and click on the Hard Drive. Then open the Library folder, then the Printers folder. You should see the RICOH folder. Select it, then click File > Get Info, and then expand the Sharing & Permissions entry. This will show what users and groups have access to this folder. Can you reply with the names and their respective privileges.
Note that with the previous Terminal commands, we were trying to add the admin group (which your main account will be a member of) to the list of accounts that have read and write access to this folder. This hopefully will stop the error message you are getting.
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johnny-kais-imac:~ johnnykai$ sudo chown -R root:admin /Library/Printers/RICOH
WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.
To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.
Password:
Hi Pahu,
I tried the Terminal Application again and this is what popped up. I added the line command you gave previously. But when it came to the password - it refuses to allow me to type my password. It just does not react in anyway other than playing dead.
So I closed the Terminal Application. I wonder why it won't allow me to type in my password?
You will not see anything in the Terminal window as you enter your password. This is a security feature. You password will be entered as you type. Just enter your password and hit the Return or Enter key.