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error message /private/var/spool/cups/tmp

When I try to print my printer does not respond and i get the following:

Can't open "/private/var/spool/cups/tmp/

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iMac Pro, macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)

Posted on Feb 15, 2018 9:47 AM

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Feb 15, 2018 10:26 AM in response to super-80

macOS Sierra/High Sierra: Reset the printing system

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Mar 12, 2018 11:21 PM in response to super-80

Hi,

try repair permissions or a full Onyx repair.

It works for me.

OS: 10.13.2

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Feb 18, 2018 11:38 AM in response to super-80

I get the same error. The problem began in January 2018. It stopped two weeks later (early February) and has now begun again. Only happens with pdf on all printers. Suggestions?

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super-80 Author

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Mar 12, 2018 11:21 PM in response to MIDou34

Thanx I'll try

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super-80 Author

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Mar 12, 2018 11:23 PM in response to MIDou34

Thank You I solved the problem with your help.

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