Hi,
Got it working. I did so by installing the PPDs from this site:
https://www.openprinting.org/printer/Samsung/Samsung-ML-1640
It also required the installation of the lsb (linux software base) package
and all dependencies. I then used the printer GUI app thing from Settings
to select the "Select from Database" option and chose the openprinting
driver for the printer from the list.
Seems like something that shouldn't be necessary these days. I'm still
wondering if there's a more expeditious way or more standard way, but this
will do for now.
Thanks,
Alex
On Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 9:00 PM Alex <mysqlstudent(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I have a Samsung ML-1740 printer connected via USB that I managed to get
working with fedora37, but after a complete reinstall, I can't remember how
I did it, nor manage to figure it out.
I thought I located a PPD file, but now can't find one. I also recall
working with CUPS on the web backend, but I also tried changing some of
those settings and still can't get it to work.
Sending a document to printer gives every indication it has been printed,
including a message telling me the document was printed and the printer
actually warming up like it's going to print, except nothing ever comes out.
It only has a USB connection, so there is no IP address, so I can't use
IPP or other methods, correct?
The printer is literally 20 years old (manufactured in March, 2004), but
still works just fine. It does make it tough to configure, though. Any
ideas greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Alex