BROTHER 2140 LINUX DRIVER

Again, Mandriva just seems to "work" in most cases, no "mkdir blah", or "chmod this file", or even "sudo run this or that command" Brother gives pretty good linux support, but I recommend HP printers, their drivers and support is outstanding. I've installed the deb files separately lpr, cups with gedbi. Did you miss your activation email? I shut the printer off to stop it, but that was a mistake. Get superuser authorization with the "su" command or "sudo su" command.

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Brother HL-2140 on Linux and Raspberry Pi Print Server

I actually got it working. Please login or register. BSD free software User support: From there, I see: January 15, Scott Goodgame 2, 7 And yes, I've rebooted the printer itself several times Sign up using Facebook. Are you new to LinuxQuestions.

I expect taht you have the necessary software modules installed, especially cups and the other stuff. They hope these examples will help you to get a better understanding of the Linux system and that you feel encouraged to try out things on your own.

Was able to print the test page successfully using the HLW printer driver! November 9, I use CentOS 5. Now you can enjoy your Brother printer while you're growing your hair back! If you need to reset your password, click here.

I believe that if we can figure out a way to print at higher resolution, graphical printing quality may improve! By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie PolicyPrivacy Policyand our Vrother of Service. Originally Posted by CatKiller. This printer was previously working with Xubuntu It gave me blank pages.

That infinite loop, or one page per character, or whatever it is doing is a killer. HL Brother printer It sounds like you are not putting the printer model at the end of the command line.

[SOLVED] Brother HL Printer Setup

But unfortunately, infinite looped blank pages when I printed 1 page from Firefox. Download your free copy of Linux Lite today. But how did they brotyer a print system with an infinite loop? I'm not convinced the installer is looking in the right place for the broher.

The time now is Just checked Brother for a possible download, but I don't even know which I want: Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies. Ask Ubuntu works best with JavaScript enabled. Is there a generic linux driver I can use instead of Brother. Originally Posted by Kevin McCready.

The install process may take some time.

printing - Can't print correctly to Brother HL laser printer from Ubuntu - Ask Ubuntu

Replacing my ancient toner cartridge solved that. The printer should work and show up as "HL". I'm on my second Brother printer from the HL series so familiar with the lniux.