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BrianM wrote:
> On Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:28:05 +1100, Peter D. wrote:
> 
>> on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:48 pm
>> in the Usenet newsgroup aus.computers.linux BrianM wrote:
>>
>> Brian,
>>
>> You will probably get the best results by asking in alt.os.linux.mandriva.
>>
>>> Running Firefox 3.0.11 in Mandriva.
>> Which version of Mandriva?  I'm running 2009.1 with Firefox 3.0.18. Newer
>> versions are available.
> 
>    >> I've just installed a new printer (Canon Pixma ip100) to the desktop.
>>> It prints everything except web pages.  When clicking on "print" the
>>> print box is empty and about:config shows my old printer still listed.
>>> How can I config Firefox to recognise my new printer please.
>> Don't know.  Here are some guesses...
>>
>> Start with File -> Page Setup... and select the correct printer.  If it
>> is not there then configure KDE/Gnome/whatever first.
>>
>> Then try File -> Print Preview.  Does it look like what you expect?
> 
>  Mandriva 2008 ( I'm loathe to upgrade as this version is working
>     really well )
> 
>  Tried Page Setup, no option there to choose a printer.
> 
> Print Preview is what I would expect prior to printing.  
> 
> I'm using KDE as the UI. Kprint is setup correctly and has recognised my
> new printer - same as CUPS.  I disabled the old printer in drakconf but
> have since deleted it - will see what happens there. 
> If Firefox had the correct printer in its config, I'm sure it would work. 
> 
> Will browse your suggestion about the Mandrake usenet group.
> 
> thanks Peter
> 
> brianM 
> 
> 

Have you tried about:config as a Firefox domain address, and typed the 
word printer in the filter

Bob

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