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Simon Waters wrote: > > Something like - as root... > > # ls -l /dev/lp0 > > # echo 'KERNEL=="lp0", SUBSYSTEM=="printer", MODE="0666"' >>> /etc/udev/rules.d/99-local.rules > > # udevadm trigger > > # ls -l /dev/lp0 > > Which puts a new rule in for the device, and causes it to be reloaded. > > See http://reactivated.net/writing_udev_rules.html if that doesn't "just > work". > > But I have to confess I've never needed to do this in anger since udev > was introduced*. Which should tell you something given this is part of > my day job. The default for all devices is 0660, so it is very unlikely > that a change to the permissions of /dev/lp0 is the cause of the > problem, far more likely you told the software to do this with the wrong > username, or possibly you installed some printer related software which > broke stuff. Yes, but not my fault, see below. > > If I were you I'd be checking access times on /etc/cups/cupsd.conf and > comparing it to the default. > > Also check say dpkg log and see if you have installed something you > forgot about or installed a security fix. > > Simon > My memory has finally worked. I did not make any changes. I run kubuntu Hardy and get regular updates. I remember now that the last update included cups which now is version 1.3.7. My problems started after that, so I am not to blame after all. I have searched udev files and cannot find where the permissions for lp0 are set up. Can anyone help please? Neil -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html