Hi...I am running Slack9 and before 7.1. Prior to changing to an ethernet
cable internet connection and using a dial up connection I had no problems
with my HPdeskjet 712C working. After finally getting my ethernet internet
connection running I am unable to use my printer. I have a RealTek 8139too
module supporting a Belkin rented modem. Attempting a simple .txt file
print job I see the following error:
sending job ajax@cablesrus.com509 to txt@localhost
connecting to localhost, attempt 1
connected to localhost
requesting printer txt@localhost
sending control file dfA509cablesrus@cablesrus.com to txt@localhost
job ajax@cablesrus+509 transfer to txt@localhost failed
ERROR TRANSFERRING DATA sending control file cfA509cablesrus.cablesrus.com
to txt@localhost.

When I did the network setup I used the username of "ajax" and named my
host domain "cablesrus.com" with my internet cable provider being
cablesrus.com. I have a standalone machine and am not part of a private
network with the only purpose of my ethernet card to connect to the
internet. I rarely use my printer and am more apt to run a copy every week
to just keep the cartridges from drying clogged. There is an endless amount
of web pages dealing with LAN and shared printers and files but I've come
up empty for my particular case. Rather than airing my guesses as to what
that error message says I will ask anyone if they can suggest a source to
read on-line that will point me in the right direction or suggest a
solution. Regards, Nick