Puppy 528 not connecting to HP Laserjet 5L

[gusfagan]

Puppy Linux 528, printer HP Laserjet 5L. Computer isn't connecting to printer. In CUPS, under Printer, message is 'Couldn't read xref table'
and under Jobs, message is 'usr/lib/cups/filter/foomatic-rip failed. Printer drivers installed are: hpijs-3.10.6-dynppd and foomatic-db-20100216-lupu.

Thanks for any help.

Gus

[bigpup]

Something here may help you:
http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59015

[gusfagan]

My original question:
Puppy Linux 528, printer HP Laserjet 5L. Computer isn't connecting to printer. In CUPS, under Printer, message is 'Couldn't read xref table'
and under Jobs, message is 'usr/lib/cups/filter/foomatic-rip failed. Printer drivers installed are: hpijs-3.10.6-dynppd and foomatic-db-20100216-lupu.

I would like to explain that the problem occurred after I had disconnected the printer from the computer in order to change its position. When I re-connected the printer, the problem began.
I had read the topic at http://murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=59015
but didn't find anything that solved my problem.
Do I need to re-install CUPs (assuming that's possible)?
Thanks again.
Gus

[rcrsn51]

Just to be clear:

1. You had this printer working correctly in Lupu 528.

2. All you did was unplug the parallel printer cable, move the printer and replug it. You changed NOTHING else.

Try the following:

1. Run the command: cancel -a

2. Reboot your computer AND printer.

3. In CUPS, delete the current 5L printer.

4. Install the printer again.

[gusfagan]

You're right
1. I had this printer working correctly in Lupu 528.
2. All I did was unplug the parallel printer cable, move the printer and replug it. I changed NOTHING else.

I tried what you suggested but it didn't work. (It's unclear to me what is the effect of typing 'cancel -a' in the console.) I deleted and reinstalled in CUPS but I still got the original 'failed' messages. But thanks for your help.
Gus

[rcrsn51]

Here is your next test.

Do a temporary clean install of Lupu. Boot off its CD. At the initial 5-second pause, use the "puppy pfix=ram" boot option.

Set up your printer. You don't need to install separate drivers - there is a built-in Gutenprint driver for the 5L.

Can you at least print a test page?

[gusfagan]

Thanks. I have to leave this now - time demands. No, it didn't print a test page. Than ks for the help and I'll get back later in a few days.
Gus