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by KenS
Thu Jul 02, 2026 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

OK, after some trial and error with the CUPS printer, I managed to get the HP ENVY 5530 to print out the Micrografix MW-350 test page and was able to print out a directory from a floppy disk with the C64 Elite. Attached the latest CUPS Test printout. Thanks for being patient. Hope the heat wave isn ...
by KenS
Thu Jul 02, 2026 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

OK, I was able to get the new cupd.conf into /ect/cups/ by Linux "elevated" permission on the "ect" folder. Then just copy and paste the cupd.conf file. Then I was able to get into the CUPS server. I was able to print out a test page from the CUPS server. Have PUTTY version for Linux, which works ...
by KenS
Wed Jul 01, 2026 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

For about 2-3 days last week I was able to login. Then I might not be able to get back for months. This happen with Windows 11 also. I would get to get Admin section, select add printer, then I would get this screen. Last week I would get the drop-down, asking for the username and password. Take care
by KenS
Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

Here's the pcl, pdf and raw files, the first ones are a test of the MW-350 printer interface. The second file is trying to print from the C64 Ultimate Elite II.
by KenS
Tue Jun 30, 2026 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

Sorry for the delay. For the pass 4-5 days haven't been able to connect to the CUPS server. Anyway, i did get the HP Envy 5530 printer to try to print but after 3 seconds it would stop. Retro-Printer does create a pcl files that are placed in the plc folder. I have attached my notes from today ...
by KenS
Thu Jun 25, 2026 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

I was reading the "Dynamometer / MSDOS Printing" discussion, it got me to wonder if my CUPS printer was set to default server. Found and set CUPS to default server. When I pressed and held the Pushbutton on the MW-350 interface for a test page or tried to print from the C64 Ultimate, the Retro ...
by KenS
Tue Jun 23, 2026 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Re: Retro-Printer Module Lights

OK, I was wondering if it might have been creating a PDF. Sorry about that, will break everything into smaller paragraphs. Just wanted to let you know what I had done, to get to the flashing lights. Before, I would get any reaction either from Retro-Printer or the MW-350. take care.
by KenS
Mon Jun 22, 2026 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retro-Printer Module Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 6218

Retro-Printer Module Lights

Hi there, after switching from Windows 11 to Linux Mint, I decided to try to get Retro-Printer working. After getting the software extracted onto the SD card, I was able to connect to CUPS, through three different ways, http:retro-printer:631, http://127.0.0.1:631 and one time to http:// my ...