http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-linux-e/2002-Dec/1127.html

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:25:46 +0000

> If I don't have my printer turned on when I boot SuSE, then I cannot
> print, even if I turn it on later. Is there a way to initiallize the
> printer if I turn it on after I boot Linux? (If I turn on the printer with
> the computer, it works fine.)

If you are using CUPS, try going to Control Center -> System -> Printing Manager, right-clicking the printer, and selecting Start printer.

Kevin Donnelly