mark writes: > If SuSE doesn't have HPLIP as part of its printing system, > you will have to get it from: > http://hpinkjet.sourceforge.net/ # rpm -qa | grep hplip hplip-0.9.4-4 hplip-hpijs-0.9.4-4 > You will need CUPS for it to work. gotit. went to http://hpinkjet.sourceforge.net/ followed the directions, opening browser window: http://localhost:631 deleted both printers and then added them anew. the printer and scanner functions now both work without stepping on each other's toes. it's magic. thank you very much. dan j. daniel moylan 84 harvard ave #2 brookline, ma 02446-6202 617-232-2360 (tel) 617-777-0207 (cel) 810-454-1823 (fax) jdm@moylan.info www.moylan.info