doktor5000 wrote:That's a black-and-white laserprinter, actually called HL 2270 DW, right?
That is correct.
I found that.
Next is the instruction set from Brother, which I really don't understand since I don't know much about terminal.
Step1. Download the tool.(linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz)
The tool will be downloaded into the default "Download" directory.
(The directory location varies depending on your Linux distribution.)
e.g. /home/(LoginName)/Download
Step2. Open a terminal window and go to the directory you downloaded the file to in the last step.
No idea how I do Step 2.
Step3. Enter this command to extract the downloaded file:
Command: gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz
I suppose I could figure this out.
Step4. Get superuser authorization with the "su" command or "sudo su" command.
I have no clue what this means.
Step5. Run the tool:
Command: bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* Brother machine name
Step6. The driver installation will start. Follow the installation screen directions.
I suppose I could do this if there are no surprises.
When you see the message "Will you specify the DeviceURI ?",
For USB Users: Choose N(No)
For Network Users: Choose Y(Yes) and DeviceURI.
What is a DeviceURI and where do I find it?
Is there any hope that just clicking on the *.gz file will start it installing without further ado?
What is weird is that the instructions are specific to this particular printer, but the authors have not seen fit to make the entire process cut and paste, leaving the unknowing user to guess what goes into what place holder and risk his installation with an egregious error.
Thanks for your help.