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-108 Printing Error Redux
Authored by: themacguy on Nov 21, '01 01:47:21AM

Found that "-108 error" posting about the HP v1.2 print installation quite useful. In my case, the error did not come until today (even though I installed the driver a day or so after it was posted by HP).

What preceded the error was an attempt to print to my Brother MFC-8600 (using the most recent brx104 driver) from AppleWorks. Apparently, the document contained a gif or jpeg that simply would not print (or even preview!) using the Brother driver. When I switched to the Print Center and back to AppleWorks (v6.2.1) a few times and attempted to print again, there were NO available printers in the "Print" dialog even though they showed up in the Print Center. I logged out and back in and, sure enough, there were now NO printers and, when I attempted to add some I got the dreaded "-108" error. Using the corrective techniques described in the posting, I then logged out and back in where I was now able to add all three of my printers (DeskJet 810C, Brother MFC-8600, and LaserWriter 4/600 via AppleTalk).

Many thanks to MacOSXHints for providing a great service to us "early adopters". It's bookmarked right by MacFixit, Macintouch, and Versiontracker as my "essentials".



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-108 Printing Error Redux
Authored by: Eriamjh1138 on Jan 27, '02 08:47:20AM

I had the same error after printing to an in-laws HP deskjet in X. Now I can't set my Canon S600 as my default printer. I deleted many printing files (like print center's preferences, etc.) and have no printers. No big deal, I'll just reinstall the Canon drivers. I did and still got the -108 error.

I was pointed to this hint and did everything on it. Now I still get the -108 error, but print center at least asks if I "...want to add any printers?" I try, select the S600 and get the same error. There must be a permissions error elsewhere but I have no idea where to look. Any clues? What about the drivers themselves?

I an no Unix programmer. Explain it all, please!



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