In cache destype=printer pdf corrupt (?), but destype=file pdf is ok

Hi all,
S.O.: SLES 10 (Novell)
Oracle Reports 10g (StandAlone)
I want execute .rdf file vía web browser, but the more important for me is printer the result by the defined printer
for example:
http://10.142.81.153:7778/reports/rwservlet?userid=gloviajava/gloviajava@livem&destype=printer&desformat=pdf&desname=cpd81200&report=3de9.rdf
But the light of printer on but nothing printed.
When destype=file the pdf resultant is OK and I can print via 'lpr -P ...'
Anything can help me ? is very important for my work , please I hope your help.
Thank in advanced.
Manuel.

Hello,
When DESTYPE=PRINTER DESFORMAT=PDF is meaningless (the output file generated by the Reports Engine Will NOT be a PDF file)
You can check what is in the file generated by the Reports Engine in the Reports Server Cache :
by default , the Reports Server cache is in $ORACLE_HOME/reports/cache
The printer cpd81200 should be defined int he file uiprint.txt .
The PPD or HPD defined for this printer should be a PPD or HPD "matching" the printer ...
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