Managing mono LaserJet Pro M404dn

I have 2 computers running 12.2 One is my working box, the other a test box (they are not networked at this time). The printer works OK on the working box but not when I transfer it to the test box.
My thinking is that the working box has put stuff in the printer memory that is stopping it from working elsewhere , so I tried removing the usb cable & restarting the printer, but it will not work elsewhere. Does this explanation sound reasonable or not, or is there more to it?
 
The test box isn't configured. You typically need to configure CUPS or lpr(1) correctly for a printer to work. It has nothing to do with the printer itself.
 
More details on SirDice configuration advice. For users to access usb devices, it usually takes an entry in /etc/devfs.conf. The other thing to look at is there are two usb printer drivers; resetting and non-resetting. Chapter 9 in the handbook goes into more details but you can short cut by comparing the entries in the working vs test box.
 
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