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README for cups 1.3.x
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REQUIREMENTS
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1. This version of cups no longer includes a postscript interpreter. Install
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the ghostscript port additionally.
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2. In order to have more printer drivers available, the installation of the
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gutenprint port (formerly gimp-print) is recommended. HP DeskJet/LaserJet
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users should install the hpijs driver.
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3. Build and install in the following order:
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- cups
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- gutenprint (optionally)
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- ghostscript
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- foomatic-filters (optionally)
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- hpijs (optionally)
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Most common printers should be supported by the above configuration, if
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NOT you must have foomatic-filters installed and must generate a PPD file
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(Postscript Printer Description) for your printer:
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1. Select your printer from http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi
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2. Select a driver, be shure the driver is available within ghostscript.
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You can see all drivers included in ghostscript with a 'gs -h'.
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3. Download the PPD file for your printer.
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4. Save the PPD file to /usr/share/cups/model/<name>.
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5. Restart cups with '/etc/rc.d/cups restart'
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PRE-INSTALL
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1. Remove a installed lprng package.
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Cups and lprng cannot be installed together.
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POST-INSTALL
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1. Configure your printer with the web-interface, http://localhost:631.
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PRECAUTION
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