Do I need to install cups-driver even if the ppd is supplied by HP? -----Original Message----- From: graham@zip.com.au [mailto:graham@zip.com.au]On Behalf Of Graham Smith Sent: Wednesday, 22 August 2001 5:18 PM To: Suse-Linux-E Subject: RE: [SLE] HP laserjet 1200 On 21-Aug-2001 A Nourai wrote:
I'd like to configure this printer (HP laserjet 1200) with CUPS. The printer supports native postscript and also works with the ljet4 ghostscript driver (I've been told/read). Whats teh best way to configure this printer? I have a ppd supplied by HP. Do I configure it by forgetting baout yast and going to the cups web interface http://localhost:631/admin , or should I use yast, or the apsfilter SETUP program (lprsetup).
Thanks.
Hi, To install a ppd file in cups is quite simple. Make sure you have installed the cups-driver.rpm (This sets up the directory structure for all the different printer manufactures). Then install the ppd file under /usr/share/cups/model/<manufacturer>/ i.e. to install a HP ppd file install it under the following directory /usr/share/cups/model/HP/ It is probably best to restart cups /etc/init.d/cups restart Then reinstall the printer using your browser http://localhost:631/admin Also you should check the options under the "Configure printer" tab. Regards, Graham Smith _______________________________________ -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq and the archives at http://lists.suse.com