On Wed, Jan 03, 2001 at 07:38:08AM -0500, Mark Weaver wrote:
> Something else I've noticed about Cups. It's utilizing IPP protocols in order
> to communicate with the printer. I think this is part of the problem. The
> darn thing isn't recognized any other way, and unless I'm mistaken doesn't
> the printer need to be NETWORK enabled in order to use this protocol? My
> Canon most definately is not.
Looks like you didn't understand nothing about the way the Internet
Printing Protocol works. The IPP is used only between the different
Cups-Instances, or Programs that have been programmed for. it has nothing
to do with the printer itself (At least, not yet). The IPP gives your
System the ability to install the printer in the Cups-Configuration on the
Server, and all other systems on your Network using Cups, will
automatically see this Printer. So, let's call it an intersystem
communication protocoll in this case.
At my place at home, the Mandrake-7.2 Installation has detected my
Kyocera-Fs600 +KPDL2 module automatically through the parallel Port, and
installed it. I admit the ppd-file was sparse and I replaced it with the
one provided on the Printer-CD, but it worked Flawlesly.
I have to admit that It's a Postscript-Printer, but before I do buy
something, I always inform myself on what to buy - and I take the best
Bet.
> To tell you the truth I would much rather be programming a complex accounting
> system in maingrame assembler then trying to get my Canon, my linux box, and
> Cups to play nice so I can NOT have this headache. Both figuratively and
> literally.
One little Hint. I bet you did get a PPD-File on your Cannon-CD Rom. Have
a look at it, and just use that one. (It's the file usually installed on
the Windows Installation).
Cheers
Joerg
--
You can get *anywhere* in ten minutes if you drive fast enough.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Joerg Mertin : [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Home)|
| in Neuch�tel/Schweiz : [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Work)|
| Stardust's LiNUX System : http://www.solsys.org |
| PGP 2.6.3in Key on Demand : Voice & Fax: +41(0)32 / 725 52 54 |
------------------------------------------------------------------------
PGP fingerprint: 6D E9 7B 04 57 7B 65 42 B7 7A D0 AA 69 95 7C E1
