Hello, On Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:52:20 -0500 Jerry wrote: > I have an MFC-9560CDW that works (somewhat) but it needs CUPS > installed. Even then it doesn't work with a program that does > not offer an "LPR" print option.
I installed cups. The printer is created but also, and the Linux drivers are also found. But he refuses to print. I would say this is due to the shell script. > The fact that it works under Windows is not surprising. Printing under > Windows "just works". There is a movement towards that goal now in > progress for now-Windows based systems. See > <http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting> > for further details. It is clear under Windows would be running a cow with no effort. :) > Brother does supply print drivers for Linux; however (and I have > checked), they have no intention of writing ones for other operating > systems. I have spend some time trying to port those drivers to BSD; > however, I just don't have the necessary time required to complete the > project. This is where a "paid" entity or organization to accomplish > such a task would be of immeasurable use. Yes it's true. I asked if Brother can not create a PPD file, without the junction with the shell scripts. Until now has not answered Brother. Regards Silvio _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"