On Sat, 04 Sep 1999, Ray Olszewski wrote:
> John -- Did you see my earlier message on this thread? I mentioned there
> that to process Postscript files, you'll need to find a Ghostscript filter
> that works with your printer, and I listed a URL
> (http://www.picante.com/~gtaylor/pht/printer_list.cgi) where you can get
> info on specific printers. Unfortunately, I just checked again and found it
> only lists lasers and inkjets. The Ghostscript site too
> (http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/) also seems to list only lasers and inkjets.
>
> Afraid you'll need to track down a source for info on Ghostscript-type
> drivers for older printers like yours. I thought there was one, but now I
> can't find it. Until you do that, and identify a driver (if one exists),
> you'll be limited to printing text (ascii) messages.
>
> I don't use KMail, so I don't know which way it tries to print, but I'm
> guessing it sends Postscript from the error-message fragment you were able
> to supply. X-based programs typically do.
>
Hmm...Lovely. It looks like I may have to find the money for an
inkjet printer after all. :-( Oh, well.... Actually, I *have* an
inkjet printer (an HP Deskjet) just have no idea if it works and I
need a power supply for it.... kinda hate to buy a power supply if it
is broken... but I'm not sure how else to find out... :-)
John
