On Wed, 2005-02-09 at 16:28 -1000, Brian Chee wrote: > I've got a machine here that someone customized but when they installed > debian/kde they didn't include ANY printer drivers (not even postscript). > This machine is very heavily customized and I do NOT want to just > reinstall/install cups...I'm just looking for a repository that has the HPIJ > print filters for the x86 platform.... > > Anyone got a hint? The KDE print utils are running and I can browse in the > gui for drivers...so in theory all I need are the drivers....sooooo...."got > drivers?". > > I'm trying to get it to print to an HP8150DN but in the past we've found the > standard postscript drivers wanting on this printer and would rather go with > the HPIJ print filter if possible...so far it seems to have the least number > of problems. > > This would be trivial for fedora, redhat or mandrake...rpms abound for > them..but not debian...are the redhat rpms close enough in this case? > > /brian chee >
There is a debian conversion program for rpms, its called alien. (keep a hand in front of your face) Don't know if it is suitable for work with printer drivers, but I have used it on video drivers with some success. -- James A. Stroble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> University of Hawaii
