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Binary package hint: hplip
Intrepid Beta (fresh install)
HPLIP 2.8.7-0ubuntu3
Symptoms: Printing from a text based application like text editor to my
HP ColorLaserJet 2605Dn (using the recommended Postscript driver)
results in certain characters being represented as empty squares. The
number "8", the "<" and ">", the "/" character and the eol char seem to
be most affected.
Changing the document's font does not correct the problem, but it may
cause different characters to be substituted with boxes.
My other printer, which is an HP P1215 inkjet (non-Postscript) works
normally.
The Laserjet works fine in Hardy. I tried copying the .ppd from hardy
over the .ppd installed with Intrepid, but the problem remains. (note:
subsequent testing indicates this para is incorrect. I had forgottent
to restart CUPS. The Hardy .ppd does in fact correct the problem as
noted below).
If I set the Laserjet to use the generic Postscript driver I lose some
control features, but what does print is correct and the problem does
not manifest.
To repeat the issue:
open text editor and enter the string
***this is a printer system test
1234567890abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz/.,<>?***
print the document. The "8" character, the "/" character, the ">"
character and the eol character will be represented by a hollow square.
I don't see any equivalent in the Latin character set chart.
** Affects: hplip
Importance: Undecided
Status: Incomplete
** Affects: gtk+2.0 (Ubuntu)
Importance: Medium
Status: Incomplete
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hp laserjet postscript text print does not print some characters
https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/bugs/277404
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