cups, pdf & delays

[Guenther Frick]

"Pete Gajria" wrote:
> im trying to send a whole bunch of pdf files to the printer via lp
> the files print fine (all 63 of them)
> the printer is a hp laserjet 2200dn - networked printer (for testing)
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> the problem is after every file it seems the printer is being reset beacuse
> i can hear the
> printer ramping up again. as a result the print speed is cut down to 2 pages
> per min
> printing the same batch from windows doesnt have this problem & the pages
> print continously
> without pause
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> is there any workaround for this printer pause ?
> im trying to get cups setup for large batch print jobs every night & this
> delay would be unacceptable
> for a large run (1000's of files)
> ideally i'd be happy with 10-15 pages per min.
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For heavy duty printing LPD protocol is a kick in the ass.
You should try socket://ip-number:9100
or
IPP if it is available.
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