Xeroc unix PPD

Anonymous anonymous at easysw.com
Thu Dec 15 08:43:35 PST 2005


> "st.graf" wrote:
> > Mguenette wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >   We use here some Xerox WorkCenter Pro multifonctions printers... Some WC35, WC55 and WC65... and some other Xerox printers.
> > >
> > > How can I use the PPD from Xerox in cups...
> > > I'm using Mandrake 10.1
> > >
> > > If you can point me   to documentation or help me here... any help would be good. I'm not used to work in linux, but I'm working hard on becoming an expert here where I work.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> >
> > Hi!
> >
> > I always try to install the original driver.
> > - go to the Xerox-Homepage, look for the PPD-files for Windows (XP/2000).
> > - Install the printer on a windows system (select the postscript driver)
> > - find the ppd-file in the windows-tree.
> > - copy this ppd-file on your CUPS/Linux server
> > - there, try the lpadmin command:
> > 	 lpadmin -p <printer-name> -E -P <ppd-filename> -v
> > lpd://<Xerox-Printer-Hostname>/PS
> >
> > This works for a Xerox-Phaser 850DP.
> >
> >
>
>
> Thanks.. it worked for the Phaser 6200... Now I will try to make it work with the WorkCenter Pro 55.
> If that works, well... I will just be in business... very motivating.
> Thanks again
>





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