CUPS with Zebra 170XiIII

Anonymous anonymous at easysw.com
Fri Jan 27 08:58:20 PST 2006


T,

Thanks for the response.  I did have it added as a raw queue, the problem was that I was sending a text-only test page to it, and the zebra ignored it.  I got the user to send me a raw dump from their app, and it printed like a champ.

Mucho Thanks,
Creighton

>
> Hi,
>
> Your success depends on how the output is sent to the printer. If it is ZPL
> then use RAW printer (works just fine here for ages now), if it's
> postscript use the built-in CUPS driver (didn't test it thoroughly, you
> need barcode fonts for PS).
>
> Good luck,
> T
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> Good morning everyone!
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> I am currently trying to replace a few Windows print servers with one Linux
> machine running Red Hat ES 3.0 and CUPS.  I am having great success with
> most printers, but I have run into a wall with my Zebra Label Printers.
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> I have a Zebra 170XiIII that is connected to an HP JetDirect Box.  I can
> communicate with the printer, but I cannot print a single page.  I was
> wondering if anyone has a driver that they could reccommend.  I called
> Zebra and was told their drivers only support Windows.  So, I am hoping
> that someone out there can help me get this working.
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> Any suggestions?
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> Thanks in Advance!
> --Creighton
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