lpr(1)-ing multiple files with 1.2.5

Michael Sweet mike at easysw.com
Tue Nov 28 11:38:23 PST 2006


John A. Murdie wrote:
> Mike Sweet wrote:
>> No, multi-file printing seems to work here just fine.  What happens
>> if you print a single file with a banner page, e.g.:
>>
>>      lp -o job-sheets=standard filename
> 
> That works fine - a job header sheet precedes the printed document.
> 
>> Also, what driver(s) are you using with the affected queues, and how
>> are they connected to your system?
> 
> I don't know what you mean by "driver" in this context. This is printing to an HP LaserJet 8150dtn with a PPD file taken from LinuxPrinting.org, and with the socket backend. Should the choice of backend make a difference?

Not the backend, the PPD file which references the driver/filters
used for that printer.

Do:

     grep cupsFilter /etc/cups/ppd/printername.ppd

and let me know what you see, if anything...

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