[cups.general] Konica Minolta Magicolor 7450

[Helge Blischke]

John Jason Jordan wrote:
> On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:45:45 -0700
> Helge Blischke <h.blischke at srz.de> dijo:
> 
> 
>>John Jason Jordan wrote:
>>
>>>I'd like to buy one of these printers. I got a PPD file from Konica
>>>Minolta, and I installed it on my Ubuntu Feisty computer. However, I
>>>can't tell from the driver if everything will work. Does anyone have
>>>one of these printers?
> 
> 
>>Look at
>>	http://openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=KONICA_MINOLTA-Magicolor_2450
>>it might help.
> 
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion. I had already seen the 2450 in
> openprinting.org, however, the 7450 has additional features that the
> 2450 does not have. The critical one for me is that the 7450 has an
> optional banner tray that will print heavy stock 12 inches by 47
> inches. From past experience, if it is both optional and unusual, it is
> very possible that it is not supported in Linux. The PPD file may
> reference the feature, but CUPS may not recognize the syntax in the PPD
> file.
> 
> To Russbucket, I can't print a test page because I haven't bought the
> printer yet. I wish there was a local dealer with a demo model, because
> then I could just take my Ubuntu laptop to the store with a crossover
> cable and test it out. I can understand why a dealer would not have a
> demo model, because it is not hugely popular and it would tie up floor
> space and working capital for very few sales. I have been trying to
> find a Linux user who has one, but so far have been unsuccessful. If
> anyone has any suggestions for how to locate a Linux user who has a
> Magicolor 7450, I'm all ears. Just one user who says "yes the feature
> works" shortcuts pages of theorizing.
> 

Just found via Google:
	http://www.qms.com/products/color/mc7450/index.asp
As it supports PostScript 3 natively, you should be able to get
a suitable PPD from the mentioned web site (if in doubt, the
PPD for Windows will do). There are technical specs available
as well.

Helge


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