[cups.general] Xerox Phaser 7400DN

[Russbucket]

John Jason Jordan wrote:

> I'm trying to install this printer on Ubuntu Feisty, but I'm too dumb to
> figure out how to do it. I have a PPD file (xr7400dn.ppd) and I moved it
> to /etc/cups/ppd. I clicked on System > Administration > Printing > Add
> New Printer, and I managed to install a printer that appears in the
> Printers window. But when I look at its properties half the features of
> the 7400DN are not listed, and the options keep referring to "ink," which
> can't be because the 7400DN is a laser printer. 

The phaser uses toner or solid sticks, depending on who wrote the PPD, ink
could be used as a word for toner etc. My phaser PPD does not call out ink
or toner. Its a 6120. It allows a selection of color or greyscale. Did you
look on the Xerox website for a PPD file or did it come with CUPS. I
installed my PPd in /usr/share/cups/model as Helge suggusted and as the
Xerox installation instruction said. Go to the following Website to look
for a PPD. 
   http://www.support.xerox.com/go/prodselect.asp?

You may have to look under Unix for it.

My Phaser has been trouble free with the PPd I downloaded from Xerox.

> I can't find any simple step by step instructions for installing this
> printer in CUPS. I need something for someone who doesn't understand the
> difference between a PPD file and a driver. Or is there a difference?

-- 
Russ
Registered Linux user #441463