IBM 6400 Printer

[Kyle Schmitt]

> > A quick search revealed that these printers are equipped with
> > (among others) a "Proprinter III", and a "Epson FX 1050"
> > emulation. For both there is a foomatic-rip based driver
> > available on linuxprinting.org.
> >
> > If you need to exploit all features these printers provide,
> > you probably need to use one of IPDS, Coce V, or IGP
> > languages. I do not know if there are drivers for these
> > availabel.
> >
> > Helge
> Helge,
>       I knew they could do IBM ProprinterIII, and Epson FX emulation, but I didn't know there was a foomatic-rip driver for it.  I"ll take another look.
>
> Thanks,
>          Kyle

The Foomatic driver is really a ProPrinter II driver, and doesn't even come close to working for the 6400's ProPrinter III emulation.
As far as switching emulation modes, that requires dip-switch settings (!!! ancient !!!) which would mean all other systems printing to this printer would have to be changed as well...and that just won't happen.

It's a shame, but it looks like you just can't use CUPS with an IBM 6400.

--Kyle