what's the difference between CUPS and hpijs?

[wang wei]

> On Nov 15, 2009, at 11:36 PM, wang wei wrote:
> > ...
> > i writing code for an embedded device that is talking to a printer. i =
> don't konw how to start.can you give me some advices?should i write my =
> code based on cups or hplip? would you post me some materials on how to =
> write code for an embedded device that is talking to a printer? for =
> example how should i communicate with the printer.
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> What are your printing requirements?
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> How are you going to talk to your printer?  USB?  Ethernet?  Wireless =
> network?
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> What printer(s) are you going to use?
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> Michael Sweet, Senior Printing System Engineer
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i just need to implement the basic functions.Users can use it to print files and can know the status of the printer.indeed,it will be better if we can automaticlly probe the printer.
i talk to my printer just use USB.and i want to surpport HP printers.are these enough?