[cups.general] Mix of different InputSlots and different Duplex modes in one print job

[Michael Sweet]

On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Patrick F wrote:
> Hello,
> When i try to mix different InputSlots and different Duplexmodes for special pages in one print job, i get into trouble.
> 
> e.g. how it is defined in:
> http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting/database/cupsdocumentation
> 
> even this simple example:
> lp -d foo1 -o 1:InputSlot=Letterhead -o InputSlot=Standard file
> does not work properly. It prints one page on Slot 1 and the whole document on Slot2.
> 
> I understand that these PageSelection mechanism seems to be supported only for foomatic drivers.
> 
> My Questions is: How can i specify this for all possible kind of drivers?

Short answer: the AP_FIRSTPAGE_InputSlot option can be used to override the input slot used for the first sheet (first page for 1-sided output, first two pages for 2-sided output).  However, I don't think this will work for Foomatic since it does not support it...

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Michael Sweet, Senior Printing System Engineer, PWG Chair