CUPS and HP printer

[Helge Blischke]

Daniel wrote:

>> Daniel wrote:
>>
>> > Good day,
>> >
>> > I am new to Linux after switching from Windows.
>> >
>> > I am having a challenge with the HP Laserjet 4000 family definition for
>> > printing from applications such as OpenOffice.
>> >
>> > Often I use a paper definition of 5.5 x 8.5 inches.  Someone pointed me
>> > in the direction of setting a custom media definition from the
>> > command-line
>> > under CUPS.  Is it possible to somehow set this as permanent under a
>> > definition for my printer?
>> >
>> > Thanks for taking the time to read this,
>> >
>> > Daniel
>>
>> Extend the UI specifications for
>> - page size
>> - page regeion
>> - imageable area
>> - paper dimension
>> by your 5.5x8.5 in statements
>> and mark thes as the default.
>>
>> Helge
>>
> 
> Thank you for thee repllly, Helge.  Now  if I just knew what to do with
> it. :)  I'm new to CUPS, Linux and all the editing, compiling and other
> customisations that have to be done on Linux.
> 
> Are there any tutorials you can recommend for editing a PPD file?  I
> assume that is where I would make these changes you recomment.
> 
> Just a newb,
> Daniel

Post (an URL to) the PPD of your printer. I'll do the modifications and add 
comments on how to do what in cases like this.

Helge