[cups.general] Epson 4900 and cups

[Michael Sweet]

On Sep 21, 2011, at 12:55 PM, alan wrote:
> I forgot to ask:
> 
> Is Gutenprint a viable solution or workaround to this problem?

It is a workaround.  Whether you find it to be a viable solution will depend on how well the current 4900 driver is tuned...

> 
> 
> 
>> File a bug report on:
>> 
>>    http://bugreport.apple.com
>> 
>> It will get forwarded to Epson - this is likely a driver bug.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Sep 21, 2011, at 1:59 AM, alan <alankarma at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Be gentle, folks, because I somehow found about cups.org via my desperation.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I have an Epson 4900 and use the latest version of Snow Leopard (10.6.8).  This is my problem(s):
>>> 
>>> A) When I load paper into the paper tray and print through Lightroom 3, the printer works.
>>> 
>>> B) BUT When I load through the rear manual slot (which is required for thicker papers) and print through Lightroom 3 I get one of two messages: (1) my printer paper source (i.e., roll or sheet) doesn't match the source chosen in the software; or (2) Error:cgpdftoraster:cups  cupsRasterinterpretPPD had error: Unknown operator C135042317" (I think that's a "5," if not it's an "S").
>>> 
>>> Also, when I try to print via CS5 or an Adobe Print Utility, I get the second error listed above (i.e., Error:cgpdftoraster:cups).
>>> 
>>> Of course, I have no idea why I've been able to print via the loading tray but not through the rear manual slot.
>>> 
>>> Here are some of the things I've tried:
>>> 
>>> 1) I've run Repair permissions (three times)(closed all programs, restarted computer);
>>> 2) deleted the Epson folder in my Library folder; uninstalled and reinstalled the Epson printer driver (three times);
>>> 3) double-checked all my Epson settings and made sure I have the latest Epson driver.
>>> 
>>> Any suggestions or help will greatly appreciated.
>>> 
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Michael Sweet, Senior Printing System Engineer, PWG Chair