[cups] CUPS ZPL Driver: Media Size

[Helge Blischke]

> Am 25.04.2016 um 16:27 schrieb Frank Kirschner <frank at celebrate.de>:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm printing via CUPS on a Datamax Printer with ZPL emulation a PDF file.
> 
> The pdf defines a size of the DIN A6 format (parcel service label).
> 
> The media sizes are in imperial format. I have used for testing the 4,00" x
> 5,00".
> 
> But this produces a little stretching effect, so the data matric code and
> the barcode are not in ratio.
> 
> Is it possible to define a A6 media size and if yes is there a how to?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks and best regards
> 
> Frank
> 

As – as far as I know – CUPS by default supports ZPL printers by converting the cups-raster format
to ZPL graphics by the rastertolabel filter, it should be possible to define the A6 format
simply ba editing the printer’s PPD. 

For certainty, please post the printer’s PPD.

Helge