Hello Andrew, On 6/11/18, Andrew Greig via luv-main <luv-main@luv.asn.au> wrote:
On 11/06/18 17:14, Mark Trickett via luv-main wrote:
Hello Andrew,
On 6/11/18, Andrew Greig via luv-main <luv-main@luv.asn.au> wrote:
Hi All,
I have had a pretty crappy run with print drivers on my Ubuntu 18.04 desktop, including one that I got from Epson in England.
Printers are pretty useful, but too many use proprietary commands. At least the HP Printer Control language (think I got that right) is reasonably standard, along with a "correct" Postscript implementation. The Epson EscP2 (I think) is also reasonably well documented. As to why Canon had to develop the CAPT interface, I suspect not paying licence money, and it sucks. I have learned quite a lot about the architecture and control of CUPS, but a lot more yet before I can properly sort out my problems.
I will be better with the Brother colour lasers, especially the one I more want to use, it supports BrotherScript, a variant on Postscript.
As mentioned elsewhere, a PPD file is part of the solution, but only part. I too am pleased to know of more parts to the Apt toolset.
Gratefully
Andrew Greig
Regards, Mark Trickett