cups/README



    1 README for cups 2.x.x
    2 
    3 REQUIREMENTS
    4 
    5 1. As of version 1.5 cups needs libusb to print to usb printers, the kernel
    6    modules usblp is no longer supported. 
    7    The port installs /etc/modprobe.de/cups.conf to blacklist the module.
    8 2. In order to have more printer drivers available, the installation of the 
    9    gutenprint port (formerly gimp-print) is recommended. HP DeskJet/LaserJet 
   10    users should install the hpcups port.
   11 3. Build and install in the following order:
   12    - cups
   13    - ghostscript
   14    - cups-filters
   15    - gutenprint (optionally)
   16    - hpcups (optionally)
   17 
   18 Most common printers should be supported by the above configuration, if 
   19 NOT you must generate a PPD file (Postscript Printer Description) for your 
   20 printer:
   21 
   22 1. Select your printer from http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi
   23 2. Select a driver, be shure the driver is available within ghostscript.
   24    You can see all drivers included in ghostscript with a 'gs -h'.
   25 3. Download the PPD file for your printer.
   26 4. Save the PPD file to /usr/share/cups/model/<name>.
   27 5. Restart cups with '/etc/rc.d/cups restart'
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   29 
   30 PRE-INSTALL
   31 
   32 POST-INSTALL
   33 
   34 1. Remove the usblp kernel module before starting cups.
   35 2. Configure your printer with the web-interface, http://localhost:631.
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   37 
   38 PRECAUTION