2006. május 14. 14:57, Paul Stolp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -> debian-user@lists.debian.org,: > * LeVA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2006-05-14 01:56]: > > Paul Stolp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > I think if you have it working under cups, you > > > should already have a ppd under /etc/cups/ppd/ . > > > You can > > > > Yes I have. I've selected the 710c's ppd in Gimp. > > > > > follow the instructions under "The Gimp" on > > > http://www.linuxprinting.org/ppd-doc.html > > > > Selected the "PostScript Level 2" and the right PPD > > file. > > > > Quote from http://www.linuxprinting.org/ppd-doc.html > > > > : "After closing the dialog with "OK" the fields for > > > > the options ("Media Size", "Media Source", ...) will > > contain the choices according to your printer." > > > > But unfortunately there is an empty space and no > > "Media Source" or any fields. If I select any > > printer model/vendor from the list offered by gimp, > > those fields are present, but not with a user-defined > > PPD file. > > Sounds like you're at the limit of the printer under > Linux. I have a 712c, and have the same empty space. > You could set up separate print queues at different > media sizes / print quality under cups, but I don't > think this printer line (710, 712, & 720) will ever be > fully supported under Linux. I later purchased an > Epson 785 EPX that prints beautifully under Linux. > Unfortunately, I seldom print, and the print heads > constantly clogged on me, so I gave the Epson away. The > 712 always works, though for photos and artwork it > leaves something to be desired. > > If you ever do find a better PPD or method of printing > from gimp-print, I would be interested in hearing about > it. Thanks Paul for your efforts and help. I think I'm gonna look for another printer from a more supported series/vendor.
Daniel -- LeVA
