On Thu 12 Aug 2021 at 15:33:26 -0400, Polyna-Maude Racicot-Summerside wrote:
> Hi, > > On 2021-08-12 3:22 p.m., Brian wrote: > > On Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 18:29:02 -0400, Polyna-Maude Racicot-Summerside wrote: > > > > [...] > > > >> I'm using a Xerox B205 MFC and it's fully supported. Yes it's laser but > >> the reason I am writing this message regard something else. > >> > >> It's the support of MOPRIA. > >> Even if it's mostly made for Android, what it does is offer a discovery > >> and printing protocol compatible with all CUPS system (will publish IP > >> endpoint that support PostScript, PCL and PDF, all depending on the > >> printer but at least one of them). Regarding the scanner, it will > >> support sending by email thru the use of a SMTP server account. > >> > >> So I think we can say these devices will be supported by Linux (and > >> Debian). > > > > I was a bit taken aback when you advocated Mopria as a criterion for > > determining whether a printer could be operated driverlessly on Debian. > > But is it the *best* criterion? > > > > I've now got my head around it. > > > > Surely, it is better looking for AirPrint support in the printer specs > > to determine the driverless capabilities of printer? > > > > Have you looked what does Mopria is ? I have examined the aims and objectives of the Mopria Alliance in excrutiating detail. > It require that the printer (and scanner) offer : > Printing thru the use of IPP protocol Correct. > Possibility to send the data in PDF format directly (or JPG) > Auto discovery of the services offered thru "Bonjour". Please give a link at the Mopria website substantiating your clain that a Mopria certified device should be ca[able of accepting PDF as a PDL in addition to PWG raster and PCLm. > And all of the condition make a printer pretty much driver less. > > There's no link with you talking about AirPrint. That avoids any meaningful dialog (and is incorrect). -- Brian.
