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Alex Taylor | 4 Jun 2013 03:49

CUPS package and Wiki updates

I've updated the CUPSWIZ WarpIN package with the latest build (to be
included in the next eCS 2.2 beta or GA, unless I fix something else
first).  The link on the TRAC wiki is updated to point to it.  Note
that the file is now called simply "cupsgui.wpi" to simplify references
to it in the CUPS base WPI.

I've also updated the cups-base-1_4_8_3.wpi (CUPS base) package, mostly
to fix some minor scripting issues.  It points to the updated cupsgui.wpi 
(per above), fixes a couple of problems in the WIS file, and now includes 
the ipp.exe from CUPS 1.3.11.  I elected to leave the version number and 
filename unchanged, however, because the actual binaries are the same as 
before (barring the backlevelled ipp.exe).  Anybody who previously had it
installed and working shouldn't need the updated file.

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Ben Dragon | 13 May 2013 17:00

Importing PPD file with "Printer driver import utility" is a no go.

I have been trying to import a *.ppd file from a windows drive for my printer which is a 

Konica Minolta bizhub C352

Whenever I run the "Printer driver import utility" the debug window pops up with; 

Error on line 1 of I:\TMP\PPD_4345\PPDENC.EXE:
  Invalid item name "MZP"

There is a minimized cmd window in the task bar that says to hit spacebar... a few times, 
then the program does nothing... except put new messages in the debug window. Eventually 
another minimized cmd window appears in the task bar with similar messages. 

In another window is displayed:

"Merging EAs ...
Validating PPD encoding ..."

After enough spacebars are pressed I get:

"  UNKNOWN COMMAND "C:\CUPS"

Importing PostScript Printer Definitions ..."

Then

"  Unknown command "ppd"

No printers were imported.
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David McKenna | 13 Apr 2013 18:51
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Print from CUPS to CUPS

  I have a printer attached to a CUPS server (HP DeskJet 990C with HPLIP)
that works well. I can print from remote eCS clients to the server using a
CUPS output port on the printer object.

  Now I need to have CUPS installed locally on the clients (for QT and Java
apps). I need to be able to print to the local CUPS and have that sent to the
CUPS running on the server with the printer. I have tried setting up the CUPS
printer on the clients using the ipp:// backend, but trying to print the test
page just hangs 'processing page 1' forever, and no print job gets to the
server. Trying the http:// backend always results in 'http backend failed'
messages.

  Has anyone been able to do this successfully? If so, are there any special
settings required? I'm using the latest CUPS 1.4.8 on all machines.

TIA,

Dave McKenna
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kbr | 12 Apr 2013 22:04
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Re: paper tray selection

In <516868b3$1$xoe$mr2ice@...>, on 04/12/13 
   at 10:01 PM, kbr@... said:

>In <51610537.2070307@...>, on 04/07/13 
>   at 03:03 PM, Paul Smedley
><paul@...> said:

>>Hi Bjorn,

>>On 03/04/13 05:46, kbr@... wrote: >
>>Canon MP540, latest cups from netlabs.
>>>
>>> If I print directly from the printer (cleaning or alignment) the printer
>>> will use the cassette (the tray under the printer). Whgatever I select as
>>> paper source in the cups default options (automatic paper source
>>> switching, rear tray or cassette), the printer will try to use the empty
>>> rear tray. I had a look at the ppd, and when I change the setting in the
>>> cups default options these settings do get adjusted in the ppd. Still,
>>> they seem to be ignored and the printer is told to use the rear tray.
>>>
>>> The work around is easy, put paper in the rear tray:-) I'd rather have the
>>> settuing work so I can use different paper sizes.

>>Per our IRC conversation, I'll wager the IBM Postscript driver code is 
>>'mangling' the paper tray option in a way that CUPS doesn't recognise, 
>>so the options are getting ignored.

>>Please do a 'print to file' with a job selecting a specific tray and 
>>either post here or open a ticket at http://svn.netlabs.org/ecups and 
>>I'll try and investigate.
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kbr | 2 Apr 2013 21:16
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paper tray selection

Canon MP540, latest cups from netlabs.

If I print directly from the printer (cleaning or alignment) the printer
will use the cassette (the tray under the printer). Whgatever I select as
paper source in the cups default options (automatic paper source
switching, rear tray or cassette), the printer will try to use the empty
rear tray. I had a look at the ppd, and when I change the setting in the
cups default options these settings do get adjusted in the ppd. Still,
they seem to be ignored and the printer is told to use the rear tray.

The work around is easy, put paper in the rear tray:-) I'd rather have the
settuing work so I can use different paper sizes.

Cheers, Bjorn.
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Michael Holzapfel | 24 Feb 2013 14:30
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connection local espus to remote ecups server

Hi all,

since qpdf 0.4.0 is out, the question becomes more evident. Qt apps 
require a local cups-installation (probably default on eCS 2.2). But I 
do not want to configure several eCS-workstations with all printers via 
a local cups server. So my idea is to use local cups-daomon as a 
forwarder to the cups server. This is a method, which runs for all 
pm-based apps very well (via ECUPS generic postcript printer and CUPS 
output port).

Any suggestins how to achieve this with upcoming (qt-) apps which  are 
only relying on cups.dll?

Thanks in advance
Michael
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Alex Taylor | 5 Feb 2013 18:29

WPI installers updated

With Adrian's help I finally got my various access problems to NetLabs
sorted out.

I've uploaded new WPI installers for CUPS, Gutenprint, HPLIP, SpliX and
my CUPS GUI wizard.  They're in ftp://ftp.netlabs.org/pub/ecups/install
or from the CupsPort wiki page on Trac.

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Pete Brown | 27 Jan 2013 23:40

cups-1.4.8-os2-20121221 problems

Hi

Having updated my cups installation using the above package I decided to 
try creating a new printer rather than simply copying my previous cups 
configuration files.

I started Seamonkey and attempted to change some settings.

Having clicked "Change settings" I am rewarded with a page that shows:-

500 Internal Server Error

Interestingly when I go back to http://localhost:631/admin and click 
"Change Settings" - *after* the above 500 Internal Server Error - I get 
this message:-

The server was not restarted because no changes were made to the 
configuration...

and then the page changes to this:-

500 Internal Server Error

As the above happens every time I try to save changed settings I think 
there is a problem.

I tried the "Add Printer" routine.

That was a failure - I see the following *without* any radio buttons:-
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Alex Taylor | 6 Nov 2012 18:52

CUPSWIZ version 0.96 released

eCups printer creation wizard version 0.96 has been released.

http://www.altsan.org/os2/printing/#cupswiz

I've come to the conclusion that RINSTPRN is an irredeemable piece
of crap.  Consquently, I've now managed to eliminate the need for 
it entirely.  This hopefully fixes problems that several users
encountered.  (I have at least two success reports, albeit one of 
which is myself, so it looks promising.)

Other changes in this release:
 - Implemented smarter logic to locate the CUPS PPD file in the event
   that it has to be imported into the OS/2 printer driver (ECUPS.DRV
   etc).  This should enable it to work better with recent versions of
   Gutenprint that don't include static PPDs.
 - Some minor UI adjustments.
 - Bug fixes.

I'm going to add CUPSWIZ to my eCups WarpIN distribution, as I think 
it's now reached the point where it's generally useful.

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Mat Nieuwenhoven | 28 Oct 2012 17:57
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Testing gutenprint 5.2.9

Hi,

I deleted the \gutenprint dirrectory, unzipped Gutenprint 5.2.9, but now I
cannot create printers using localhost:631/admin/ Cups 1.4.8 . No list of
printers is shown. Also Alex's CupsWiz doesn't show a list of printers.
If I look in \cups\share\cups\model\gutenprint\5.2\c I see a lot of ppz.gz
files, but I think these are not used anymore? Where does cups expect to find
a list of printers?

Mat Nieuwenhoven
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Paul Smedley | 28 Oct 2012 09:55
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Test builds of gutenprint 5.2.9 & HPLIP 3.12.10a

Hi All,

Test builds of updated printer drivers for gutenprint 5.2.9 and hplip 
3.12.10a are now available.

gutenprint - 
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ecsports/files/Gutenprint/gutenprint-5.2.9-os2-2012-10-28.zip/download

hplip 3.12.10a 
-http://sourceforge.net/projects/ecsports/files/hplip-3.12.10a-os2-2012-10-28.zip/download

Both tested here with a HP Photosmart 7510

Cheers,

Paul.
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