Bug#590163: Changes in foomatic-db
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Francesco Poli wrote:
>
> You're welcome.
> Thanks to you, for your kind explanations!
>
> [...]
>> > How am I supposed to configure my HP LaserJet 1320 printer, next time
>> > I install a (print server) box?
>>
>> Here's how you can get your PPD file back, using the foomatic database
>> (you need foomatic-db and foomatic-db-engine packages installed):
>>
>> Search for the printer ID :
>> $ foomatic-searchprinter HP LaserJet 1320
>> HP-LaserJet_1320
>>
>> Create the PPD:
>> $ foomatic-ppdfile -p HP-LaserJet_1320 >
>> /tmp/HP_LaserJet_1320_Series.ppd
>>
>> And then you can do as before.
>
> That's great, but it doesn't seem to work:
>
> $ foomatic-searchprinter HP LaserJet 1320
> HP-LaserJet_1320
> $ foomatic-ppdfile -p HP-LaserJet_1320 > /tmp/lj.ppd
> ERROR: foomatic-ppdfile: There is neither a custom PPD file nor the
> driver database entry contains sufficient data to build a PPD file.
It turns out I was wrong, you should rather take a look at
http://bugs.debian.org/590163#10 (Till's answer).
In short, you need the hplip-data package installed. Does this work for you
then ?
>> If using CUPS, one should
>> really use the web interface.
>
> I don't really like the web interface: it's slow and it's harder for me
> to document what I do via a graphical interface.
> A couple of simple command lines are easier to copy and paste to/from
> an administration notes text-file...
Sure.
Cheers, OdyX
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