Re: Does anyone know how to configure a Brother MFC-J5720DW with cups?
On Wed 16 Mar 2016 at 16:14:47 +0000, Brian wrote:
> On Wed 16 Mar 2016 at 12:06:40 -0400, Gene Heskett wrote:
>
> > On Wednesday 16 March 2016 10:12:59 Brian wrote:
> >
> > > Now find a *small* PDF file and send it directly to the printer with
> > > netcat:
> > >
> > > nc 192.168.71.20 9100 < file.pdf
> > >
> > > or
> > >
> > > nc BRN001BA9E3811F.local < file.pdf
> > >
> > > Does it print?
> >
> > Doesn't look like it:
> >
> > gene@coyote:~/Downloads$ nc BRN001BA9E3811F.local <7i77_layout.pdf
> > no port[s] to connect to
> > gene@coyote:~/Downloads$ nc 192.168.71.20 < 7i77_layout.pdf
> > no port[s] to connect to
>
> Haven't you omitted the port to connect to? Just like I did for one of
> the lines above. :(. Apologies.
>
> nc 192.168.71.20 9100 < 7i77_layout.pdf
> ^^^^
It is a pity this correction to a simple command was not made and the
outcome described. The txt record for the printer has
pdl=application/octet-stream,image/urf"
PDFs will not print. I own up to spreading misinformation if I implied
they would.
I now have the use of an HP AirPrint enabled printer (a 4200 series
printer). The MIME types which are supported by this printer are
pdl=application/vnd.hp-PCL,image/jpeg,application/PCLm,image/urf
The only thing the printers have in common is image/urf.
I have changed my mind about the AirPrint capabilty on his printer being
a route to avoid using a proprietary driver. If Jarle Aase is printing
now it is through the agency of the Brother .deb packages.
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