Re: All-in-One printer: HP OfficeJet 8012
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.
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