question about printing to postscript printers

[John Bleichert]

On Wed, 19 Nov 2003, Goffioul Michael wrote:
> Subject: Re: question about printing to postscript printers
>
> Hi,
>
> In the answer below, I'm assuming that you're trying to
> print from a Linux box with CUPS installed, and that your
> "target printer" is actually a print queue on your lpr-based
> UNIX server.
>
> There's 2 options: either use a generic postscript driver,
> or do not use any driver at all. Both options are (should be)
> available in the add printer wizard, when asked for a driver.
> Look for the PS driver in the "Generic" or "POSTSCRIPT"
> manufacturer. To print without any driver, use the checkbox
> in the bottom part of the wizard.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Michael.
>

I've tried that and unfortunately it doesn't work. When I select
"postscript printer" I get an error stating "Unable to find the Postscript
driver". I have ESP Ghostscript 7 installed - my question for the KDE
crowd was how do I get the kde-printer setup rig to see the driver? No
luck so far.

Thanks - JB

(accidentally sent this to the kde-linux list...)


// John Bleichert
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