Missing/corrupt PPD files?

[Goffioul Michael]

See my response to this problem:
http://lists.kde.org/?l=kde-print&m=108237910820800&w=2
it might be the same. If it's not, could you as well post your
PPD file (compressed), such that I can have a look.

Michael.

> Hello.
> 
> I have seen references peppered through the archives about 
> missing tabs on the printer options pages. All of these 
> messages mention incorrect or bad PPD files.
> 
> I have a similar issue. My printer works fine. It's a Canon 
> BJC 250, using CUPS and Gimp-print. Linuxprinters.org 
> recomended using GIMP print with this printer. However CUPS 
> does appear to have a PPD file for this printer. I guess it's 
> a tossup which of those to use then. In the CUPs interface, I 
> can select resolution and colour fine.
> 
> However, in KDE (3.2.1 on Gentoo) when I go to the printers 
> property page, I do not get the tab that allows me to select 
> resolution and colour. I discovered how to add/associate a 
> printer with the queue, but when I get to the point that I 
> tell KDE that I have a Canon/BJC 250, it reports that it is 
> unable to load the PPD for my printer.
> 
> I'm sure I'm just missing something really basic. Maybe some 
> misplaced files, but as yet I have not been able to discover 
> what I need to do to make this final step. I'm sure it's a 
> pretty simple thing, and when I see it I'll kick myself and 
> say 'of course!', but for now it's been driving me crazy for two days.
> 
> Any help appreciated!
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Jason
> 
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