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mbpark · 04-25-2006, 07:55 AM

TW,

#1. Did you get the drivers from the HP site? I've had OS X outputting to PCL printers before with no issues (specifically with high-end printer/copiers) with no issues. I've also done the direct printing from OS X to an HP printer with a JetDirect card in it, and to a Lexmark with a network connection (I do use my Powerbook for work, and have had to print from it at two printers at a customer site).

#2. CUPS converts the printer data into PostScript and does a conversion from PostScript to the printer language used (EPS, PCL, etc).

#3. When I use CUPS from a Windows 2000 or XP machine, it uses something equivalent to IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), and assign it a Apple Laserwriter PS driver so it will print correctly. It also uses a URL to define the printer. Yes, you can use multiple printer drivers for the same printer using this method, as XP or 2000 will think they're different printers.

#4. CUPS can support multiple printers on the Apple. There's no problem in that direction. It will work extremely well for this. Just remember to set all your printers to be Apple LaserWriters, and you're set.

Thanks,

Mitch

04-25-2006, 07:55 AM	#6
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	There are two issues here: TW, #1. Did you get the drivers from the HP site? I've had OS X outputting to PCL printers before with no issues (specifically with high-end printer/copiers) with no issues. I've also done the direct printing from OS X to an HP printer with a JetDirect card in it, and to a Lexmark with a network connection (I do use my Powerbook for work, and have had to print from it at two printers at a customer site). #2. CUPS converts the printer data into PostScript and does a conversion from PostScript to the printer language used (EPS, PCL, etc). #3. When I use CUPS from a Windows 2000 or XP machine, it uses something equivalent to IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), and assign it a Apple Laserwriter PS driver so it will print correctly. It also uses a URL to define the printer. Yes, you can use multiple printer drivers for the same printer using this method, as XP or 2000 will think they're different printers. #4. CUPS can support multiple printers on the Apple. There's no problem in that direction. It will work extremely well for this. Just remember to set all your printers to be Apple LaserWriters, and you're set. Thanks, Mitch