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=== Printer driver ===
=== Printer driver ===
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Here are some of the driver packages.
Choosing the right driver depends on the printer.
Some of the package
names
are
misleading because printers of other makes
may
rely on them.
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Choosing the right driver depends on the printer.
Package
names
may be
misleading because printers of other makes
can
rely on them
. Additional printer drivers are available from the [[AUR]]
.
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* {{AUR|cndrvcups-lb}} - Canon UFR2 driver with support for LBP, iR and MF series printers.
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* {{AUR|cnijfilter-mg4200}} - Printer drivers for Canon MG4200
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* {{Pkg|cups-pdf}} - A package that allows one to setup a virtual PDF Printer that generates a PDF out of jobs sent to it
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* {{AUR|foo2zjs}} - Drivers for ZjStream protocol printers such as the HP Laserjet 1018. More info [http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com here]. It also includes drivers for HBPL protocol such as the Dell C1765 MFP. More info [http://foo2hbpl.rkkda.com here]
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* {{Pkg|foomatic-db}}, {{Pkg|foomatic-db-engine}} and {{Pkg|foomatic-db-nonfree}} - Foomatic is a database-driven system for integrating free software printer drivers with common spoolers under Unix.
* {{Pkg|gutenprint}} - A collection of high quality drivers for Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Sony, Olympus, and PCL printers for use with GhostScript, CUPS, Foomatic, and the [[GIMP]]
* {{Pkg|gutenprint}} - A collection of high quality drivers for Canon, Epson, Lexmark, Sony, Olympus, and PCL printers for use with GhostScript, CUPS, Foomatic, and the [[GIMP]]
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* {{Pkg|foomatic-db}}, {{Pkg|foomatic-db-engine}} and {{Pkg|foomatic-db-nonfree}} - Foomatic is a database-driven system for integrating free software printer drivers with common spoolers under Unix.
* {{Pkg|hplip}} - HP drivers for DeskJet, OfficeJet, Photosmart, Business Inkjet and some LaserJet printer models, as well as a number of Brother printers.
* {{Pkg|hplip}} - HP drivers for DeskJet, OfficeJet, Photosmart, Business Inkjet and some LaserJet printer models, as well as a number of Brother printers.
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* {{AUR|hpoj}} - If you are using an HP Officejet, you should also install this package and follow the instructions to avoid problems as in [https://answers.launchpad.net/hplip/+question/133425 this thread].
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* {{AUR|samsung-unified-driver}} - Unified Linux Driver for Samsung printers and scanners. Required for new printers such as the ML-2160.
* {{Pkg|splix}} - Samsung drivers for SPL (Samsung Printer Language) printers.
* {{Pkg|splix}} - Samsung drivers for SPL (Samsung Printer Language) printers.
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* {{AUR|foo2zjs}} - Drivers for ZjStream protocol printers such as the HP Laserjet 1018. More info [http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com here]. Package is available in the [[AUR]]. It also includes drivers for HBPL protocol such as the Dell C1765 MFP. More info [http://foo2hbpl.rkkda.com here]
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* {{AUR|hpoj}} - If you are using an HP Officejet, you should also install this package and follow the instructions to avoid problems as in [https://answers.launchpad.net/hplip/+question/133425 this thread]. Package is available in the [[AUR]].
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* {{AUR|samsung-unified-driver}} - Unified Linux Driver for Samsung printers and scanners. Required for new printers such as the ML-2160. Package is available in the [[AUR]].
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* {{AUR|cndrvcups-lb}} - Canon UFR2 driver with support for LBP, iR and MF series printers. Package is available in the [[AUR]].
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* {{AUR|cnijfilter-mg4200}} - Printer drivers for Canon MG4200
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* {{Pkg|cups-pdf}} - A package that allows one to setup a virtual PDF Printer that generates a PDF out of jobs sent to it
==== Download printer PPD ====
==== Download printer PPD ====