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Old 11-30-2005, 09:33 PM   #1
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linux printer driver "URGENT"


i need help regarding linux printer driver. do you have any ideas how i can develop one. thanks
 
Old 11-30-2005, 09:37 PM   #2
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What sort of printer is it?

Have you checked www.linuxprinting.org

I hope this helps
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Old 11-30-2005, 11:53 PM   #3
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thanks

i am planning to develop a driver that is not specific to a certain kind of printer. i have already checked the site. i do not know where to start. that is my biggest problem as of now. thanks again.
 
Old 12-01-2005, 01:31 AM   #4
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Lol, good luck!
 
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First, you need the printer interface spec. Some are available, others not.

I've never written drivers, but I've read good reviews of a book entitles "Linux Device Drivers: (O-Reilly)
 
  


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