Cups - lpoptions - I Dunno?!?!

[RtX]

If I had that option (draft mode) in CUPS I would. I cannot find this
option however.

On 12/21/06, Bradley Hook <bhook at kssb.net> wrote:
> Not sure if this will fix your problem, but I configure my printers to
> print in low quality draft mode by just setting them that way in the
> CUPS web based utility (connect to http://localhost:631).
>
> ~Bradley
>
> RtX wrote:
> > Sometimes it seems that you have all the bases covered in your post
> > but under stress you leave things out. Sorry.
> >
> > System here is Xubuntu 6.06 LTS (Debian). CUPS V-1.2.2. Okidata ML 320 Turbo.
> >
> > I found a post on the net where someone had the same issue. Upgrading
> > from on old SCO box to Linux. They said this:
> >
> > <-- snip -->
> >
> > Since CUPS supports modern formats and languages, the sample drivers
> > have to run your printers in graphics mode, which is significantly
> > slower than the text mode used by the old SCO (System V) print
> > spooler.
> >
> > The simplest fix is to use the interface scripts from your old server
> > with CUPS:
> >
> >      lpadmin -p printername -i scriptname.sh
> >
> > <-- snip -->
> >
> > I don't have access to the old system as it has sunk to "not working"
> > yesterday. I gotta get this printer to print in text mode (high
> > speed). Anything else you need, just ask.
> >
> > On 12/20/06, Kelsay, Brian - Kansas City, MO <brian.kelsay at kcc.usda.gov> wrote:
> >> http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Essays/smart-questions.html
> >> http://plone.org/documentation/how-to/ask-for-help
> >>
> >> You are doing pretty good, BUT you might like to tell us what distro of
> >> Linux you installed, what version of CUPS, what config tools for CUPS,
> >> if any, are installed.  This is important for a few reasons, like what
> >> updating tools might be used to install additional software, where apps
> >> live (path to), etc.  You did a really good job of describing the
> >> problem, but you need to add those details so the solution can be
> >> tailored to you.
> >>
> >> I might look at linuxprinting.org for config info on your printer.  I
> >> have not actually set up more than just an old laser printer under linux
> >> and it may not have been using CUPS, but I got some good info there.
> >>
> >>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: On Behalf Of RtX
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 5:10 PM
> >>> To: KC Linux Users Group
> >>> Subject: Cups - lpoptions - I Dunno?!?!
> >>>
> >>> So, I'm finishing up my conversion from SCO UNIX 3.2 /
> >>> Keypoint to Linux. Got the data off the old server and onto
> >>> the new server. Had the VAR setup Keypoint software and
> >>> everything is working on that end.
> >>> I still have a few hiccups that I'm working on and could use some help.
> >>>
> >>> 1.) The Keypoint software requires WYSE 60 emulation to work properly.
> >>> We are using SecureCRT for Windows workstation clients and all
> >>> works well however, the ANSI characters are not the same as
> >>> they were in the old serial terminals they were using. Dashes
> >>> or hyphens that are used in the program for simple menus are
> >>> now O's and the like. Is there a way (or setting) to get the
> >>> proper characters back?
> >>>
> >>> 2.) The biggest problem! They print from Keypoint using an
> >>> Okidata ML320 9-pin printer which is connected to the server
> >>> directly through lp0. The software prints everything fine but
> >>> the printer prints in LQ mode instead of Draft mode. I need
> >>> this printer to print in Draft mode for speed reasons. All
> >>> settings on the front panel of the printer are overridden by
> >>> cups (or lp?) at print time so simply selecting "Draft"
> >> >from the printer's front panel does not work.
> >>> On the old system, the printer would print everything in Draft
> >>> mode and all was good. They have one certain page that they
> >>> print that they would select a CPI of 17 (instead of 10) to
> >>> get everything on the page. This no longer works. If I select
> >>> a CPI of 17 on the front panel, then try to print this page,
> >>> the CPI is changed back to 10 by the server.
> >>>
> >>> If I add "raw=true" in /etc/cups/lpoptions, the printer will
> >>> print in Draft mode but does not handle page length properly.
> >>> It feels like I need to add a "Draft" option to lpoptions but
> >>> I have not found any reference to setting print quality in
> >>> lpoptions on the net so I'm stuck.
> >>>
> >>> Comments? Please help and thanks a bunch!
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> RtX...
> >>>
> >>> Ty Unes - Overland Park, Ks.
> >>> riverty at gmail.com
> >
> >
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RtX...

Ty Unes - Overland Park, Ks.
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