[wellylug] Epson printer under Linux

[Cliff Pratt]

Andrej wrote:
> On Thu, 11 Aug 2005 17:16, David Antliff wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>>... I needed and I was surprised and disappointed that I didn't 
>>have to compile anything, create random symlinks or hack
>>numerous  config files :(
> 
> /me recommends Slackware.  
> Download and install foomatic, find out how foomatic-configure 
> works and how to set-up your printer using it with CUPS. 
> Manually editing cups.conf, modifying permissions on 
> some directories in /var.... aaah, slackware, my love :D
> 
As I recall, the Epson printer don't work with foomatic. I 
had to use the gimp-print drivers for my C82 and cups.

Cheers,

Cliff