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Adrian

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Install modern printer under ArcaOS 5.1.1
« on: September 07, 2025, 07:17:35 pm »
Hi,

Perhaps, this the most difficult part of ArcaOS.
Find a suffer printerdriver.
My current (inkjet) printer is not the modern.
The Epson XP-6000 is from 2018 but works perfect, at least under MacOS and windows (not windows 3.xx)
I have tried several options for installing this printer.
It looks that I have found a CUPS compatible file for installing this printer, but not.
Then I have to fall back on the older printerdrivers shipped with ArcaOS.
Succes is variable, flat text will be printed out but OO en Lotus smart suite don't.
The printer is then connected with an USB kabel to the laptop, wifi won't work.
ArcaOS "sees" the USB connected printer but I'm not able to install a printerdriver.

Suggestions?
Adrian


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Re: Install modern printer under ArcaOS 5.1.1
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2025, 10:19:13 pm »
Hello Adrian

I documented my Epson EcoTank L4150 here:
- https://www.os2world.com/wiki/index.php?title=Epson_EcoTank_L4150

I used on CUPS (for wifi) the "Epson L310", but I guess it is different for the Epson XP-6000.

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Re: Install modern printer under ArcaOS 5.1.1
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2025, 12:58:37 am »
Hi Adrian

Printer installation can get to be a bit of trial and error - quite often with success.

Firstly you need the current ppd file for your printer, I suspect Epson call it a linux driver and it will probably be wrapped up in some sort of *nixy package which you will need to extract it from.

You need all the necessary bits of cups installed.

Then use Computer -> Printers -> Manage Printers -> File -> Import PPD...
This should clean unnecessary bits that "our" cups does not understand from the ppd file, set the codepage correctly and import the result of those processes into the PSPRINT.DRV driver package enabling you to select your printer during the Create Printer process.

To check if the above is successful:
   - Is your printer listed here http://localhost:631/printers/
   - If listed Click on the printer name and select Print Test Page from the Maintenance dropdown list


Hope the above helps

Pete