1. Introduction
System Requirements
This printer driver can be used with the following systems.
Hardware Requirements
This printer driver can be used with the following hardware environment.
Computer that is able to operate Linux, with x86 compatible CPU (32-bit or 64-bit)
Supported CUPS Versions
This driver supports all CUPS versions from CUPS 1.1.17 onward.
Note
- In order to avoid potential security problems related to earlier versions of CUPS, it is recommended that you install
CUPS 1.1.19 or later.
- In order to print in an IPv6 network environment, CUPS version 1.2.xx or later is required.
Software Requirements
Because this printer driver uses the UFR II filter, a Ghostscript including the common API (GlueCode) that is
appropriate for your system is required. Confirm whether the system you are using has a corresponding common API (GlueCode) and
update the Ghostscript from the following website, if necessary.
Note
- If you are updating Ghostscript in Debian, execute the "Installation of ESP Ghostscript with Vector Printer Driver
Interface" procedure described in
http://opfc.sourceforge.jp/debian.html.en, then
change the default setting according to the following procedure.
1 Start Linux, and log in as 'root'.
$ su
2 Enter the following command:
# update-alternatives --config gs
The following will be displayed:
Selection Alternative
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*+ 1
/usr/bin/gs-gpl
2
/usr/bin/gs-esp
Press Enter to keep the default [*], or type selection number:
3 Select the gs-esp number (for example, '2').