Xerox Phaser 6130: how to use it? (Solved)

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#31 Post by rcrsn51 »

In that case, maybe we can do a manual CUPS install.

1. From the Add Printer screen, select: AppSocket/HP JetDirect.

2. In the Connection box, delete "socket" and type: parallel:/dev/usb/lp0

3. In the Make list for Xerox, there is a built-in Gutenprint driver for the 6130N
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#32 Post by bambuko »

Almost there :D
it is printing !!
but it only gives me an option of grayscale in defaults
this is a colour printer, so it would be rather dissapointing if I had to limit myself to black and white :?

sounds like driver problem?
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#33 Post by rcrsn51 »

Because this is a Postscript printer, it should only need a PPD file, not a full driver. I have attached the 6130N PPD that came from the Xerox download site.

1. Copy it to /usr/share/cups/model.

2. Delete your current printer and install again.

If it doesn't work, I have another PPD to try.
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#34 Post by bambuko »

Rather than delete I simply modified and pointed to new ppd file.
All options are there (including colur etc).
Should be OK, but at the moment sorting out printer deafults (reluctant to cooperate)
Will report as soon as I get the print out
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#35 Post by rcrsn51 »

In case that PPD doesn't work, I have attached one from openprinting.org.
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#36 Post by bambuko »

The one from open printing works OK, but has very few (well... none) default options to set.
Original one from Xerox has all the options, but I am unable to set auto paper feed - it insists on asking me to do manual paper feed ... :oops: :twisted:

Having said all this - I am very happy customer - I have a printer in Puppy, even if remain puzzled why it was such a palava to get it going :lol:
No wonder some beginners chuck their toys out of the pram :roll:

If you can offer any suggestions about paper feed deafults on Xerox PPD file I would be grateful, otherwise I will take the one from openprinting.org

Once again - thank you for getting me out of caca :P
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#37 Post by rcrsn51 »

bambuko wrote:The one from open printing works OK, but has very few (well... none) default options to set.
But colour works?
Original one from Xerox has all the options, but I am unable to set auto paper feed - it insists on asking me to do manual paper feed
Is there a setting for paper feed on the printer's own control panel?

I am curious as to whether CUPS would work properly with a slightly older Puppy like Slacko 570 or Precise 571.
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#38 Post by bambuko »

Yes, the colour works fine

as to the CUPS mysteries - if you are puzzled :roll: :P than mere mortals like myself can only gape :lol:
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#39 Post by bambuko »

panic over :oops: :oops:
sorry - it was my cluster fuck up
I didn't notice that pdf document I was using as a test print, had in it's setting "manual feed tray"
Once I ammended it, all is fine

One thing still puzzling me is why the other PPD files ignored this setting - I suppose it is because they are so simple.

I am happy bunny now!
and sorry for the confusion.
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#40 Post by peterw »

Hi bambuko and rcrsn51

Glad you got the printer working and by following this post I have learnt a little more. Good news for all,

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#41 Post by bambuko »

Yes, I am pleased I got it going with rcrsn51's help, but critical piece of info still remains a total mystery :? - why did I have to add this printer manually? and why does it work with earlier puppys but not with the latest?
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#42 Post by backi »

Seems i am sufferring from the same problem .When i use Palemoon with Localhost:631
can reach Cups setup but does not find any Printer (only Pdf (pdf writer)).
This is in Tahr Pup 6.0 .
Using a HP Deskjet f370 Printer .
All drivers are installed . Works in other Puppys (Raring-Dpup-Macpup-Precise).

Any idea ?
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#43 Post by rcrsn51 »

backi wrote:Any idea ?
Please read the entire thread and apply the solution that worked for bambuko.
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#44 Post by rcrsn51 »

@backi: No reply?
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#45 Post by backi »

Hi rcrscn51 !

Tried procedure as above did find printer ...but did not print.

Bambuko sayd "
but critical piece of info still remains a total mystery Confused - why did I have to add this printer manually? and why does it work with earlier puppys but not with the latest?"

Makes me wonder too.
This is the first Pup that did not let me print .(Tahr Pup 6.0 )
Setup procedure as usual .
In browser local:host 631 ........but did not find any Printer.

Gave up !
Nevertheless ..thanks !!
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#46 Post by bambuko »

rcrsn51 wrote:In that case, maybe we can do a manual CUPS install.

1. From the Add Printer screen, select: AppSocket/HP JetDirect.
2. In the Connection box, delete "socket" and type: parallel:/dev/usb/lp0
3. In the Make list for Xerox, there is a built-in Gutenprint driver for the 6130N
Just as an addendum (and thank you!)
Had exactly the same problem on another distro - and the instructions worked perfectly again!

Thank you!
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#47 Post by rcrsn51 »

Excellent. It's still a mystery why this printer will not advertise its presence as a USB device to CUPS.
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