Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 13:15:54 +0100 From: "siefke_listen@web.de" <siefke_listen@web.de> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Brother Printer Message-ID: <20120302131554.25016adc.siefke_listen@web.de> In-Reply-To: <20120302065220.2b4fa8f9@scorpio> References: <20120302122543.0dc89556.siefke_listen@web.de> <20120302065220.2b4fa8f9@scorpio>
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Hello, On Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:52:20 -0500 Jerry wrote: > I have an MFC-9560CDW that works (somewhat) but it needs CUPS > installed. Even then it doesn't work with a program that does > not offer an "LPR" print option. I installed cups. The printer is created but also, and the Linux drivers are also found. But he refuses to print. I would say this is due to the shell script. > The fact that it works under Windows is not surprising. Printing under > Windows "just works". There is a movement towards that goal now in > progress for now-Windows based systems. See > <http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting>; > for further details. It is clear under Windows would be running a cow with no effort. :) > Brother does supply print drivers for Linux; however (and I have > checked), they have no intention of writing ones for other operating > systems. I have spend some time trying to port those drivers to BSD; > however, I just don't have the necessary time required to complete the > project. This is where a "paid" entity or organization to accomplish > such a task would be of immeasurable use. Yes it's true. I asked if Brother can not create a PPD file, without the junction with the shell scripts. Until now has not answered Brother. Regards Silvio
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