Re: HP DeskJet 880C

[Michael Loßin <phallobst@xxxxxx>]

hermut wrote:
> 
> my printer is an HP deskjet 880C
> how to enable color printing?

It should be the default, but you might want to try
the command line options  32bpp  or  24bpp .

> my apsfilter version is 6.0.0.

Maybe you should try a later release (6.1.x).

> i've tried using these : hpdj cdj850

See  http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=68384

There are a couple of other drivers available. However,
the pcl3 is only supported by the latest 7.0-preview
release of apsfilter. An unofficial version can be found
at
	http://briefcase.yahoo.com/losse    -> Software

> i've noticed that whatever "printer" i choose (in the list :printer driver
> supplied by ghostscript add-on), it seems that nothing changes in the
> printcap file (even if i choose canon or epson)

That's a feature :)  The changes actually take place in the
configuration file /etc/apsfilter/lp/apsfilterrc (most likely
the PRINTER=... setting).

> something wrong with ghostscript 5.50?

Could be -- get ghostscript 7.00 if you can.

> should i convert files before printing?

That what apsfilter is for normally. However, if you convert the
files yourself and it works -- then you've found an apsfilter bug.

> i dont' have a clue, but it's likely to be my fault.

>From what I can see, you _do_ have a clue, because at least
you provided sufficient information for us to help you.


HTH
Michael