Brother Printer

[C M Reinehr]

On Wednesday 19 March 2008 18:34, Joel Hammer wrote:
> I just got a Brother HL-5250DN laser printer.
>
> It understands postscript, and, so without any fuss,
> I just send my print jobs (in postscript) to the printer
> (parallel port). No problem.
>
> However, I would like to be able to access some of the
> more advanced features of this printer, like accommodating
> thick envelopes or using less toner ink.
>
> Is there a way to communicate with the printer to access
> these features by just sending some control characters
> to the printer before you send your print job? If so,
> where might those commands be found?
>
> I really don't feel like going through the work of
> installing linux drivers and all when everything is really
> working just fine.
>
> Joel

Joel,

You didn't mention if you were using CUPS or not. However, in my (limited) 
experience, using CUPS, all I've had to do is obtain the manufacturers PPD 
(sometimes by hacking the Windows driver file) file to access the 
printer "printing" features. (I have a Ricoh multi-function printer that 
requires the Windows driver to access/setup some of the other features.)

HTH

cmr

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