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OpenPrinting : MacOSX : hpijs

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[edit] HPIJS for Mac OS X


[edit] Downloads Required

[edit] Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard), Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger), and Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther)

hpijs-2.7.10-UB.dmg (4.0 MB)
The hpijs package includes version 2.7.10 of the hpijs driver and PPDs for over 600 compatible printing devices. This package requires, but does not include Foomatic-RIP and Ghostscript for Mac OS X. Download these items from the links below, if necessary.
source code

[edit] Mac OS X 10.2.x (Jaguar)

hpijs-2.7.10-Jaguar-ppc.dmg (3.1 MB)
The hpijs-foomatic package includes version 2.7.6 of the hpijs driver, the Foomatic-RIP runtime, and PPDs for opver 520 compatible printing devices. This package requires, but does not include, Ghostscript for Mac OS X. Download it from the link below, if necessary.
source code


Foomatic-RIP  (224KB)
The Foomatic-RIP package installs the necessary core runtime components (the foomatic-RIP CUPS filter and the foomatic-gswrapper) to enable printing with Foomatic machinery in Mac OS X. Foomatic-RIP is required for all users. It is not necessary to install Foomatic-RIP more than once.
source code included on disk image

[edit] Ghostscript for Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard), Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger), and Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther)

gplgs-8.61-ub.dmg (22.4 MB)
GPL Ghostscript 8.61 is an open-source PostScript interpreter that includes integrated support for the CUPS printing system in Mac OS X. It is the replacement for ESP Ghostscript.
GPL Ghostscript is required for all users. It is not necessary to install Ghostsccript more than once.
source code

[edit] Ghostscript for Mac OS X 10.2.x (Jaguar)

gplgs-8.61-jaguar-ppc.dmg (17.1 MB)
GPL Ghostscript 8.61 is an open-source PostScript interpreter that includes integrated support for the CUPS printing system in Mac OS X. It is the replacement for ESP Ghostscript.
GPL Ghostscript is required for all users. It is not necessary to install Ghostsccript more than once.
source code

Please note: all packages require Mac OS X version 10.2 or newer.


[edit] Package Description

Release Date: October 29, 2007

The HPIJS driver is the first free, open-source driver issued by HP for their DeskJet and LaserJet printers. For most supported printers, this driver produces output quality equivalent to the proprietary HP drivers. In photo mode, with photo paper, the output quality is very high, especially for the HP DeskJet 990C and later models, which auto-detect the paper type in hardware. Photo printing is fully supported in the newer 6- and 7-ink models.

A major advantage of using this driver over those supplied by HP is the direct interface between HPIJS and the native CUPS spooler, which allows printing from any printer over any available connection such as USB, AppleTalk, TCP/IP (via LPD and IPP), HP JetDirect, and shared windows printers via SAMBA. Additionally, this driver utilizes the existing Mac OS X USB "backend" and thus does not install any software that might interfere with standard USB operation.

Please note: several HP USB devices may not print successfully over the standard Mac OS X USB "backend". Please see this note for more information.

[edit] Installation Notes

  • The hpijs 2.7.10 release does not include the Foomatic-RIP filter. This is a change from past practice. If you do not already have the Foomatic-RIP filter installed, you must download and install it separately.
  • All users must have Ghostscript installed for the hpijs drivers to work. You do not have to install Ghostscript more than once.

[edit] Printer Set Up Instructions

To add a USB printer, Tiger (OS X 10.4.x) users should open the Printer Setup Utility and click on the Add icon at the top of the Printer List window. A new window will open. In that window, click the Default Browser icon at the top left. Highlight your printer in the section below. Use the "Print Using" pop-up menu near the bottom of the window to select the correct PPD for your printer and click Add.

Jaguar (OS X 10.2.x) and Panther (OS X 10.3.x) users should open Print Center (Jaguar) or Printer Setup Utility (Panther), hold down the Option key, and click the Add Printer button in the Print Center toolbar. Within the setup sheet, choose Advanced from the top popup menu; then in the "Device:" popup menu select your printer by name (it should be the last item in the menu list). Finally, select the correct PPD from the model browser and click Add.

[edit] Printers

The hpijs installer for Mac OS X ncludes support for 635 printers.