[edit] pxlmono for Mac OS X

[edit] Downloads Required

pxlmono-1.2.dmg ( 2.7MB): The pxlmono package requires, but does not include, Foomatic-RIP and GPL Ghostscript for Mac OS X. Download these items from the links below, if necessary.
source code--PPDs generated by PPD-O-MATIC (3.0.0 or newer)
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: March 8, 2008

The pxlmono package contains PPD files for the supported printers from Brother, Epson, Gestetner, HP, Infotec, Kyocera, Lanier, NRG, Ricoh, Samsung, and Savin and others. On Mac OS X Jaguar and later, printing with pxlmono PPDs requires Foomatic-RIP (a CUPS filter script) and Ghostscript (an open-source PostScript interpreter), and a foomatic PPD for each supported printer. The PPDs are designed to be used in conjuction with the Foomatic-RIP filter and Ghostscript. The PPDs use the 'pxlmono' and 'pxlcolor' devices that are built into Ghostscript.

This release fixes a problem with duplexing when using a printer from the Ricoh family of printers. Additional pxlmono printers are also included.

The PPDs are text only files and will work equally well on either PPC or Intel Macs.

[edit] Installation Notes

Pleae make sure that you have downloaded and installed the Foomatic-RIP and Ghostscript packages. The pxlmono PPDs will not work without these being installed.

[edit] Printer Set Up Instructions

To add a printer queue, Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5.x) users should use the Print & Fax from System Preferences. Click on the + (plus) icon at the lower left. 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.

Tiger 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 pxlmono installer for Mac OS X ncludes PPDs for 529 printers.

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