README for cups 1.6.x REQUIREMENTS 1. As of version 1.5 cups needs libusb to print to usb printers, the kernel modules usblp is no longer supported. The port installs /etc/modprobe.de/cups.conf to blacklist the module. 2. In order to have more printer drivers available, the installation of the gutenprint port (formerly gimp-print) is recommended. HP DeskJet/LaserJet users should install the hpijs driver. 3. Build and install in the following order: - cups - ghostscript - cups-filters - gutenprint (optionally) - foomatic-filters (optionally) - hpijs (optionally) Most common printers should be supported by the above configuration, if NOT you must have foomatic-filters installed and must generate a PPD file (Postscript Printer Description) for your printer: 1. Select your printer from http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi 2. Select a driver, be shure the driver is available within ghostscript. You can see all drivers included in ghostscript with a 'gs -h'. 3. Download the PPD file for your printer. 4. Save the PPD file to /usr/share/cups/model/. 5. Restart cups with '/etc/rc.d/cups restart' PRE-INSTALL POST-INSTALL 1. Remove the usblp kernel module before starting cups. 2. Configure your printer with the web-interface, http://localhost:631. PRECAUTION