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# <c>cat test.txt > /dev/lp0 </c>
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					Some printers (e.g. several HP LaserJets) need a ^L (Control-L) at the end of the file to

            

            

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					trigger printing. Without the ^L the cat succeeds, but the printer absorbs the

            

            

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					data, then sits and does nothing.

            

            

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				Before you use foomatic to generate a PPD file, it may be necessary to locate the third party drivers for your printer. For example, Epson provides <uri link="http://www.epkowa.co.jp/english/linux_e/linux.html">several printer drivers</uri> for open source operating systems. However, as with Epson's, many of these special drivers are not open source.

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				Before you use foomatic to generate a PPD file, it may be necessary to locate the third party drivers for your printer. For example, Epson provides <uri link="http://www.epkowa.co.jp/english/linux_e/linux.html">several printer drivers</uri> for open source operating systems. However, as with Epson's, many of these special drivers are not open source.

        

        

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				<p>The following printing drivers are available as ebuilds in portage: gimp-print, omni, hpijs.</p>

            

            

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				For most printers besides HP Inkjets, you will be able to use the standard Linux printer drivers. Visit the <uri link="http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi">linuxprinting.org printer support database</uri> to find information on your specific printer. Make sure you read the documentation provided with any driver you download for installation and licensing information.

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				For most printers besides HP Inkjets, you will be able to use the standard Linux printer drivers. Visit the <uri link="http://www.linuxprinting.org/printer_list.cgi">linuxprinting.org printer support database</uri> to find information on your specific printer. Make sure you read the documentation provided with any driver you download for installation and licensing information.

        

        

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