HEIDENHAIN POSITIP 8000 Operating Instructions Manual page 160

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Unsupported printers
To set up an unsupported printer, the product needs a "PPD" file containing
information about the printer properties and drivers
Alternatively, you can select a similar printer from the list of supported printers.
The scope of functionality may be limited but general printing should be possible.
Finding PPD files
Locate the required PPD file as follows:
Search for the printer manufacturer and printer model at www.openprinting.org/
printers
Download the appropriate PPD file
or
Search for a Linux driver for the printer model on the website of the printer
manufacturer
Download the appropriate PPD file
Using PPD files
When configuring an unsupported printer, during the driver selection step you
need to copy the located PPD file to the product:
Tap Select the driver
In the Select the manufacturer dialog tap Select PPD file
Tap Select file
To navigate to the desired PPD file, tap the location where the file is stored
Navigate to the folder containing the downloaded PPD file
Select the PPD file
Tap Select
The PPD file is copied to the product
Tap Continue
The PPD file is loaded and the driver is activated
Tap Close in the message
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This unit supports only drivers that are provided by Gutenprint
(www.gutenprint.sourceforge.net).
Setup | Single steps for setup
HEIDENHAIN | POSITIP 8000 | Operating Instructions | 09/2018