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06-19-2003

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The link does provide an answer (from what I'm reading).

Quote:

Problem Solution description :

In a nutshell , the problem was ultimately solved firstly by using the interface script /usr/lib/hpnp/hpnpIS.model as a default interface and then adding the printer. Then , the new script in /etc/lp/interfaces was amended slightly so as to use the landscape mode as the default.

At line 314 of the /etc/lp/interfaces/[printer] script there should be a CASE statement that handles the control codes that get sent to the printer based on the required mode of printing.

314 case "$orientation" in
315 landscape)
316 echo "\033&l1O\c"
317 ;;
318
319 *)
3 echo "\033&l0O\c"
321 ;;
322 esac

I solved the problem by setting the landscape option as the default. Remove the line 3 and add a copy of the line of code at 316. This was necessary to do because currently the script , like many others , sets landscape or portrait options based on what the user specifies on the command line using 'lp'. What is not mentioned in most existing hardcopy SCO documentations is that Even although you do NOT need filters to print in landscape mode , a filter defined by the UNIX command 'lpfilter' needs to be associated with the relevant printer if you are going to use the '-y landscape' or equivalent option to the lp command. If you try to use the '-y landscape' option with the lp command for a printer that does not have a filter , you will get the following error message :

# lp -d hotkey -y landscape /etc/hosts
UX:lp: ERROR: There is no filter to convert the file content.
UX:lp: TO FIX: Use the lpstat -p -l command to find a
printer that can handle the file type
directly, or consult with your system
administrator.
#

Because of this , the solution you have outlined in /SCOFAQ/scotec7.html#defaults will not work if the printer does not have a filter , at least in UW7 systems ; I cannot vouch for others.

And this seems to be supported by the referenced Technical Article found at SCO (TA111121 which has step by step instruction.

(FYI - I can only assume this will work in your environment - I don't have a SCO box to do testing on)

RTM

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GIMPPRINT-MEDIATYPES(7) 				      Gimp-Print Manual Pages					   GIMPPRINT-MEDIATYPES(7)

NAME

       gimpprint-mediatypes - Gimp-Print media types

DESCRIPTION

       Gimp-Print  supports  many  different  media  types,  which are printer type specific.  The option names are case sensitive.  Two names are
       listed for each resolution; the first (short) name is the mediatype, and the second (long) name is descriptive.	Not all  media	types  are
       supported on all printers.

MEDIA TYPES

   Epson and Lexmark (other than the 4076) inkjet printers
       Media Type     Description
       ------------------------------------------
       Plain	      Plain Paper
       PlainFast      Plain Paper Fast Load
       Postcard       Postcard
       GlossyFilm     Glossy Film
       Transparency   Transparencies
       Envelope       Envelopes
       BackFilm       Back Light Film
       Matte	      Matte Paper
       Inkjet	      Inkjet Paper
       Coated	      Photo Quality Inkjet Paper
       GlossyPhoto    Premium Glossy Photo Paper
       Luster	      Premium Luster Photo Paper
       Photo	      Photo Paper
       Glossy	      Photo Quality Glossy Paper
       Ilford	      Ilford Heavy Paper
       Other	      Other

       We  have  found	that glossy photo papers not specifically designed for Epson printers generally perform poorly in Epson printers.  The ink
       tends to pool on the paper, causing muddy shadows and possibly leaving ink on the printer rollers.  Use of  the	highest  quality  printing
       modes  (1440x720  highest quality and 2880x720 unidirectional) produces the best result on such papers, probably because printing is slower
       and there is more time for the ink to dry.

   Canon printers
       Media Type     Description
       -------------------------------------
       Plain	      Plain Paper
       Transparency   Transparencies
       BackFilm       Back Print Film
       Fabric	      Fabric Sheets
       Envelope       Envelope
       Coated	      High Resolution Paper
       TShirt	      T-Shirt Transfers
       GlossyFilm     High Gloss Film
       GlossyPaper    Glossy Photo Paper
       GlossyCards    Glossy Photo Cards
       GlossyPro      Photo Paper Pro

   PCL (Hewlett-Packard and Lexmark 4076) inkjet printers
       Media Type	Description
       ----------------------------------------
       Plain		Plain
       Bond		Bond
       Premium		Premium
       Glossy		Glossy/Photo
       Transparency	Transparency
       GlossyQD 	Quick-dry Photo
       TransparencyQD	Quick-dry Transparency

       PCL laser printers do not allow specification of any media type.

COPYRIGHT

       Copyright (C) 2001 Michael Sweet (mike@easysw.com) and Robert Krawitz (rlk@alum.mit.edu)

       This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as  published	by
       the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

       This manual page was written by Roger Leigh (roger@whinlatter.uklinux.net)

SEE ALSO

       gimpprint-color(7),   gimpprint-dithers(7),   gimpprint-imagetypes(7),	gimpprint-inktypes(7),	gimpprint-mediasizes(7),  gimpprint-media-
       sources(7), gimpprint-models(7), gimpprint-resolutions(7).

Version 4.2.4							    25 Nov 2002 					   GIMPPRINT-MEDIATYPES(7)

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