Configuring the Xerox Phaser 8400 printer under Linux
Mike Gore Nov 2005
Using CUPS and PPD files
- Please refer to CupsOnLinux before starting
- Download this file xerox.tar the tar file contains PPDs for Xerox printers and was built from Xerox source CupsPrinterPkg2005_03_01.tar .
- Extract the file into a temporary location then move whichever ever files you need to your systems PPD folder
- You must restart cupsd after you adding any PPD files
- PPD location Notes
Debian PPD files are in /usr/share/ppd/Xerox (file need to be gziped)
On Fedora PPD file are in /usr/share/cups/Xerox (file need to be gziped)
- These files were build from Xerox original CupsPrinterPkg2005_03_01.tarLocated in http://download.support.xerox.com/pub/drivers/DocuColor_2006/drivers/unix/en/CupsPrinterPkg2005_03_01.tar
Configuration
Distribution-independent Method
Alex Roman Dec 2004
Notes This is a really cool printer which uses "solid ink". It's also lightening fast!
Downloading the necessary software
Installing the software
Adding a printer
That should do it and now you should be able to use your new uberprinter!
-- MikeGore - 16 Nov 2005
-- AlexRoman - 01 Dec 2004