Xerox DocuPrint C525 A-AP Operating Guide

DocuPrint C525 A-AP Linux Print Driver Operation Guide
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Contents

This is a guide on installing the Linux print driver and items that can be set for printing. To use the print driver correctly and effectively, please read this guide before using it.
This guide is written with the assumption that you are familiar with the basic knowledge, and way of operating your Linux computer and printer.
For details on how to operate the printer, please read the manual provided with the printer.
The screen images in this manual are examples from a Turbolinux 10 Desktop.
License Agreement for Linux Printer Driver ..................................................................... 1
Conventions .....................................................................................................................3
Environments Confirmed for Operation............................................................................ 4
Preparation for Installing the Print Driver ......................................................................... 4
Installing/Uninstalling the Print Driver............................................................................... 5
Creating a Print Queue..................................................................................................... 7
Creation procedure........................................................................................................... 7
Setting Printer-specific Features .................................................................................... 14
Message List .................................................................................................................. 20
Possible Problems.......................................................................................................... 20
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 ............................................ 21

Conventions

1. The following icons are used in this guide:
2. The following conventions are used in this guide:
3. "On" and "Off" indicate the statuses in which the check box is selected and in which
Important Indicates important information which you should read.
Note Indicates additional information on operations or features.
Refer to Indicates reference sources.
Refer to "xxx" : The cross-reference is within this guide.
Refer to xxx : The cross-reference is not within this guide.
[ ] : Indicates items displayed on the computer and the printer control
panel. Also indicates the title of printed reports/lists from the printer.
the check box is cleared, respectively.
• Turbolinux and the Turbolinux logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Turbolinux, Inc.
• Red Hat and RPM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat Inc. in the United States and
other countries.
• MIRACLE LINUX and its logos are registered trademarks used under license by Miracle Linux
Corporation.
• Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries.
• The Common UNIX Printing System, CUPS, and the CUPS logo are the trademarks of Easy Software
Products.
• All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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Environments Confirmed for Operation

The environments confirmed for the operation of the Linux print driver is as follows. The print driver uses CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) as the printing system.
Linux Distribution and CUPS Version
• MIRACLE LINUX Version 3.0 - Asianux Inside: CUPS Version 1.1.17
• RedHat Enterprise Linux WS Version 3: CUPS Version 1.1.17
• SUSE Linux 9.2 Professional: CUPS Version 1.1.21
• Turbolinux 10 Desktop: CUPS Version 1.1.19
(*1): The supported environments are subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to our company's web site.
Hardware Environment
A computer with a 32-bit CPU that is x 86 compatible and can run Linux distributions.
Interface
• Parallel
•USB
(*2)
• Ethernet (supported protocol: LPR (TCP/IP))
(*2): The USB interface must be equipped as standard. (Note, however, that operation of
all USB peripheral devices is not guaranteed.)

Preparation for Installing the Print Driver

(*1)

Confirming the Network Configuration

When using this printer in a network environment (LPR protocol) connected by Ethernet, check the following settings before you start to install the print driver.
Linux computer Printer
The configuration for IP address and TCP/ IP must be set to use them.
Note
• The printer settings can be confirmed by printing [Printer Settings]. Refer to the Setup and Quick
Reference Guide on how to print the printer settings.
• For details on settings on the Linux computer, refer to the manual provided with the Linux computer.
• The IP address must be set.
• The LPD protocol must be set to [Enable]. (default: [Enable])
Refer to
• Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Downloading the Print Driver

Download the print driver for the Linux operating system from our company's web site onto your computer.
Important
• Please take note that the communication cost will be borne by the customers.
Our company's web site http://www.fxprinters.com/
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Installing/Uninstalling the Print Driver

The installer (RPM package) is provided with the printer to install the print driver in your Linux computer. By using the installer, you can upgrade or uninstall the print driver that has already been installed in the computer.

Installing/Upgrading the Print Driver

To install or upgrade the print driver, specify the RPM package from the command line of the terminal. The procedure is as follows.
1. Open a terminal.
Note
• The method to open a terminal differs according to the Linux distribution. For details, refer to the manual provided with your Linux distribution.
2. Log in as a superuser and execute the following command.
rpm -Uvh Fuji_Xerox-DocuPrint_C525_A_AP-x.x-1.i386.rpm
Note
• In this example the RPM package is in the current directory. If the RPM package is in a different directory, specify the path to the RPM package.
• Change x.x to the version of the file to be installed.
3. When the following screen appears, installation is complete. Confirm and then go to
“Creating a Print Queue” (P. 7).
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Uninstalling the Print Driver

To uninstall the print driver, select the RPM package from the command line of the terminal. The procedure is as follows.
1. Open a terminal.
Note
• The method to open a terminal differs according to the Linux distribution. For details, refer to the manual provided with your Linux distribution.
2. Log in as a superuser and execute the following command.
rpm -e Fuji_Xerox-DocuPrint_C525_A_AP
Note
• Change x.x to the version of the file to be uninstalled.
3. When the following screen appears, uninstallation is complete. Confirm the
application has been uninstalled.
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Creating a Print Queue

To use the printer on a Linux operating system, you must create a print queue after installing the print driver. The following describes the procedure for creating a print queue using the Web browser from the Web Managemnet page (http://localhost:631/).

Set the CUPS password (for SUSE only)

If you are using SUSE (CUPS Version 1.1.21 or later), execute the following command in the terminal window in advance, and then set the CUPS password.
1. Open a terminal.
Note
• The method to open a terminal differs according to the Linux distribution. For details, refer to the manual provided with your Linux distribution.
2. Log in as a superuser and execute the following command.
lppasswd -g sys -a root
In step 5 of the next section, when asked to enter a password, enter the password that is set here.

Creation procedure

1. Make sure that the printer is on. When using the parallel or USB connection, also
make sure that the Linux computer is correctly connected to the printer by the cable.
2. Start a Web browser, and then enter the following URL into the address bar to access
to the CUPS Web Management page. http://localhost:631/
3. Click [Printers] or [Manage Printers].
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4. Click [Add Printer].
5. If the dialog box asks you to enter a user name (root) and password (CUPS’s
password when using SUSE), log in with a user that has administrator right.
6. Specify each item, and then click [Continue].
Note
• You can specify [Location] and [Description] for your preference.
7. Follow the procedures below to add the printer, according to your connection type.
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