Adding samba print drivers?

hypertone · #1 February 6th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Hi guys. I'm trying to connect a to a Windows print server with OSX 10.4.11. It seems pretty straightforward, but in the driver list, the model of printer is not listed. I downloaded and installed the driver (it's an Epson Stylus Pro 4800). But the driver does not shown in the list when it comes time to choose a driver. The only ones listed are "gimp print" drivers. Can anyone tell me the directory that the drivers install to? I tried loading the .dmg file by choosing "other printer", but that didn't work. I'm supposed to connect 8 machines to 4 of these Stylus Pro's tommorrow morning, so any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance.

MisterMe · #2 February 6th, 2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hypertone

... The only ones listed are "gimp print" drivers. ...

It is normal to setup a networked printer using a CUPS driver from Gutenprint or another source. However, I don't see a listing for your printer under Gutenprint, LinuxPrinting, or PrintFab. Other Stylus Pros are listed as paperweights. You may, however, share this printer by setting it up as a generic PostScript printer and using the host as a print server.