On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:22:09 -0600, Chris Mohler wrote > > You can also try downloading Turboprint (www.turboprint.de). Granted, you need > > to pay for it to get full functionality of your Canon IP4000 or i9900 printer, > > but it's worth it (You can use the demo version to try it. But need to get a > > license to unlock all it's features). I use it (the full version) and I'll > > never go back to using the generic cups drivers. (Turboprint interfaces to > > Cups, so all apps can use the printer) And as new printers are released, it's > > updated to allow full use of the new printer.. (I use it with my Canon Pixma > > 800R, using it's wireless function, no problems at all.. Also works well in > > FC4 & FC5.) > > Interesting - what functionality is present with the program that is > missing from gutenprint/cups? > > Chris > Well, you get FULL paper control (for use with Photo printing, etc), able to see when ink is running out (unless it has a display like my MP800R, where it tells me that on the display) Adjust print resolutions etc.. Plus it supports a LARGE range of Canon, HP and Epson printers.. I haven't used the Cups drivers, so I don't know how advanced they have gotten these days.. I got so used to using turboprint, I haven't bothered checking the cups drivers. Wolf -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)
