libcupsfilters 2.0.0, libppd 2.0.0, cups-filters 2.0.0, cups-browsed-2.0.0

[martyj19]

There is a major release of cups-filters and a new upstream location. The cups-filters code has been split across three tarballs.

This release changes the printing architecture from one that makes all printers look like PostScript printers to one that makes all printers look like IPP Everywhere printers.

https://github.com/OpenPrinting/libcupsfilters/releases
https://github.com/OpenPrinting/libppd/releases
https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups-filters/releases
https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cups/releases

I draw your attention to the INSTALL file in cups-filters where it discusses the need to have Ghostscript. You will also probably find that an installation that lacks the new /usr/lib/cups/filter/universal filter will not successfully print anything.

I am able to help with questions if need be, as I have it running.

[pierre]

From the INSTALL file cited in the description:

**** IF YOU HAVE A NON-POSTSCRIPT PRINTER AND ARE NOT       ****
**** RUNNING MAC OS X, YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO INSTALL        ****
**** GHOSTSCRIPT WITH AT LEAST THE "cups", "pwgraster",     ****
**** "appleraster", "urf", "pclm", "pclm8", "pdfwrite",     ****
**** "pdfimage24", "pdfimage32", "pdfimage8" DRIVERS AFTER  ****
**** YOU INSTALL CUPS AND BEFORE YOU INSTALL THIS PACKAGE.  ****

I think if ghostscript is built after cups, it'll get the needed drivers (devices in ghostscript parlance).

[pierre]

Some background on the new architecture: ​https://openprinting.github.io/current/#the-new-architecture-for-printing-and-scanning

[pierre]

cups-browsed has been separated too. I guess it needs to be included into the book, since it is said to be necessary for some network printers to work.

[Douglas R. Reno]

Yeah it's needed for Brother and Samsung printers, at least the ones here :)

[pierre]

Book updated at f3576755, 488f2fd6, 8bb15917, and bca2e455a4. Leaving open because I haven't tested everything yet.

[pierre]

Testing ok. But limited set-up: only one printer on the local network...