foo2hp2600-wrapper

foo2hp2600-wrapper [options] [infile]

-r <resolution>
    Sets the print resolution, typically 600 dpi. This option is passed to the underlying foo2hp2600 filter.

-d <duplex_mode>
    Enables duplex (double-sided) printing. Common modes are 1 for long-edge binding and 2 for short-edge binding. Default is simplex (no duplex).

-s <source_tray>
    Selects the paper source tray. For example, 0 for auto-select, 1 for tray 1 (manual feed), etc. This depends on printer capabilities.

-p <paper_size>
    Specifies the paper size for the print job, such as letter, A4, or legal. Default is usually 'letter'.

-c
    Forces color output. This is often the default behavior for color printers.

-M
    Forces monochrome (black and white) output. This option overrides any color settings.

-n <copies>
    Sets the number of copies to print for the current job. Default is 1.

-q
    Runs in quiet mode, suppressing most status and informational messages from the filter.

-X <dump_file>
    Dumps the raw printer data stream to the specified file, useful for debugging purposes.

-v
    Prints the version information of the foo2hp2600 filter and related components.

-h
    Displays a help message, listing available command-line options.

The foo2hp2600-wrapper is a shell script primarily designed to facilitate printing to the HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer on Linux systems, typically through the CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) spooler.

It acts as an intermediary, taking Ghostscript output and piping it through the underlying foo2hp2600 filter. This filter converts the standard Ghostscript (PostScript/PDF) stream into the proprietary raster format understood by the HP 2600n. The wrapper simplifies configuration, often setting default options like resolution and handling printer-specific behaviors based on CUPS environment variables or PPD file selections. It ensures that print jobs are correctly prepared and sent to the printer, supporting features like duplexing, color/monochrome output, and various paper handling options. This command is a crucial component of the foo2zjs family of drivers, enabling full functionality for specific HP laser printers not natively supported by generic drivers.

The foo2hp2600-wrapper command requires the foo2hp2600 filter and Ghostscript (gs) to be installed on the system to function correctly.

It is specifically designed for the HP Color LaserJet 2600n and compatible models, and may not work with other printer models. Proper integration with CUPS often depends on having the correct PPD (PostScript Printer Description) file installed and configured. Color calibration might be necessary for accurate color reproduction.

This wrapper is primarily designed to be invoked by the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS). It processes print jobs queued by CUPS, leveraging the system's PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files to determine specific printer settings and job options provided by the user or defaults from the system.

The HP Color LaserJet 2600n utilizes a proprietary raster image protocol for print data, not standard PostScript or PCL. The foo2hp2600 filter, which this wrapper orchestrates, is crucial for converting printable data from Ghostscript into this specific, printer-understandable format.

The foo2hp2600 driver is part of the broader foo2zjs project, an open-source initiative led by Rick Richardson. This project emerged to address the lack of open-source drivers for various HP and other laser printers that utilized proprietary data streams, such as HP's internal protocol for the LaserJet 2600n, rather than standard PostScript or PCL.

The foo2hp2600-wrapper script was developed to streamline the integration of the foo2hp2600 filter into standard Linux printing environments, particularly CUPS. It automates common setup tasks and argument passing, simplifying the user experience and ensuring seamless operation for the HP 2600n. The foo2zjs project, including this wrapper, has been continuously updated to maintain compatibility with new Linux kernels and Ghostscript versions, providing a long-standing solution for these printers.

foo2hp2600(1), foo2zjs(1), foo2zjs-wrapper(1), gs(1), cupsd(8)