foo2xqx-wrapper

foo2xqx-wrapper [options]

options
    Any options that need to be passed to other utilities. It can be used to setup color correction parameters.

job file
    The PostScript or PDF file that will be printed.

The foo2xqx-wrapper command is a wrapper script designed to facilitate printing from CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) to printers supported by the foo2xqx driver. The foo2xqx driver project reverses engineers the communication protocols used by certain laser printers, allowing them to be used with standard Linux printing systems.

This wrapper simplifies the setup and usage of these printers by automatically handling necessary parameters and driver selections required for proper communication. It intercepts print jobs intended for the foo2xqx driver and prepares them for the printer. Usually this is done by calling other utilities such as foo2xqx-icc to perform color corrections or converting the document to the specific printer language. This makes printing much easier than manually configuring CUPS or trying to understand the low-level details of the printer protocol. This command is a part of the foo2xqx software package.

This command relies on the foo2xqx driver being properly installed and configured. Printer compatibility varies, so check the foo2xqx documentation for your specific printer model.

If you encounter problems, check the CUPS error logs for detailed information about printing failures. You can also try running the foo2xqx-wrapper command manually with a simple PostScript or PDF file to isolate the issue.

For accurate color printing, use the foo2xqx-icc tool to create an ICC profile for your printer and paper combination, then provide the appropriate options to foo2xqx-wrapper.

The foo2xqx driver and its associated tools, including foo2xqx-wrapper, were developed to provide Linux support for a range of laser printers for which manufacturers did not provide native drivers. The initial focus was on reverse engineering the printer communication protocols to enable printing from open-source systems. The foo2xqx-wrapper was created as a part of this effort to simplify the print process and make it accessible to a broader user base.

foo2xqx(1), foo2xqx-icc(1), lp(1), lpr(1), lpadmin(8)