I need to print to a Ricoh Aficio 2035e printer that doesn't have PostScript installed. This means my only option is to print using PCL. The PPD on Ricoh's site is only for PostScript. While PCL drivers are included (in 10.3) for some printers, the Aficio 2035e isn't one of them. I could set the printer up as an HP Laserjet 5Si using CUPS and Gimp-Print and it worked. However, this setup did not allow me to use double-sided printing, and so it would waste a lot of paper.
After much searching and experimentation, I have found out how to print to the Aficio using double-sided printing. It turns out that there is a printer driver that will work for any PCL printer. To get your PCL printer working, just install the high-quality HP 'hpijs' driver. You also need to install Ghostscript if it's not already on your system. Easy-to-use install packages can be found on this page.
Then just set up a new IP printer in Print Centre. Enter the printer's IP address. For the model, choose "Generic PCL" and select the PCL model name relevant for the version of PCL your printer supports (PCL 5e or 6 for the Aficio 2035e).
After much searching and experimentation, I have found out how to print to the Aficio using double-sided printing. It turns out that there is a printer driver that will work for any PCL printer. To get your PCL printer working, just install the high-quality HP 'hpijs' driver. You also need to install Ghostscript if it's not already on your system. Easy-to-use install packages can be found on this page.
Then just set up a new IP printer in Print Centre. Enter the printer's IP address. For the model, choose "Generic PCL" and select the PCL model name relevant for the version of PCL your printer supports (PCL 5e or 6 for the Aficio 2035e).
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