Re: [Gimp-user] gutenprint / cups -- defining a new printer configuration

[Gary Aitken <gimp dreamchaser org>]

On 2/25/22 5:10 PM, Robert Krawitz via gimp-user-list wrote:
> On 2/25/22 18:55, Gary Aitken wrote:
> > I'm trying to define a new printer configuration, as described in
> > the gutenprint developer's guide chapter 4.
...
> > As I read section 4.1, it should be possible to duplicate a line in
> > the file /usr/local/share/gutenprint/5.3/xml/printers/escp2.xml
> > (freebsd system) change the text for the "name" parameter, and I
> > would have a differently named printer which behaved exactly as the
> > original -- they would both feed the same physical printer.  (I'm
> > attempting this as a mini-step to make sure it works, prior to
> > modifying the printer definition).
>
> The important one to change is the "driver" parameter.  Those need to
> be distinct.

Ah...that did it, thanks.  My head was getting bloody and sore.

> If you're using the Gutenprint plugin, you can create new printers
> via the printer selection box and set whatever printer you want, each
> one with its own settings. 

I realize that, thanks.

Your answer implies it's possible to use Gutenprint without the plugin.
Is there a way, and is there any documentation, on how to use gutenprint
without the plugin?  e.g. If I have an image file, is there a way to send
it to a printer via gutenprint from the cmdline?

Thanks,

Gary