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Does anyone has a hint how to install new Ricoh SP 213w printer? Im not able to find a ppd file but I got a .plc file from Ricoh containing some information about the machine. Is there a possibiliy to make a use of it?

Thanks in advance

frank

Update:

Printers -> Add -> Select the printer from the network -> select "Generic" -> "PCL 5e"

makes the printer print something reasonable, though the margins dont seem right.

Solution:

selecting "Generic" -> "PCL 6/PCL XL" seems to work better.

ǝlpoodooɟƃuooʞ
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The only one actually working for me is the Generic PCL Laser Printer (grayscale), the other ones (Pcl5/6) used to work not any more.

Sebastian
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  • @Seth It's an answer in form of a comment. What is it you don't understand and what is that 'requires clarification'? Now I am the one who 'requires clarification'. – Sebastian Nov 13 '16 at 10:56
  • Exactly this, only owned mine since 2016 and in 2022 PCL5/6 no longer work. Generic PCL Laser Printer (grayscale) works. Thanks. I couldn't recall which PCL6 driver had worked but "Generic PCL 6/PCL XL Printer Foomatic/pxlmono" does not. – John Aug 08 '22 at 13:08
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I added the printer via its IP Address and chose the Generic" -> "PCL 6/PCL XL LF CUPS+Gutenberg Driver.(a slight change to the above driver) The Testpage describes the fitting PPD as STP01497.PPD Hope that helps.

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