mtinkd(8) [debian man page]
MTINKD(8) [FIXME: manual] MTINKD(8) NAME
mtinkd - daemon to control your EPSON printer SYNOPSIS
mtinkd [-dev device_file] [-name model] [-usbbase pattern_device_file] [-nodaemaon] [-model model_name] [-debug] [[start] | [stop] | [status]] DESCRIPTION
This manual page documents briefly the mtinkd command. This manual page was written for the Debian GNU/Linux distribution because the original program does not have a manual page. mtinkd is a status monitor for EPSON ink jet printer It permits to watch the remaining ink while printing. As it keeps /dev/lp* open, you have to change your printing parameter to link the printer to /var/run/mtink/printer OPTIONS
These programs follow the usual GNU command line syntax, with long options starting with two dashes (`-'). A summary of options is included below. Options for mtinkd -dev device_file This option is mandatory and is also used in order to get the status or to stop a running server. Device file is the name of the character device on which the printer is attached (/dev/lp0, /dev/usb/lp0, /dev/ecpp0). -nodaemon This option is for test purpose, without this option mtink start in the background. -name model If the printer don't return it identity you may tell which printer is attached. The name is derived from the official name and space characters are to be replaced by the "_" character. This will be the case for the Stylus Scan 2500 (model name is Scan_2500). This option may also be usefull for multifunction device as the Stylus Photo 895 under Linux. If the printer is powered off and then on, the usb kernel will not detect the printer properly and mtinkd must be at least stopped and started again. -model model_name The name of the named pipe will be set according to this name. If the -model option is not given, mtinkd will terminate if the identification returned don't comply with passed name. -usbbase This option requires a special system call which is only implemented into newer kernels. The -type name option is required ! path and device file base may be /usr/usblp or /usr/usb/lp. All device files matching whith the passed name will be scanned for the wanted printer, the device file will then be used later. If the kernel don't support the special call, scanning will fail and if the -dev device_file option was given, the given device file name will then be used. start The server will be started. start may be ommited. stop An running server will be stopped. status This allow to ask if a server is running. LICENSE
This manual page was written by Sylvain Le Gall gildor@debian.org for the Debian GNU/Linux system (but may be used by others). Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License, Version 2.1 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; considering as source code all the file that enable the production of this manpage. SEE ALSO
/usr/share/doc/mtink/html/index.html AUTHOR
Sylvain Le Gall <gildor@debian.org> Author. COPYRIGHT
Copyright (C) 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Sylvain Le Gall [FIXME: source] Nov 17, 2006 MTINKD(8)
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ESCPUTIL(1) Gutenprint Manual Pages ESCPUTIL(1) NAME
escputil - maintain Epson Stylus inkjet printers SYNOPSIS
escputil [ -P printer | -r device ] [ -m model ] [ -S ] [ -C ] [ -p ] [ -u ] [ -c | -n | -a | -i | -d | -o | -s | -l | -M | -h ] [ -q ] DESCRIPTION
escputil is a command line utility to perform various maintenance tasks on Epson Stylus inkjet printers. These tasks include head align- ment, head cleaning, nozzle check, printer identification, and retrieval of ink level from the printer. OPTIONS
escputil accepts the following options: -P, --printer-name=printer Specify the name of the printer to operate on. The default is the default system printer. -r, --raw-device=device Specify the name of the device to write to directly rather than going through a printer queue. You must use this (rather than speci- fying a printer) when retrieving ink levels or identifying the printer, or if you wish to perform head alignment without specifying the printer model. -m, --model=model Specify the precise printer model for head alignment. -u, --new The printer is a new printer (Stylus Color 740 or newer). -S, --short-name Print the short name of the printer with --identify. -C, --choices Specify the number of pattern choices for alignment. -p, --patterns Specify the number of sets of patterns for alignment. -c, --clean-head Clean the print head. This can also be performed from the printer front panel. -n, --nozzle-check Print a nozzle test pattern. Dirty or clogged nozzles will show as gaps in the pattern. If you see any gaps, you should run a head cleaning pass or two. -a, --align-head Align the print head. CAUTION: Misuse of this option may result in poor print quality and/or damage to the printer. You must either specify the printer model with the -m option, or use the raw printer device to allow escputil to detect the printer model. -i, --ink-level Obtain the ink level from the printer. This requires read/write access to the raw printer device. -d, --identify Query the printer for make and model information. This requires read/write access to the raw printer device. -o, --align-color Align the color print head (used by Stylus Color 480 and 580 only). CAUTION: Misuse of this option may result in poor print quality and/or damage to the printer. -s, --status Retrieve printer status. -l, --license Display the license/warranty terms of this program. -M, --list-models List the supported printer models. -h, --help Display a list of all command line options. -q, --quiet Suppress the banner. BUGS
USB-connected printers sometimes fail to identify or return ink levels. You may have to repeat the command. This is probably a timing issue in escputil, not a flaw in the printer. Anything requiring bidirectional communication with the printer (identify, ink levels, or head alignment without specifying the printer model) requires read/write access to the printer port (for example /dev/lp0). This may require these operations to be performed as root. In addition, kernel support is required for bidirectional communication. For Linux version 2.2, CONFIG_PRINTER_READBACK should be enabled; this is called CONFIG_PARPORT_1284 on 2.4 and later kernels. If the printer is performing self-test or head cleaning on power up, the identify and ink level commands will time out, although the printer successfully receives the command. The command will need to be reissued when the printer is quiescent. AUTHORS
Robert Krawitz. COPYRIGHT
Copyright (C) 2000 Robert Krawitz (rlk@alum.mit.edu) This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. OTHER INFORMATION
The homepage of the Gutenprint project from which this utility was contributed is located at http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/. SEE ALSO
lp(4), tunelp(8). Version 5.2.9 07 Jul 2012 ESCPUTIL(1)