I want to install a HP DesignJet Z6100 (not Z6100PS) on Ubuntu 20.04
The driver provided by hplip is for the postscript version of the printer: Z6100PS. If I use it, the printer replies "error 61:01 - wrong file format". Probably the driver sends postscript data.
I tried to install a ppd file I found online at the University of Delaware. Now the printer shows up as "DesignJet Z6100" (not Z6100PS), but trying to print I get the same error.
According to wikipedia a ppd should show up here /usr/share/ppd/ or there /usr/share/cups/model/
but there is nothing new.
Wikipedia also states
CUPS uses PPD drivers for all of its PostScript printers, and has even extended the concept to allow for PostScript printing to non-PostScript printing devices, by directing output through a CUPS filter.
So I figured it might be possible to use that printer on Linux even if there is no driver. Is it? How do you make a ppd? Anything concerning groups and permissions? (user is in lpadmin)
what I also tried:
lpinfo -v: does see it:
network dnssd://HP%20Designjet%20Z6100%2042in%20Photo%20%5B9D6B69%5D._pdl-datastream._tcp.local
I can access the printer via the web interface.
But: HP Device Manager doesn't detect it via Ethernet. Printer has no USB.
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