Gutenprint Discontinues macOS Support
14 hours ago
- #MacOS
- #Gutenprint
- #Printing
- Gutenprint project has deprecated MacOS support as of July 7, 2024, with no further MacOS-compatible binaries to be produced.
- Gutenprint lacks an active MacOS maintainer and the technical ability to support newer MacOS releases post-Mojave (10.14).
- For older MacOS versions (<= 10.14), Gutenprint provides a web page with usage instructions and download links.
- Gutenprint is a high-quality printer driver package for various UNIX-like operating systems, aiming to rival or exceed OEM driver quality.
- Users encountering issues are encouraged to consult the Gutenprint project forums for support before contacting developers.
- Specific dyesub printers require manual configuration to select the correct backend driver in Gutenprint 5.2.10 and above.
- Printing behavior changes between Mac OS versions can affect output quality, with workarounds available for certain applications.
- Installation issues on Mac OS X Panther (10.3.x) may require running the Gutenprint uninstaller to remove previous versions.
- Gutenprint PPDs are installed in a standard location recommended by Apple, affecting setup via the CUPS web admin.
- Advanced printer setup options in Print Center can be accessed by holding down the option key when clicking Add Printer.
- Printing from Carbon applications may fail without ESP Ghostscript installed, requiring its installation for functionality.
- The interaction between CUPS, Gutenprint, and Ghostscript in Mac OS X involves specific filter chains for PDF and PostScript files.
- Setting up TCP/IP printing for certain Epson printers requires careful configuration of network settings and IP addresses.
- FireWire (IEEE 1394) printing is not supported due to the lack of a FireWire backend for CUPS on Mac OS X.
- AppleTalk printing setup involves using the terminal to lookup devices and forming a PAP URI for printer setup.
- USB-to-parallel converter cables may have compatibility issues, with recommendations to check manufacturer support.
- Printing from Adobe InDesign may require a specific workaround procedure to achieve desired output.
- HP multi-function devices may have USB compatibility issues, suggesting alternative connection methods as workarounds.
- Gutenprint is compatible with Mac OS X version 10.2.x (Jaguar) or later, not supporting versions 10.1.x or earlier.
- Users are advised to check the Gutenprint website for a comprehensive list of supported printers.