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Printing PDF-files via network extremely slow

rated 0 times [ 2] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 7494 / 2 Years ago, sat, october 15, 2022, 6:02:15

I encounter grave problems trying to print PDF-files, no matter whether I use Evince, Okular or any other linux program. The Documents are printed extremely slowly or even completely fail to print at all. I have tried printing from various Ubuntu-Installations on different network-printers (canon and lexmark), with the same result. On the other hand the same files are printed swiftly through Windows, which is a pity, since I do not want to use Windows.

Are there any solutions?

Thanks in advance!

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answered 2 Years ago ingwhin · Accepted Answer

Here are a few suggestions to try:

use xpdf: i.e. xpdf <document name> should automatically direct to your default printer

if its a laser printer try adding a printer with using "Generic" as the manufacturer, and "Generic PCL5e printer" as the model i.e. most lasers support PCL.

When printing - print to a file - give it a name and print to a .ps file. Then open up the .ps file. It should reopen in evince. This time print it again to your printer.

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