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    How do I set up my printer?

    I'm running Kubuntu 8.04 and I'm trying to set up my Epson PM-A700 (Japanese) printer/scanner/copier.

    When I plugged the printer into my laptop, it correctly identified it as PM-A700 but it won't print. I was able to get the scanner working with xsane but the printer did not work. I got the error "client-error-document-format-not-supported." I followed the instructions on this thread:

    http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=5392.0

    I executed "sudo foomatic-cleanupdrivers" and deleted the PM-A700 from System settings > Printers and tried adding it back; however my printer isn't listed as one of the options. I tried using PM-A900 but that didn't work.

    I found this website (Japanese) with the drivers but I have no idea how to install it.

    http://www.avasys.jp/lx-bin2/linux/spc/DL2.do

    Can someone give me some guidance on what to do next?

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    Re: How do I set up my printer?

    Okay, I got my printer working.

    First, I downloaded the RPM package for the driver. Then, I installed Alien and installed the RPM package. That was it. I plugged the printer in and it's now working. It's really simple but very confusing when it's your first time.

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