For basic printing functionality use the HPIJS driver . For advanced functionality such as printer status and maintenance features, use the HPLIP driver (which includes HPIJS).

Remember that the 6L is more like the LaserJet 4 family than the LaserJet 6 family (as with most "L" printers from HP). For example it does not work with the "lj5gray"/"lj5mono" drivers but only with the "ljet4" or "lj4dith" drivers (and also Gimp-Print and HPIJS).

The layout is off center and slightly rotated when using Ghostscript. (could someone else please confirm this?)

[Ed] I find the slight rotation bit hard to beleive, but until I head otherwise, I'll leave this printer where it is. The centering problem can be solved by simply adjusting the margins in Ghostscript.

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Works fine for me, with Ghostscript 5.50 and FreeBSD 3.2, and no special settings. /Karl-Johan Grahn

Unfortunately, this printer has a little hardware problem: The paper separation pad hardens with the time and the printer pulls in several sheets of paper at once. HP is aware of this and offers a kit to fix this without needing to disassemble the printer for free. It can be ordered for delivery into any country via their web site.

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