Created at 09:00 May 02, 2001 by mike, last modified at 05:51 May 02, 2001
Hollywood, MD (May 2, 2001) -- Easy Software Products today announced the 1.1.7 release of the Common UNIX Printing System ("CUPS"), an IPP/1.1-based printing system for UNIX®
CUPS 1.1.7 provides many new features including support for most Apache configuration file directives, support for running as a non-priviledged user on port 631, classification and page labels, and several new security features to prevent DoS and spoofing attacks. In addition to the new features, CUPS 1.1.7 includes bug fixes for the PostScript RIP and scheduler that could cause unreliable operation on some systems. Binaries for several platforms are available at:
http://www.cups.org
CUPS provides a portable printing layer for UNIX®-based operating systems. It has been developed by Easy Software Products to promote a standard printing solution for all UNIX vendors and users. CUPS provides the System V and Berkeley command-line interfaces.
CUPS uses the Internet Printing Protocol ("IPP") as the basis for managing print jobs and queues. The Line Printer Daemon ("LPD") Server Message Block ("SMB"), and AppSocket (a.k.a. JetDirect) protocols are also supported with reduced functionality. CUPS adds network printer browsing and PostScript Printer Description ("PPD") based printing options to support real-world printing under UNIX.
CUPS also includes a customized version of GNU Ghostscript (currently based off GNU Ghostscript 5.50) and an image file RIP that are used to support non-PostScript printers. Sample drivers for HP and EPSON printers are included that use these filters.
Drivers for over 2300 printers are provided with our ESP Print Pro software, available at:
http://www.easysw.com/printpro
CUPS is licensed under the GNU General Public License and GNU Library General Public License. Please contact Easy Software Products for commercial support and "binary distribution" rights. Download · Home Page · Listing