Brother Solutions Center : Brother Driver for Linux Distributions

I'm using Ubuntu 7.10 or later, and I receive the following error message: "Unable to start filter".

Please change AppArmor mode for cupsd to "complain" when you receive this error message.

Command : sudo aa-complain cupsd

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I'm using Ubuntu 8.04. I have installed the drivers, but I am still unable to print.

Ubuntu 8.04 does not have /usr/share/cups/model directory where our driver create a ppd file.
Please follow the instruction below when the installation failed with the message about it.

1. Uninstall the cupswrapper driver.
Command : sudo dpkg -P (driver name)

2. Create /usr/share/cups/model directory
Command : sudo mkdir /usr/share/cups/model

3. Install the cupswrapper driver
Command : sudo dpkg -i --force-all --force-architecture (driver file name)

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I am using the 64 bit version of Ubuntu 7.10. I have installed the drivers, but I am still unable to print.

The reference directories for 32 bit applications have changed on the 64 bit version of Ubuntu7.10.
If your version shows the following files after the installation, you will have to make symbolic links for them under /usr/lib32.

Example of the command (Issue the command as a superuser);
ln -s /usr/lib/libbrcomplpr2.so /usr/lib32/libbrcomplpr2.so

List of files required to make symbolic links

/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so
/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1
/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1.0
/usr/lib/libbrcompij2.so.1.0.2

/usr/lib/libbrcompij.so.1
/usr/lib/libbrcompij.so.1.0
/usr/lib/libbrcompij.so.1.0.4

/usr/lib/libbrcomplpr.so

/usr/lib/libbrcomplpr2.so

/usr/lib/libbrcompcl1.so
/usr/lib/libbrcompcl1.so.1
/usr/lib/libbrcompcl1.so.1.0
/usr/lib/libbrcompcl1.so.1.0.0

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I am unable to print from a client PC to a printer on a print server.

This problem can occur if you have a firewall installed on the print
server. If you have a firewall running, you need to open port 515 (line
print spooler).

The procedure to configure the firewall can differ
between distributions. For further information, consult the
documentation that came with your distribution.

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I'm using CentoOS 5 and I am unable to print.

Install the GhostScript driver to print on CentoOS 5.

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I want to print a text file directly onto letter size paper without using any application. When I print there is a margin problem.

Find the file "/usr/local/brother/Printer/xxxxx/lpd/filterxxxxx" (where "xxxxx" stands for your model name) and change the 56th line as follows:
Change:
A2PS_OPT="--output=- ..."

To:
A2PS_OPT="--medium=Letter --output=- ..."

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I'm using Gentoo Linux and I receive the following error mssage:" Filter "brlpdwrapperXXXXX" for printer "XXXXX" not available: No such file or directory". (where XXXXX is your Brother product name)

When you use printer in a Gentoo environment, make a symbolic link to "/usr/libexec/cups/filter/brlpdwrapper[printer name]" after the driver installation.
Command example (no wrap):
# ln -s /usr/lib/cups/filter/brlpdwrapper[printer name]
/usr/libexec/cups/filter/brlpdwrapper[printer name]

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I'm using Debian/Ubuntu Linux. My Brother model name is not listed in the CUPS Web interface.

1. Ensure that csh/tcsh is installed.
2. Copy the PPD file from "/usr/share/cups/model/xxxxx.ppd" to "/usr/share/cups".
(where "xxxxx" stands for your model name)
3. Restart CUPS.
4. The model name should now be listed in the model list.

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I'm using an AMD64 bit version of Linux. Can I use the Brother Linux printer drivers?

Yes. Our drivers are created and optimized for 32 bit version of Linux,
but those can be used for 64 bit Linux also. Some additional steps are required.

For rpm users:
1. After the driver installation, and if there is "/usr/lib64/filter/", copy the file which name starts with "brlpdwrapper" ( in the "/usr/lib/cups/filter/" ) to "/usr/lib64/cups/filter/".
Or confirm there are symbolic links between "/usr/lib/" and "/usr/lib64/".

For dpkg users:
1. Install lib32stdc++6(Debian) or ia32-libs(Ubuntu)
2. Restart the system
3. Use "--force-architecture" option when you install the drivers.
4. After the driver installation, and if there is "/usr/lib64/filter/", copy the file which name starts with "brlpdwrapper" ( in the "/usr/lib/cups/filter/" ) to "/usr/lib64/cups/filter/".
Or confirm there are symbolic links between "/usr/lib/" and "/usr/lib64/".

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I want to print using CUPS via the Network. What should I do after the installation of the driver?

Follow the detailed instructions here.

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Paper sizes are not listed in OpenOffice when printing with Brother CUPS Wrapper drivers.

1. Edit the affected ppd-File in /etc/cups/ppd
2. Go to the "Paper Size" section and add a " " at each PageSize-Line.

Below is an example:
*OpenUI *PageSize: PickOne
*OrderDependency: 30 AnySetup *PageSize
*DefaultPageSize: A4
*PageSize Letter/Letter: "                    "
*PageSize Legal/Legal: "                    "
*PageSize Executive/Executive: "                    "
*PageSize A4/A4: "                    "
*PageSize A5/A5: "                    "
*PageSize A6/A6: "                    "
*PageSize Env10/Com-10: "                    "
*PageSize EnvMonarch/Monarch: "                    "
*PageSize EnvDL/DL: "                    "
*PageSize EnvC5/C5: "                    "
*PageSize EnvISOB5/B5: "                    "
*PageSize EnvISOB6/B6: "                    "
*CloseUI: *PageSize

3. Save the file and restart the CUPS system.

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I'm trying to print from OpenOffice, but I cannot print more than one copy of a page,even if I specify more than one copy.

Please set the number of copies you require and also check the "Collate" box option.

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I'm using the CUPS Wrapper driver via network. What "DeviceURI" should I use?

Please use "lpd://xx.xx.xx.xx/binary_p1" for the configuration with the CUPS web interface. ( Where xx.xx.xx.xx is the device's IP address)
If you can't access the CUPS web interface, configure your device with the GUI Printer configuration tool bundled in your system.

Open the property dialog of the target printer with this tool, and select the Unix Printer (LPD)" as the network protocol, and enter your printer IP address for "Host", "binary_p1" for "Queue".

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I'm using a Debian based distribution (e.g. Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc). When installing the CUPS Wrapper driver, I get the following error message: "/usr/local/Brother/cupswrapper/cupswrapperXXXX: No such file or directory".

1. Uninstall cupswrapper:
1-1. Comment out the lines which include "lpadmin" from:
/var/lib/dpkg/info/cupswrapperXXXX.prerm
/var/lib/dpkg/info/cupswrepperXXXX.postinst
1-2. Uninstall cupswrapper
dpkg -r cuprwrapperXXXX
dpkg --purge cupswrapperXXXX

2. Modify the package:
2-1. Unpack the package
dpkg --unpack cupswrapperXXXX.x.x.x-x.dpkg
2-2. Open /usr/local/Brother/cupswrapper/cupswrapperXXXXX to edit.
2-3. Look for the line with "lpadmin -p XXXXXX -E -v .......".
2-4. Change "-m" to "-P" in the line
2-5. Add the file-path of the PPD file written in the line.
the file path = "/usr/share/cups/model/"

Example.
BEFORE(no wrap):
lpadmin -p MFC9420CN -E -v usb:/dev/usb/lp0 -m brmfc9420cn.ppd
AFTER(no wrap):
lpadmin -p MFC9420CN -E -v usb:/dev/usb/lp0 -P /usr/share/cups/model/brmfc9420cn.ppd

*** if you use Debian and it doesn't have lpadmin, please delete the whole line which refers to lpadmin.

3. Run the install script

3-1. dpkg --configure cupswrapperXXXX.x.x.x-x.dpkg

*** if you deleted the line about lpadmin, access http://localhost:631/printers
click "Add printer" and follow the instructions to install.

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I am using an AMD64 bit version of Linux. When installing the CUPS Wrapper driver, I get the following error message: "/usr/lib/cups/filter/xxxxxxx : No such file or directory".

1. Uninstall the CUPS Wrapper driver:
dpkg -r cuprwrapperXXXX
dpkg --purge cupswrapperXXXX

2. Create the following directory:
mkdir -p /usr/lib/cups/filter

3. Re-install the CUPS Wrapper driver:
rpm -ihv --force driver-filename
dpkg -i --force-architecture driver-filename

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I cannot change the print settings in Ubuntu/Kubuntu.

Please refer to the Ubuntu support page below to solve the issue:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PrintingCupsWebInterface

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I'm using Ubuntu6.10 or later. When installing the CUPS Wrapper driver, I get the following error message: "lpadmin:Unable to copy PPD file".

1. Install the LPD/LPRng printer driver and CUPS Wrapper printer driver from the following pages:

Note:
It is important to install the LPD/LPRng driver before installing the CUPS Wrapper driver.
(LPD/LPRng printer driver)
http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/lpr_drivers.html

(CUPS Wrapper printer driver)
http://solutions.brother.com/linux/sol/printer/linux/cups_drivers.html

If you receive the error message "lpadmin : Unable to copy PPD file" , please ignore it.

Connect the printer to your Linux PC and turn the printer power on.

2. Next, you have to check the DeviceURI.

If you are connecting the machine via USB, run the command:
" lpinfo -v".
All device URIs which are registered will be listed.

If you are connecting the machine via the network or parallel port, enter the
temporary DeviceURI "usb:/dev/usb/lp0" in the lpadmin command below.

3. Next, check the PPD file name.
Run the command:
"ls /usr/share/cups/model" and check the PPD file name.

4. Then you should run the following command:
lpadmin -p (printer name) -E -v (DeviceURI) -P /usr/share/cups/model/(PPD file name)

For example, the command should read like this:
lpadmin -p HL2070N -E -v usb:/dev/usb/lp0 -P /usr/share/cups/model/brhl2070n.ppd

Note:
For "(DeviceURI)", please replace it with the DeviceURI you checked in Step2.
For "(PPD file name)", please replace it with the PPD file name you checked in the Step3.

5. If you are connecting the machine via the network, open the CUPS Web Interface "http://localhost:631/printers" , and change the DeviceURI to "lpd://xx.xx.xx.xx/binary_p1".

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I'm using the CUPS 1.2 or later and I cannot print.

Open the CUPS Web Interface "http://localhost:631/printers" and click on "Modify Printer" next to your machine name entry.
Click on "Continue" on the next screen and select"USB printer #1" on the next Device section.
Select "Brother" and "Brother XXXXXX for CUPS", and then click on "Continue".

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I want to print using CUPS while keeping SELinux enabled.

1. Backup the "/etc/selinux/targeted/contexts/files/file_contexts" file before making any changes to the original file.
2. Check "/usr/local/Brother/" folder to find what folders are under it.

3-a. If your system has "inf", "lpd","cupswrapper" folders under "/usr/local/Brother", add the following 3 lines to the end of the file ( /etc/selinux/targeted/contexts/files/file_contexts ).

/usr/local/Brother/inf/.* -- system_u:object_r:cupsd_etc_t:s0
/usr/local/Brother/lpd/.* -- system_u:object_r:bin_t:s0
/usr/local/Brother/cupswrapper/.* -- system_u:object_r:bin_t:s0

3-b. If your system has "inf", "lpd","cupswrapper" folders under "/usr/local/Brother/Printer/[your printer's name]/", add the following 3 lines to the end of the file ( /etc/selinux/targeted/contexts/files/file_contexts ).

/usr/local/Brother/Printer/(printer name)/inf/.* -- system_u:object_r:cupsd_etc_t:s0
/usr/local/Brother/Printer/(printer name)/lpd/.* -- system_u:object_r:bin_t:s0
/usr/local/Brother/Printer/(printer name)/cupswrapper/.* -- system_u:object_r:bin_t:s0

Note: The part after the doble hyphen can differ between distributions. Please refer the followings to confirm the correct statement for your distribution.

- For "lpd" and "cupswrapper", the part should be the same as the configuration for "/usr/lib(64)/cups/deamon/.*" in the "file_contexts".
- For "inf", the part should be the same as the configuration for "/etc/cups/ppd/.*" in the "file_contexts".

4. Run the command "restorecon *" in the following directories:
(For step 3-a.)
/usr/lib/cups/filter
/usr/lib64/cups/filter <===This is necessary only for 64bit OS users
/usr/local/Brother/lpd
/usr/local/Brother/inf
/usr/local/Brother/cupswrapper

(For step 3-b.)
/usr/lib/cups/filter
/usr/lib64/cups/filter <===This is necessary only for 64bit OS users
/usr/local/Brother/Printer/(printer name)/inf
/usr/local/Brother/Printer/(printer name)/lpd
/usr/local/Brother/Printer/(printer name)/cupswrapper

5. Restart the PC.

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All print jobs are aborted and nothing is printed (1).

The drivers for your machine may not installed properly, try to create a temporary symbolic link to link the file "/etc/init.d/cups" or "/etc/init.d/cupsys" to "/etc/init.d/lpd" and install the drivers again.

For rpm users:
ln -s /etc/init.d/cups /etc/init.d/lpd
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lpd

For dpkg users:
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lpd
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lprng

After the installation, remove the symbolic link.

If you created the symbolic link as below:
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lpd
you can delete it by "rm /etc/init.d/lpd".

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All print jobs are aborted and nothing is printed (2).

If SELinux is working on your system, some configuration for SELinux is required.
Please set your SELinux "permissive" or refere the FAQ for SELinux.

I want to print using CUPS while keeping SELinux enabled.

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When installing the LPR driver before installing the CUPS Wrapper driver, I receive an error message about LPD/LPRng.

Create a temporary symbolic link to link the file "/etc/init.d/cups" or "/etc/init.d/cupsys" to "/etc/init.d/lpd".

For rpm users:
ln -s /etc/init.d/cups /etc/init.d/lpd
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lpd

For dpkg users:
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lpd
ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/lprng

After the installation, remove the symbolic link.

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When installing the CUPS driver, I get an error message which says there is no CUPS service present and the installation fails.

Create a temporary symbolic link to link the file "/etc/init.d/cupsys" to "/etc/init.d/cups".

ln -s /etc/init.d/cupsys /etc/init.d/cups
or
ln -s /etc/init.d/cups /etc/init.d/cups

After the installation, remove the symbolic link.

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My distribution does not support RPM or DPKG installation files.

Convert the file using "alien" to "tgz" format in a distribution which is able to handle rpm files or dpkg files (Example: KNOPPIX). You can download "alien" from the following web site.
http://www.kitenet.net/programs/alien/

When converting the driver, use the "-t" and "-c" options. When you decompress the tgz file, a module file and an installation script will be created.

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If I try to install the driver for multiple machines I get an error message.

When you install the second driver, please use "--force" option as follows.

For rpm users:
rpm -ihv --force xxxxxxx.rpm

For dpkg users:
dpkg -i --force-overwrite --force-architecture xxxxxxx.deb

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I'm using FreeBSD. Do you have a driver for FreeBSD?

We do not support FreeBSD. However generic Postscript/PCL driver can be used for Postscript or PCL compatible products.
If your product is a Laser product, you will be able to use the Ghostscript hl1250 driver or Ghostscript hl7x0 driver.

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I cannot print from the GIMP.

Please check the "Command" section of the GIMP "Setup Printer".
If the script shows "lp -s -d MFCXXXXXX -oraw", replace it with "lpr -P MFCXXXXXX".
Please be sure to delete "-oraw ", this is unnecessary option.

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