mtink Epson status monitor for FC3

[Robert Nichols]

Philippe wrote:
> I tried with many problem to make work mtink and mtinkd RPM, in order to
> manage my Epson Style 480 on FC3. I was using mtink-1.0.0-1.i386.rpm on
> FC2 with no problem.
> 
> I tried this one, and mtink-1.0.7.1 and mtink-1.0.8 and still cannot
> communicate with the printer.
> 
> My question is : do I have another choice to manage my Epson printer
> than using mtink. I would like to change the cartridge.
> 
> If anybody got some ideas, or is using (managing) successpully his Epson
> ink-jet printer on FC3, please help ;-)

I just checked at Epson's download site

         http://www.epkowa.co.jp/english/index_e.html

and found a Linux driver listed for the Stylus Color 480.  I have an
Epson Stylus CX4600, and Epson's driver works well and interfaces with
CUPS nicely.  The driver for the CX4600 included a status monitor.  I
presume the package for the 480 does as well.

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Bob Nichols         rnichols42 at comcast.net