/dev/ulpt?
device with reset
ulpt4freebsd
Usb printer support
Usage
To compile this driver into the kernel, place the following line in your kernel configuration file:
device ulpt
Alternatively, to load the driver as a module at boot time, place the following line in loader.conf(5):
ulpt_load="YES"
Overview
The ulpt driver provides support for USB printers that follow the printer bi- or uni-directional protocol. The bits in the minor number select various features of the driver.
| Minor Bit | Function |
| 64 | Do not initialize (reset) the device on the port. |
Some printers cannot handle the reset on open; in case of problems try the unlpt device.
Hardware
The ulpt driver provides support for USB printers and parallel printer conversion cables, including the following:
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ATen parallel printer adapter
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Belkin F5U002 parallel printer adapter
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Canon BJ F850, S600
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Canon LBP-1310, 350
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Entrega USB-to-parallel printer adapter
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Hewlett-Packard HP Deskjet 3420 (P/N: C8947A #ABJ)
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Oki Data MICROLINE ML660PS
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Seiko Epson PM-900C, 880C, 820C, 730C
Files
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/dev/unlpt? -
device without reset
Releases
9 releases since Debian 5.0 (Lenny); the text changed 6 times.