I actually tried downloading the ppd first but it didn't work. I assume because it was compiled under linux and is slightly different. There is also an OSX faq on the site that specifically mentions this driver saying:
ALPS Microdry Which driver do I use? Use the free software printer driver ppmtomd You will have to compile it under OS X to use it. unfortunately it doesn't give better instructions on how to go about it. Where would I put gcc -I=/opt/local/bin or find C_INCLUDE_PATH? Thanks, -Matt Jochen Küpper wrote: > > Hi Matt, > > On 14.01.2008, at 21:54, Matt wrote: > >> I am trying to compile an intel mac compatible version of an open >> source printer driver so I can use my old but beloved Alps printer >> on my new intel imac. The source for the driver is here: >> >> http://openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=ppmtomd&fromprinter=Alps-MD-1000 > > Not sure what you are trying to achieve, but isn't it god enough to > just downlaod the PPD from the page you give here and then go to > preferences, add printer, and give it that PPD? > >> I succesfully downloaded, installed, and updated macports, then told >> it to install netpbm. I got no errors and everything looked good. >> Unfortunately, the source for the ppmtomd driver still can't find >> those header files (though I can through spotlight). > > Again, what are you doing? Where exactly did you get the source code > from? > > If you *really* need the compiler to find the header files, you can > specify them using -I, i.e., > gcc -I=/opt/local/bin > or set C_INCLUDE_PATH appropriately. > > > Hope this helps. > > Greetings, > Jochen > -- > Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit > http://www.Jochen-Kuepper.de > Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité GnuPG key: CC1B0B4D > Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll > > > _______________________________________________ > macports-users mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.macosforge.org/mailman/listinfo/macports-users > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/newbie-help-wanted-with-installing-using-netpbm-through-macports-tp14814260p14820790.html Sent from the MacPorts - Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ macports-users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.macosforge.org/mailman/listinfo/macports-users
