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+1  Q: 

Support for Printer programming

Hi,

Does anyone know a community where one might find answers relating to printer driver programming?

I know it's a bit general, but I'm stuck with a particular SDK and the manual is just really bad.

For reference, I'm working with an Epson SDK, and I can't seem to find the a "developer's forum" on their website anywhere.

Please don't downvote if my question isn't clear enough; just ask and I'll clarify. Thanks.

+2  A: 

Try MSDN forums or the usenet microsoft.public.development.device.drivers group. You can also post some queries here ;-)

dirkgently  2009-03-16 08:37:04
I'm looking for something aimed more towards the SDKs themselves, not the OS.. But thanks, I'll check it out. +1
krebstar  2009-03-16 09:08:10
I suggest you write directly to the SDK provider. This is often the best thing you can do if you have problems with the SDK. (Is this paid? They must have a support channel in that case.) The MSDN forums are the next best thing.
dirkgently  2009-03-16 10:25:33
Yes dirk, I think you understood my question correctly. I think it is paid, my company does have official spec sheets and such, but I'm afraid the documentation is very poor (unlike HP's documentation, which is usually quite clear).
krebstar  2009-03-17 00:57:05
The problem is this is a niche field. However, write to the SDK guys and hope for the best.
dirkgently  2009-03-17 08:59:52
A: 

You can take a look at open source CUPS, which develops a printing system for Unix.

mouviciel  2009-03-16 09:36:11
I think his problem is with using the SDK rather than general Driver Kit/installation/queue management/io related issues.
dirkgently  2009-03-16 14:48:22
You're right dirkgently..
krebstar  2009-03-17 00:55:39

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