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Shared printing using the USB port

I am developing a device that does not support the printer. I need to print to any printer using a USB port. Is it possible? Is there a common standard for printing all printers over USB?

The device is running Linux / PowerPC.

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Sure.

There USB Printer Class (PDF, 11 pages). The host appears to be providing data to the printer in PDL or PCP format. Remember that USB printers are generally dumber than Ethernet printers and require more work from the host.



For the embedded world, you may be interested in the Microchip AN1233 Application Note (PDF, 22 pages) titled "USB Printer Class on Embedded Host".

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