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From: Alain.Lachapelle@Heimannsystems.Com
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:02:29 +0100
Subject: PPR: ppr newbie

Hello all,

  I would like to know some details about ppr to see if it can be used for
a certain purpose.  I would like to give users a better feedback on
printing jobs.  A better feedback than "successful spooling to localhost".
Is it possible for ppr to report such PostScript printer errors as out of
paper, paper jam, cover open?  The printer I am using is an HP LaserJet 5
siMx, but the setup could be extended to include other PostScript printers.
Moreover, is it possible for the ppr system (ppop?) to report these errors
as exit codes?

Regards,

Alain