Need the actual PPD file for the 8860dn printer

Hi there, have you downloaded the latest scanner software from Brother and then do the scan from within the software interface. When you press the scan button, do you get the option to scan to and then the format that you want the document scanned. Here is a link to the scanner software from Brother. Downloads MFC 8860DN Others Brother

Good luck and I hope this helps.

You candownload the Brother printer drivers from their support WEB site. Please clickon this link and select your model printer to download : - http://www.brother.com.au/ProductsSolutions.aspx

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You Need To Go Below URL Link and download Some file To Fix your Epson Printer Problem,I Hope after Download file and follow instruction metion on the URL Link Site You able To Fix Your Epson Printer problem :

SOLUTION

1. Download the attached file(s). You will probably just need the 24-pin PPD, but I have also included the 9-pin PPD (which I haven't tested) just in case.
2. Browse to the CUPS web interface at http: // localhost:631
   NOTE: The printer installer system from the GUI will NOT work. It will throw an error and promptly fail
3. Create the printer listing using the CUPS web interface, and when it asks for a PPD, point it at the one you just downloaded
4. PROFIT!!

I hope this helps someone, ANYONE who has been in the same straits I have been.

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More comprehensive information to those who are looking to use the Epson LQ-300+ with Ubuntu.

You can download the ppd from http://www.cups.org/ppd/epson/en/eplq300.ppd.gz

I just copied the .gz (don't extract the ppd) file to /usr/share/foomatic/db/source/PPD/Epson/
(not sure where else I can put it).

Goto System->Administration->Printing and add a new printer. I have connected the printer with one of those cheap USB to Parallel cables. The printer is detected as EPSON LQ-300+

Select driver under Epson and you should see it listed as LQ-300+ 24 pin.

CAUTION!: The max resolution you can use under "Printer Options" is 360x180dpi. DO NOT select the highest 360dpi setting - your printer will go crazy and eat-up all your paper.

It works for me. I hope it works for you too.

Macs don't use drivers, but rather .ppd files.  you should be able to download the PPD from brothers website:  http://www.openprinting.org/ppd-o-matic.cgi?driver=hl7x0&printer=Brother-HL-730&show=0
(Direct Download Link)
When you are in system settings, goto printers, select the network printer, and when you get to choose the PPD from the pulldown menu choose "Other" and you should be able to browse to the PPD you downloaded.
you are using a UNIX based system.  The Linux PPD should work just fine.

did you checked port settings on linux control panel and printer settings ?

Try this link. Hope it works!
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/us/us/en/dlf/download_top.html?reg=us&c=us&lang=en&prod=mfc8860dn_all

Go to the menu settings on the machine itself. Cycle through the options until you find the network settings. Make sure the device has network on and set the connection to DHCP on. save or back out and then restart the machine. It could also be a problem with your Cisco switch and the IP address ranges that the printer and switch have. You may need to specify an address in the printer settings to allow access through the Cisco switch.

For Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP OS:

1. Within an application, click on [File] on the toolbar, and then select [Print] from the menu. The Print window will be displayed.
2. Click on the [Properties] button. The Properties window will be displayed.
3. Click on the [TekColor] tab.
4. Select a TekColor correction.
   
   NOTE: It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the required results.
   
   
5. Click [OK] twice to send the print job to the printer.

For Microsoft Windows 98 / ME OS:

1. Within an application, click on [File] on the toolbar, and then select [Print] from the menu. The Print window will be displayed.
2. Click on the [Properties] button. The Properties window will be displayed.
3. Click on the [TekColor] tab.
4. Select a TekColor correction.
   
   NOTE: It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the required results.
   
   
5. Click on [Apply].
6. Click [OK] twice to send the print job to the printer.

From the Apple Macintosh OS 9:

1. Within an application, click on [File] on the toolbar, and then select [Print] from the menu. The Print window will be displayed.
2. From the General pull-down menu, select [TekColor].
3. Select a TekColor correction.
   
   NOTE: It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the required results.
   
   
4. Click on [Print] to send the print job to the printer.

From the Apple Macintosh OS X (10.2.x and 10.3.x):

1. Within an application, click on [File] on the toolbar, and then select [Print] from the menu. The Print window will be displayed.
2. From the Copies and Pagespull-down menu, select [Image Quality].
   
   NOTE: If the Image Quality option is not displayed on Copies and Pages pull-down menu for OS X, configure the printer with the correct PPD. See the procedure below, if needed.
   
   
3. Select a TekColor correction.
   
   NOTE: It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the required results.
   
   
4. Click on [Print] to send the print job to the printer.

To configure the Printer with the correct PPD:
The PPD file contains features a particular printer supports such as TekColor Corrections. In order for the TekColor Corrections and other printer specific features to be available, the correct PPD file must be specified when the printer is installed, or modify the setting following the procedure below.

1. Open the appropriate utility: Print Center (for OS 10.2.2.x) or the Printer Setup Utility (for OS 10.3.x):
   1. Double-click on the [Hard Drive].
   2. Double-click on the [Applications] folder.
   3. Double-click on the [Utilities] folder.
   4. Double-click on [Print Center] or [Printer Setup Utility].
2. Select the appropriate printer from the Printer list.
3. Click on [Printers] on the toolbar, and then select [Show Info] from the menu.
4. From the Name and Location pull-down menu, select [Printer Model]. The current PPD being used will be displayed.
5. If the PPD displayed is incorrect (for example; the PPD is set to 'Generic PostScript Printer'), click on the pull-down menu, and select [Xerox].
6. Select the corresponding PPD for the printer and then click on [Apply Changes].
   
   NOTE: Make sure the correct feature set is selected. For example; if the printer is a Phaser 8400DP, make sure the DP feature set is selected.
   
   
7. Close any open windows.
8. Make sure the Image Quality option is available on the Copies and Pages pull-down menu following the OS X procedure above.

Windows 2000 / XP

1. From the application's File menu, select Print to display the application's Print dialog box.
2. Click the Properties button located at the top, right of the Print dialog box to display the printer Properties window.
3. Click the TekColor tab.
4. Select a TekColor correction. It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the desired results.
5. Click OK to return to the Print dialog box, then click OK to send the print job to the printer.

Windows 98 / Me

1. From the application's File menu, select Print to display the application's Print dialog box.
2. Click the Properties button located at the top, right of the Print dialog box to display the printer Properties window.
3. Click the TekColor tab.
4. Select a TekColor correction. It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the desired results.
5. Click the Apply button at the bottom, right of the Printer Properties window.
6. Click OK to return to the Print dialog box, then click OK to send the print job to the printer.

Macintosh OS 9

1. From the application's File menu, select Print.
2. Click on the General drop-down list and select TekColor.
3. Select a TekColor correction. It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the desired results.
4. Click the Print button to send the print job to the printer.

Macintosh OS 10 (10.2.x and 10.3.x)

1. From the application's File menu, select Print.
2. Click the Copies and Pages drop-down list and select Image Quality.
3. Select a TekColor correction. It may be necessary to try all the color corrections to obtain the desired results.
4. Click the Print button to send the print job to the printer.

Note: If the image quality option is not displayed, refer to configure the printer with the correct PostScript Printer Description (PPD) File Below. Configure the Printer with the Correct PostScript Printer Description (PPD)
Note: The steps below are only necessary if the Image Quality option is not available in Macintosh OS X. The PPD file contains features a particular printer supports such as TekColor Corrections. In order for the TekColor Corrections and other printer specific features to be available, the correct PPD file must be specified when the printer is installed. To ensure the printer is configured with the correct PPD file:

1. Open the Print Center (for OS 10.2.2.x) or the Printer Setup Utility (for OS 10.3.x):
   1. Open the Hard Drive.
   2. Open the Applications folder.
   3. Open the Utilities folder.
   4. Open the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
2. With the Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility open, select the appropriate printer from the printer list, then click Show Info from the Printers menu.
3. Click the Name and Location drop-down lsit and select Printer Model.
4. The current PPD being used will be displayed. If the PPD shown is incorrect (for example; is set to Generic PostScript Printer), click the drop-down list and select Xerox.
5. Select the corresponding PPD for the printer and click Apply Changes. Note: Make sure the correct feature set is selected. For example; if the printer is a Phaser 8400DP, ensure the DP feature set is selected.
6. Close the Printer Info window, close the Printer List window, then check that the Image Quality option is available.