Product overview
BrightQ-Pro combines printer drivers and filters with an interface to the printing systems already installed on a Linux or UNIX host, including CUPS, System V LP, and BSD-style LPR/LPD.
Main components
Section titled “Main components”| Component | Role |
|---|---|
| BrightINSTALL | Graphical or terminal-based installer, with Recommended and Expert installation classes. |
| Printer Installation Wizard | Walks through choosing local or remote connections, finding devices, loading drivers, and creating queues. |
| License Manager | Imports and activates Codehost license packages. |
| Configuration Tool | Manages queues, drivers, printer classes, defaults, and device status. |
| Device Status | Shows status and warnings where the printer and connection provide them. |
| Drivers and filters | Supplies OEM-specific options and generic document conversion. |
| Print Job Manager (PJM) | Chooses destination, copies, media, finishing, layout, and other per-job settings. |
You can perform many configuration tasks without an X11 desktop using the command-line interface.
Suggested workflow
Section titled “Suggested workflow”- Review system requirements.
- Install BrightQ-Pro.
- Activate the appropriate driver license.
- Create a printer (or use the CLI).
- Print a test page.