imprimer.sh - User Friendly's menu to print in UPSUD's SIF

CONTENTS OF THIS FILE

• Introduction
• Requirements
• Recommended modules
• Installation
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting
• FAQ
• Maintainers

INTRODUCTION

The script is created to be an user's friendly interface to print a document on printers at Orsay's University (SIF Dpt.). It provides procedures to help students who are afraid of The Terminal. The interaction with system pass trough a newt interface (ncurses' like).

REQUIREMENTS

This module requires the following packages :

• whiptail - newt interface (http://linux.die.net/man/1/whiptail)
• lp - send files to printer or similar system (http://linux.die.net/man/1/lp)

• we have our internal system

• pdftops - convert pdf files (http://linux.die.net/man/1/pdftops)

INSTALLATION

The script could be put everywhere. It is expected to be launched when the user sign in the printer's computer.

CONFIGURATION

• Default action, the script is looking for pdf or ps files in the HOME folder.
• If you prefer any other folder, just put the one after Procedure() or Convert() (look for $1)

TROUBLESHOOTING

• If the menu does not display, check the following:

  • Are the permissions enabled for the appropriate roles? (chmod +x)

  • Does whiptail is installed ?

MAINTAINERS

Current maintainers:

• Lucas Ranc (arcanexil)
• (Moon)