Can't print PostScript files to a PostScript printer using Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Issue

  • A printer (Xerox WorkCentre 7228) was replaced by another printer (Xerox WorkCentre 7120). Using system-config-printer the relevant ppd file was activated.
  • Xerox WorkCentre 7228 worked. Xerox WorCentre 7120 doesn't.
  • PostScript files won't print to a PostScript printer. Other types (text, PDF) print fine.

Environment

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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