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its incompatible with linux i tried a workout method but it doesn't work well and i want to print with my printer. I would ask you if its possible to print normally it print one copy but when i send more than one copies it freezes after the first copy and has other problems too Sorry but this was too much for me can't continue.

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Could you please add in the workaround method you tried? Would be a shame if my answer is that workaround ... – Rinzwind Apr 13 '12 at 19:10

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I found a recent source from samuelranta@ubuntuforums where (s)he claims this printer works with the following commands:

Got it also working following the instructions given by Marlus. Here's my 10 section version of Marluses instructions:

  1. Download epsoneplijs-0.4.1.tgz -file from address http://sourceforge.net/projects/epsonepl/files/epsonepl/0.4.1/epsoneplijs-0.4.1.tgz/download
  2. From terminal, in the directory where you downloaded epsoneplijs-0.4.1.tgz -file, type command: tar zxvf epsoneplijs-0.4.1.tgz
  3. Go to directory epsoneplijs-0.4.1, which you just created, with command: cd epsoneplijs-0.4.1
  4. Type command: ./configure --prefix=/usr
  5. Type command: sudo make install
  6. Download file: http://www.nemesys.fi/tiedostot/ubuntu/EPL-6200L-Hardy.ppd
  7. Connect your printer to your computer and turn it on. (You can do it in the beginning, but at least now you need it connected and powered on.)
  8. Go to System Settings → Printing → click “Add” and choose from the list Epson AL-M1200.
  9. Click "Forward". Ubuntu searches for drivers for some time and then gives “New printer”-window with the title “Choose driver”.
  10. Tick the box "Provide PPD file” and navigate to the directory where you downloaded it and choose it.
  11. Click "Open" and "Forward". Ubuntu asks if you want a test page.

Ofcourse I can not check this since I do not own this printer :(

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done this allready but it sucks it doesn't print properly. My patient is now gone going for format to windows. – digitalcrow Apr 13 '12 at 19:22
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You could try going to http://www.avasys.jp/lx-bin2/linux_e/laser/DL1.do and use the EPL6200L driver selection, I understand that driver also supports the m1200.

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linux doesn't support this printer unfortunately ! this trick with the epl6200 driver works a bit but the printer is not working normally , for example you can't print copies of a document ! if you try to print for example 2 copies of a document or more you will have only one and the printer will stuck till your reset your pc and printer ! And maybe there's a problem in big documents? – digitalcrow May 7 '12 at 18:55

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