Direct from the mouth of Bartholomew Niswonger:
> I was trying to get my DeskJet 500 (plus even) printer to go, but I
> dont know how unix implements printer drivers and I dont know where to
> find out nd I dont know where to find a dj500 driver and it dont work
> to not have one, and finally, I have written one for dos, and dont
> want to do it again :)
> 
> tips for any of the above would be great..

Well, for once you don't need to do anything except get ghostscript compiled 
for your machine. It contains a driver for the dj500.

It also contains some examples of differing setups for the djet500.

Ron