diff --git a/system/splix/README b/system/splix/README
index 12cfe32029..17714ab92e 100644
--- a/system/splix/README
+++ b/system/splix/README
@@ -4,8 +4,6 @@ the tarball for supported models. Only SPL2 and SPLc printers are
 currently supported; however, work is in progress to implement support 
 for other SPL printers.
 
-This requires jbigkit.
-
 IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 If you are upgrading your current version, you MUST delete your printer 
 in the CUPS interface and install it again. This operation MUST be done