PostScript Printer Definition (PPD)

PPD are usually shipped with 202204081225 distribution. If this is not the case, you can find them in Foomatic, Gutenprint, CUPS Driver Development Kit (DDK) or from printer manufacturers (especially for proprietary drivers).

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  • Common Unix Printing System (CUPS)

    All configuration files are stored inside the directory /etc/cups/. The file cups.conf contains lots of configuration options such as Browsing (enable browsing feature) and BrowsingAddress (where the browsing information should be sent and broadcasted). printers.conf on the other hand consists of printer definitions where additional options are further stored inside the directory /etc/cups/ppd with the format of 202205301819#.

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