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Introduction to the PPD Compiler

This document describes how to use the CUPS PostScript Printer Description

(PPD) file compiler. The PPD compiler generates PPD files from simple text files

that describe the features and capabilities of one or more printers.

Note:

The PPD compiler and related tools are deprecated and will be removed in a future release of CUPS.

	See Also

	Programming: Developing Raster Printer Drivers

	Programming: Developing PostScript Printer Drivers

	Programming: Filter and Backend Programming

	Programming: Raster API

	References: PPD Compiler Driver Information File Reference

	Specifications: CUPS PPD Extensions