ppdc
Compile CUPS PPD printer driver files
TLDR
Compile PPD files
$ ppdc [driver.drv]
Compile to specific directory$ ppdc -d [output_dir] [driver.drv]
Verbose output$ ppdc -v [driver.drv]
SYNOPSIS
ppdc [options] source
DESCRIPTION
ppdc compiles CUPS printer driver source files (.drv) into PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files. PPD files describe a printer's capabilities including supported paper sizes, resolutions, color modes, and optional features, and are used by CUPS to generate appropriate print job data.The driver source format provides a compact way to define multiple printer models in a single file with shared options and model-specific overrides. The compiled PPD files can be placed in the CUPS model directory for automatic printer detection and setup.
PARAMETERS
SOURCE
Driver source file.-d DIR
Output directory.-v
Verbose output.-I DIR
Include directory.
INSTALL
sudo apt install cups-ppdc
sudo dnf install cups-client
sudo apk add cups-client
sudo zypper install cups-client
CAVEATS
CUPS specific. PPD files for printer support.
HISTORY
ppdc is part of CUPS for PPD file compilation.
