Frequent Question: What Is Ppd File in Linux?
Contents Postscript Printer Description (Ppd) Files Are Created by Vendors to Describe the Entire Set of Features and Capabilities Available for Their...
PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files are created by vendors to describe the entire set of features and capabilities available for their PostScript printers. A PPD also contains the PostScript code (commands) used to invoke features for the print job.
What does a PPD file do?
A PPD (Postscript Printer Description) file is a file that describes the font s, paper sizes, resolution , and other capabilities that are standard for a particular Postscript printer. A printer driver program uses a PPD file to understand the capabilities of a particular printer.
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How do I use PPD files?
Installing PPD File From the Command Line
- Copy the ppd file from the Printer Driver and Documentations CD to the “/usr/share/cups/model” on the computer.
- From the Main Menu, select Applications, then Accessories, then Terminal.
- Enter the command “/etc/init. d/cups restart”.
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