[cups.development] writing new driver

[Parag N]

Hello,
      Thanks for reply. So i can write it in both ways. if i go First way to
write a PPD file for a Dotmatrix printer what things are required for me to
write a ppd file. Does Hardware specification fulfills all requirements to
write a ppd driver file?
Thanks & Regards,
Parag.

On 12/2/05, Michael Sweet <mike at easysw.com> wrote:
>
> Parag N wrote:
> > Hello,
> >       I want to know that all printer drivers for same Manufacturer are
> > in single .ppd file or there are driver  files for respective model for
> > same manufacturer?
> >      how can i write a driver for dot matrix printer? any document?
>
> A PPD file generally describes a single printer, however you can
> often use the same PPD for a group of printers that use the same
> protocols/languages/interfaces.
>
> For example, CUPS includes a PPD file (laserjet.ppd) that supports
> all HP LaserJet-compatible printers that implement PCL 3, 4, or 5.
> The PPD file does not provide optimal output or support all printer
> features on all printers, but it does provide a general-purpose
> solution when you don't have a driver specifically for your printer.
>
> However, most/all of the PPD files on the CUPS printer driver page
> (http://www.cups.org/ppd.php) are model- and language-specific, e.g.
> the HP LaserJet 4000 PS (English) driver.
>
> So, you can do it both ways.
>
> As for developing a CUPS driver, see the CUPS Software Programmers
> Manual, CUPS Book, and CUPS DDK, all accessible from the CUPS web
> site:
>
>      http://www.cups.org/
>
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