How to write .ppd (post script printer driver) for Windows 2000

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1

Hi All,

What is the best way to start writing .ppd file. Are there any samples
available?

Any information is helpful,

Thanks and regards,
Kedar.

2

Check the pscript sample in NT DDK

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Hi All,

What is the best way to start writing .ppd file. Are there any samples
available?

Any information is helpful,

Thanks and regards,
Kedar.

Questions? First check the Kernel Driver FAQ at
http://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?id=256

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3

You should start with the oemps sample in the DDK. This illustrates a
Pscript rendering plug-in which has a ppd associated with it. You might
also want to refer to Adobe’s PPD spec which you can find on the Adobe
website. The links are below.

http://partners.adobe.com/asn/developer/pdfs/tn/5003.PPD_Spec_v4.3.pdf
http://partners.adobe.com/asn/developer/pdfs/tn/5645.PPD_Update.pdf

  • Ashwin

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Hi All,

What is the best way to start writing .ppd file. Are there any samples
available?

Any information is helpful,

Thanks and regards,
Kedar.

Questions? First check the Kernel Driver FAQ at
http://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?id=256

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What has NT4 pscript sample to do with PPD? Pscript sample in DDK is a
monolithic driver,scratch UP and standalone and is not PPD stuff.

DDK has relevant information, writing PPDs and GPDs gets you straight
down to business without having to know about how the driver works. PPD
related stuff can also be found on adobe sites too.

Thanks
Vipin

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Windows 2000

Check the pscript sample in NT DDK

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Hi All,

What is the best way to start writing .ppd file. Are there any samples
available?

Any information is helpful,

Thanks and regards,
Kedar.

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5

Also check the UNIX drivers from linuxprinting.org
They have lots of PPD files provided.

Maxim Shatskih, Windows DDK MVP
StorageCraft Corporation
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http://www.storagecraft.com

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> Check the pscript sample in NT DDK
>
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> [mailto:xxxxx@lists.osr.com] On Behalf Of kedar
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 5:40 PM
> To: Windows System Software Devs Interest List
> Subject: [ntdev] How to write .ppd (post script printer driver) for
> Windows 2000
>
> Hi All,
>
> What is the best way to start writing .ppd file. Are there any samples
> available?
>
> Any information is helpful,
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Kedar.
>
>
>
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