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foomatic-db

Foomatic - The collected knowledge about printers, drivers, and driver options in XML files, used by foomatic-db-engine to generate PPD files.

  • Data
  • DATA
  • HARDWARE
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en

Description

A printer database containing Foomatic XML information about printer models, drivers, and driver options. Printing tools use this data to generate printer descriptions and choose suitable settings.

Most users need it only as part of printer setup. It does not add a standalone application; it supplies printer knowledge used by CUPS and related printing components.

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