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foomatic-db-engine
Foomatic - Foomatic's database engine generates PPD files from the data in Foomatic's XML database. It also contains scripts to directly generate print queues and handle jobs.
- system-tool
- CLI
- HARDWARE
- Launchable
- Runs in terminal
· official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en
The Foomatic engine that turns printer information from the XML database into PPD files and helper data used by printing systems. It can also provide scripts for creating print queues and handling jobs.
Use it when printer setup depends on Foomatic data. It works behind printing configuration tools rather than acting as a normal desktop app, and printer choices should match the actual device.
How to run
foomatic-ppdfile
Commands: foomatic-ppdfile
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