Foomatic

Foomatic is a configurable printing system that simplifies the use of printers on Linux. Here, a configuration is created on PPD files which allows the spooler to transfer the data optimally to the printer. The package does this with most printers using Ghostscript as the print processor.

Currently, the working group of OpenPrinting the Linux Foundation to further develop care.

Package Description

The package includes:

Free drivers that Foomatic works

The following drivers have been specially designed for compatibility with Foomatic:

  • Pxlmono and pxlcolor, works with HP LaserJets
  • Ljet4, also for HP LaserJets
  • Hpijs, for PCL inkjet printer
  • Splix for Samsung Printer Language
  • Gdi for Samsung SmartGDI

Spooler, which Foomatic works

  • CUPS
  • LPRng
  • LPD
  • GNUlpr
  • Solaris LP
  • PPR
  • PDQ
  • CPS
  • Direct printing (without spooler)
PostScript Hewlett-Packard Printer Command Language
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