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OpenPrinting libppd v2.1.0 Installation Guide

Overview

This guide provides instructions for compiling and installing OpenPrinting libppd from source code. For more details, refer to "README.md" and for a change log, see "CHANGES.md".

Before You Begin

Prerequisites

  • ANSI-compliant C and C++ compilers (tested with several versions of GCC)
  • make program and POSIX-compliant shell (/bin/sh)
  • GNU make recommended (especially for BSD users)

Dependencies

  • libcups of CUPS 2.2.2 or newer
  • libcupsfilters 2.0.0 or newer

Compiling the GIT Repository Code

  • libppd GIT repository does not include a pre-built configure script.
  • Run GNU autoconf (2.65 or higher) to create it: 
    ./autogen.sh

Configuration

  • Use the "configure" script in the main directory: 
    ./configure
  • Default installation path is "/usr".
  • For custom installation path, use the "--prefix" option: 
    ./configure --prefix=/some/directory
  • Use ./configure --help for all configuration options.
  • Set environment variables for libraries in non-default locations.

Building the Software

  • Run make (or gmake for BSD systems) to build the software.

Installing the Software

  • After building, install the software with: 
    make install
  • For BSD systems: 
    gmake install

Packaging for Operating System Distributions

  • libppd is for retro-fitting legacy CUPS drivers using PPD files.
  • Needed if Printer Applications are installed as classic packages (RPM, DEB).
  • Not required for Printer Application Snaps or for modern IPP printers only.

Installing Required Tools

For Debian/Ubuntu-based Systems

  • Install C and C++ compilers, make, autoconf: 
    sudo apt-get install build-essential autoconf
  • Install libcups and libcupsfilters

For Red Hat/Fedora-based Systems

  • Install C and C++ compilers, make, autoconf: 
    sudo dnf install gcc gcc-c++ make autoconf
  • Install libcups and libcupsfilters:

Note: The above commands are for common Linux distributions. For other operating systems or distributions, refer to respective package management instructions.