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From [http://www.cups.org/index.php CUPS' site]:
From [http://www.cups.org/index.php CUPS' site]:
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:"''[[Wikipedia:CUPS|CUPS]] is the standards-based, open source printing system developed by Apple Inc. for
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OS® X and other UNIX®-like operating systems''".
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:"''[[Wikipedia:CUPS|CUPS]] is the standards-based, open source printing system developed by Apple Inc. for OS® X and other UNIX®-like operating systems''".
Although there are other printing packages such as LPRNG, the Common Unix Printing System is the most popular choice because of its relative ease of use.
Although there are other printing packages such as LPRNG, the Common Unix Printing System is the most popular choice because of its relative ease of use.
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==Cups Linux Printing workflow==
==Cups Linux Printing workflow==
As of {{Pkg|cups}} version 1.5.3-3, Arch Linux makes use of the new full pdf-based printing workflow. For
As of {{Pkg|cups}} version 1.5.3-3, Arch Linux makes use of the new full pdf-based printing workflow. For
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further reading check [http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting/pdfasstandardprintjobformat PDF standard printing job format] and an old [https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/Database/CUPS-Filter-Chart
Cups
filtering chart] for history and fun.
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further reading check [http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting/pdfasstandardprintjobformat PDF standard printing job format] and an old [https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/Database/CUPS-Filter-Chart
CUPS
filtering chart] for history and fun.
A good starting point for general Linux printing questions is [http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting here].
A good starting point for general Linux printing questions is [http://www.linuxfoundation.org/collaborate/workgroups/openprinting here].