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<h1 class='title'>Introduction to the PPD Compiler</h1>
(PPD) file compiler. The PPD compiler generates PPD files from simple text files
that describe the features and capabilities of one or more printers.</P>
+<BLOCKQUOTE><B>Note:</B>
+
+<P>The PPD compiler and related tools are deprecated and will be removed in a future release of CUPS.</P>
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+</BLOCKQUOTE>
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