OpenPrinting develops IPP-based printing technology for Linux®/Unix® operating systems.
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CUPS
CUPS is the standards-based, open source printing system that is used on Linux® and other operating systems.
Most modern printers work using OpenPrinting software without additional drivers or software.
OpenPrinting also hosts a printer compatibility database of legacy printers supported by free software drivers.
Driverless Printers
Most modern printers work ‘out of the box’ with OpenPrinting software. Browse the thousands of driverless printers.
Legacy Printers
The Foomatic printer database lists all of the printers that are supported by free software printer drivers.
Windows?!
Our Printer Applications revive old printers under current Windows, any model which works under Linux.
OpenPrinting collaborates with standards groups and participates in coding/documentation programs.
Printer Working Group
OpenPrinting collaborates with the PWG's Internet Printing Protocol workgroup to support this ubiquitous printing standard.
GSoC - OpenPrinting
OpenPrinting participates in the GSoC program under its umbrella organization The Linux Foundation.
GSoD - OpenPrinting
OpenPrinting participates in the GSoD program under its umbrella organization The Linux Foundation.