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Started by Alexander Riabokris
Thu, 19 Dec 2002 21:08
Device Settings Change - Where?
Author: Alexander Riabokris
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 21:08
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 21:08
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When I do modifications to the printer device settings (i.e. paper size, duplex mode, etc.), PPD file does not seem to change. Where those changes are reflected? I need to programmatically install printer with preconfigured device settings. What else (besides PS driver and PPD file) I need to carry those changes? Thanks.
Re: Device Settings Change - Where?
Author: Aandi Inston
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 21:36
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 21:36
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In undocumented files and other places (e.g. registry). However, most settings available in all printers will be able to be changed using the standard Windows API. I'm not aware of any programmatic way to change other settings. Certain changes could be reflected in the PPD, but take care not to change the default values in the PPD. Defaults are there to inform the driver what the printer's default is, NOT to tell the driver what default to display. Aandi Inston
Re: Device Settings Change - Where?
Author: Alexander Riabokris
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 15:26
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 15:26
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Is it possible to create a custom PPD file which will reflect all desired device settings for a particular printer, like installed memory, paper size selection or duplex mode? I.e. can PPD file provide such informaton, or after-installation configuration steps (manual or WinAPI) will be required anyway. Thanks, Alex
Re: Device Settings Change - Where?
Author: Aandi Inston
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 15:46
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 15:46
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You are confusing two concepts, I think. A PPD file reflects the reality of the printer. These are not the "desired" settings but the actual settings, for memory, for instance, or whether a duplex unit is installed. The default page size in the PPD should simply be what the printer's actual default page size is. This need not have any influence on the driver, which may continue to show what Windows' default is. Aandi Inston
Re: Device Settings Change - Where?
Author: Alexander Riabokris
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 16:23
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 16:23
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Thanks for reply. Here is an example of what I mean: Let's say, I have 2 printers of the same make/model. During their setup process I use the same PPD file (which I can download from this site or use one provided by manufacturer). Later I add memory to one of them. Now, for (future) installation purposes I would like to provide a separate PPD file for the affected printer. Is it possible? My challenge is to programmatically install printers without need for any manual involvement, particularly device settings change. Thanks, Alex
Re: Device Settings Change - Where?
Author: Aandi Inston
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 17:18
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 17:18
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It should be possible to create a variant PPD. You MUST change the names (there are up to three) internal to the PPD, to keep it unique. Installing automatically is done somehow with INF files. This is a Microsoft thing, not specific to any particular driver. Aandi Inston
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