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Purpose
CUPS-PDF creates PDF files in a heterogeneous network by providing a PDF printer on a central fileserver.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Deployment
The software is available as a source package and is packaged for multiple distributions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Integrations
Documented client setups include UNIX clients and queues receiving input through Samba or Netatalk for Windows, OS/2, or Mac OS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Support
The maker invites comments, suggestions, and bug reports by email to Volker C. Behr.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
License
CUPS-PDF is distributed under the GPL, version 2 or any later version, and is provided without warranty.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Headquarters
Randersacker, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Configuration
The included PPD and configuration options cover resolution, page size, PDF version, filename truncation, job ID labels, title preference, and log level.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Current source
The download page identifies cups-pdf_3.0.3.tar.gz as the current source package.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Distribution packages
The download page lists packages or ports for Debian, openSUSE, Fedora/RHEL/CentOS, Gentoo, Slackware, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and T2.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Filesystem limit
CUPS-PDF requires a fully featured UNIX filesystem; NetWare and Windows shares are unsupported, and NFS output must be mounted without root_squash.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Mac support
The download page links to a Mac OS X package and MacPorts port, and the documentation says Mac OS X requires pstopdf instead of AFPL GhostScript.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Output handling
Generated PDFs are placed in subdirectories named for the print job owner, with an anonymous output directory available unless disabled.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Printer setup
After installation, users can select “CUPS-PDF (Virtual PDF Printer)” when setting up a printer in CUPS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Security requirements
CUPS-PDF requires root privileges; its documentation says the backend should be owned by root and have permissions set to 0700.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de
Security setting
The configuration defaults AllowUnsafeOptions to 0 and warns that allowing users to override all options can pose severe security risks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de

Plans and prices

CUPS-PDF Free GPL software · no warranty Read 11 Oct 2026 · cups-pdf.de

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