What is CUPS-PDF?

CUPS-PDF is available under the GPL license and can be utilized across various operating systems or compiled directly from its source code. This software is designed to facilitate the creation of PDF documents within a network by providing a PDF printer that operates from a central file server. As CUPS-PDF modifies file ownership, it necessitates root access to function correctly. To ensure that CUPS-PDF can operate with the required root privileges, it is crucial to assign the ownership of the cups-pdf backend to 'root' while setting the backend's file permissions to 0700, which restricts access solely to the root user. Furthermore, CUPS-PDF performs best on a comprehensive UNIX filesystem, so it is vital to verify that any working directories linked to CUPS-PDF located on NFS-mounted volumes are appropriately mounted. Properly configuring these settings and permissions is essential for the effective operation of CUPS-PDF in networked setups. Therefore, attention to these details can significantly enhance the stability and reliability of PDF document creation in diverse environments.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

CUPS-PDF Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
CUPS-PDF
Company Website:
www.cups-pdf.de/

Product Details

Deployment
Mac
Linux
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

CUPS-PDF Categories and Features