Macintosh printer software components Macintosh printer software components The main components of the Macintosh OS PostScript solution include: • PostScript Printer Desscription (PPD) files • Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs) • LaserWriter printer software from Apple • Installers (Carbon and Classic) • Mac Laserjet Utility • Mac CD browser PostScript Printer Description (PPDs) The PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files are text files that provide a uniform approach to using the diverse features of devices that contain PostScript interpreters. Such features include different page sizes, memory size, and font availability, as well as finishing features such as duplex printing and stapling.
The following illustrates an example of an hp business inkjet printer 3000 series PPD file: 2-64 hp restricted setup & configure