OpenPrinting: Making Printing Work Seamlessly on Linux

Explore the world of Linux printing in this 53-minute conference talk by Till Kamppeter, leader of the OpenPrinting project and fellow of the Linux Foundation. Discover how OpenPrinting has revolutionized printing on Linux and other POSIX-style operating systems, making it even more efficient than Windows or Mac. Learn about the history of OpenPrinting, the components of modern Linux printing infrastructure, and the impact of the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) and CUPS on simplifying the printing process. Delve into the challenges of printer drivers, manufacturer cooperation, and software distribution. Examine desktop integration, GUI toolkits, print dialogs, setup tools, and portals. Gain insights into the New Architecture of all-IPP printing and scanning, as well as its integration into immutable OS distributions.