Howto Install and Customize CUPS-PDF in Debian

"Install CUPS-PDF in Debian

#aptitude install cups-pdf

"Configuring CUPS-PDF

"Now go to http://localhost:631" in a browser,Add the virtual printer, choosing among the options presented,When prompted for a username and password, use "root" as your username and... your root password as your password!

"Now go to Menu > Settings > Printing System Settings, select ""CUPS"

"Configure output settings

# vi /etc/cups/cups-pdf.conf"

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