Administering PPD Files by Using the PPD File Management Utility (Task Map)

Table 12-1 Administering PPD Files by using ppdmgr: Task Map

Task	Description	For Instructions
Add a PPD file to a system by using the `ppdmgr` utility.	Use the `ppdmgr` utility to add a PPD file to the system.	How to Add a PPD File to a System by Using the `ppdmgr` Utility
Add a PPD file to a system by using the `lpadmin` `-n` command.	Use the `lpadmin` `-n` command to modify an existing print queue to associate a PPD file with it.	How to Add a PPD File to a System by Using the `lpadmin -n` Command
Request an update or a rebuild of the PPD cache file that is associated with a specific label or all labels. Note - Depending on the number of PPD files to process, a rebuild of the PPD cache file can be time-consuming.	Use the `ppdmgr` utility to request an update of the PPD cache file, if you added a PPD file manually or by using the `pkgadd` command. If you suspect the PPD cache file has become corrupted, you can request a rebuild of the PPD cache file information for PPD files in these locations: In a specified label directory within a specified repository on a system Within all the repositories on a system	How to Update or Rebuild the PPD Cache File by Using the `ppdmgr` Utility
Enable the `application/print/ppd-cache-update` service.	The `application/print/ppd-cache-update` service must be online to reflect changes made to PPD file repositories in the PPD cache. This service is enabled by default. You can enable the service by using the `svcadm` command, if necessary.	How to Enable or Disable the `ppd-cache-update` Service
Disable the `application/print/ppd-cache-update` service.	Use the `svcadm` command to disable the `application/print/ppd-cache-update` service.	How to Enable or Disable the `ppd-cache-update` Service

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