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Having read the documentation on git, I'm l= eft=20 > wondering if a ppd file is even necessary. Hi Bob -- It appears the XP-7100 supports Internet Printing Protocol (as well as various proprietary flavors). If I recall correctly, IPP has its own way to announce printer options, and so PPD files are not needed. >> I have a good deal being offered but don't want to accept if I can't >> access the full capability of the device or have it as just another >> paperweight. An unsolicited warning: It looks like the Epson XP-7100 only takes certain ink cartridges. For me, this is much more likely to result in eventually "paperweighting" an otherwise functional printer than any software limitation. Good luck, Panos