How to Find Printer PPD Ubuntu 14.04 File Location

April 4, 2020 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Locating PPD File

  1. 2. Locating Printer PPD File

    Then to Locate PPD File on Ubuntu Easily
    Make use of the locate Command.
    How to Quick Start with locate GNU/Linux CLI Tool

    So try with:

    locate -i '.ppd'

    Then to refine the Search Results use:

    locate -i ".ppd" | grep -i [keyword]

    As [keyword] use some Printer Model KeyWord as Eg: xp, mp, 107…
    If you Cannot Find it then see if the File have a simple .gz Extension Looking for it up with:

    locate -i ".gz" | grep -i [keyword]

    Finally, by default most Printers PPD Files are Stored on Ubuntu under:

    /usr/share/ppd

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