XPSDrv Configuration Module Implementation

XPSDrv Configuration Module Implementation

File name: XPSDrv_Config.doc
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Updated: November 17, 2006
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XPSDrv Configuration Module Implementation

File name: XPSDrv_Config.xps
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Updated: November 17, 2006

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The Microsoft Windows Vista operating system introduces the XPS print path as part of a new print architecture that is designed to improve support for printers and document processing. An important part of these advancements is the modular, filter-based XPSDrv print driver that provides a more flexible print path than is possible with a Microsoft Windows graphics device interface (GDI)-based print driver.

This paper describes the implementation details of the XPSDrv print driver configuration module. The information in this paper will help print driver developers and decision-makers plan their XPSDrv print driver implementation, migration, and porting strategy.

This information applies for the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Included in this white paper:

• Overview of XPSDrv print driver architecture

• Overview of XPSDrv configuration module

• Implementing the XPSDrv configuration module

• Using the GPD/PPD configuration module

• IPrintCoreHelper interface description

• XPSDrv DrvDocument events and structures

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• PrintTicket/PrintCapabilites Support in Windows Print Driver

• XPSDrv Filter Pipeline

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Windows XP users: Download the XPS Essentials Pack to create and view XPS files. XPS is a simple, secure e-paper format that ensures accurate document reproduction across a range of devices. Learn more about XPS here.