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24 lines
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# Printing Service Module
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This module configures a Canon PIXMA iX6820 printer for fullbleed/borderless printing on NixOS.
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## PPD File
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The `Canon_PIXMA_iX6820_AirPrint.ppd` file is essential for enabling fullbleed (borderless) printing on the Canon PIXMA iX6820.
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The default IPP/PPD driver included with Linux claims to support borderless printing, but it never works in practice. This custom PPD was generated via macOS and manually converted to work with Linux/CUPS to actually enable fullbleed printing functionality. It provides CUPS with the necessary printer capabilities and configuration options, including the `4x6.Fullbleed` page size and media type options.
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## Nix Module
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The module (`default.nix`) provides a NixOS service that:
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- Enables CUPS printing service
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- Installs the custom PPD driver for the Canon PIXMA iX6820
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- Configures the printer via `hardware.printers.ensurePrinters`
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- Sets default print options for high-quality borderless photo printing:
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- Page size: 4x6 Fullbleed
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- Color model: RGB
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- Print quality: High
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- Media type: Photographic
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- Sets the printer as the default system printer
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