CUPS PDF Format

CUPS PDF files (application/vnd.cups-pdf) are device-dependent PDF/A files that contain a job ticket information. These files are typically produced by the CUPS pdftopdf filter which handles job ticket generation, imposition, page labeling, scaling, and other formatting options requested by the user. CUPS PDF files are intended for direct consumption by a PDF-capable printer, PDF RIP, or the pdftops filter.

More information will be posted here as the PDF workflow filters are added to CUPS.