PPD File:Where is a support center?

I have a question about a PPD file.
Where is a support center?
thx.

A PPD file is a “PostScript Printer Description” file, an ASCII text file that contains information used by applications and/or PostScript printer drivers to customize the PostScript being generated for a specific PostScript printer model.
There is no “support center” for these files. Typically, they are generated by the manufacturer of PostScript printers and provided with the host software for same. They are also often bundled with operating system (i.e., MacOS and Windows) releases for popular devices.
Generally speaking, hacking around with PPD files is not recommended since much of the interaction between PPD files, drivers, and applications is poorly or not documented.
I have attached the official documentation of the PPD file format for your perusal.
You might want to ask us a specific question that we may be able to assist you with.
- Dov

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