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Preface
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   This manual documents the use of the GIMP-Print package, focusing
mainly on the libgimpprint library that is the core of GIMP-Print.
Parts of the manual which describe the use of libgimpprint are aimed
primarily at programmers, and do assume that the reader is familiar
with C programming, and using standard programming tools on GNU or UNIX
systems. Other parts of the manual document the use of the programs
that make up the GIMP-Print package, and assume no knowledge other than
the basics of using a shell and editor.

   The best way to learn how to use libgimpprint in your own programs
is to read the manual from start to finish, using the examples given in
the text to learn how it works. The bulk of the manual can be used as a
reference once one understands the basics.

   The manual is split into several parts for the programmer.  It starts
with a simple usage example of how to link a program with libgimpprint,
then how to integrate this into package build scripts, using `make',
`autoconf' and `automake'.  This is followed by a detailed function
reference, including descriptions of all the data types used.

   For the end-user, there is a section on all of the programs that come
with GIMP-Print, including the GIMP `print' plugin, and the CUPS and
Ghostscript drivers.

   The appendices at the end of the manual detail the dither and weave
algorithms used in libgimpprint, the ESC/P2 printer control language
used in Epson printers and how to add support for a new printer to
libgimpprint.



                  We hope you enjoy using GIMP-Print!
                       --The GIMP-Print project