OpenPrinting on RISC-V

OpenPrinting is the Linux Foundation project responsible for modern printing infrastructure on Linux, including CUPS, printer drivers, and printing standards.

Category: Linux Printing Stack

Status: Partnership with key maintainers to validate and upstream RISC-V support

Focus Areas:

• Ensuring CUPS, PAPPL, and printer drivers run reliably on RISC-V
• Validating print workflows across supported Linux distributions
• Upstreaming fixes for build issues and architecture-specific portability
• Supporting OEM and enterprise printing needs for RISC-V systems

Why it matters: Printing remains a core requirement for enterprise and government deployments. Strong OpenPrinting support ensures RISC-V laptops and desktops meet real-world productivity expectations.

Related resources:
OpenPrinting collaborates with DeepComputing on enabling full printing support across RISC-V laptops and mainboards.

https://openprinting.github.io/OpenPrinting-News-We-got-a-Framework-RISC-V-board-from-DeepComputing