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Allow LPR backend to print PDF and PS file formats

Ghost User requested to merge (removed):master into master

At least from GTK v3.22.30, the code disallows attempts to print PDF and PS files using the LPR backend. Although it is not easy or possible for GTK to determine if the printer can print these formats by querying lpr, the print backend should allow lpr to try.

There are two uses cases:

  • A filter is being used by lpr, specified in the printcap file, to process the files prior to printing them.
  • The printer can print PDF and PS files directly. There are many printers that can print these formats, so GTK should allow for the possibility.

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