Apps :: ufoomatic ppd filters with CUPS

I have installed the CUPS dsl and have it working with my printer (HP Deskjet 5740) as both a local and network printer. However I am using a ppd filter that is not designed for this particular printer. This actually works fairly well but there is a noticable difference when printing graphics. I did find the correct ppd file on the web but it works with foomatic-rip and another perl script. I have attempted to install the scipts following the instruction provided but still cannot get the ppd filter working. I am not a perl programmer but understand enough to try and set the debug flag in the script. However, this did not produce the expected log file.

I am wondering if anyone has experience with foomatic ppd files and if there there is some piece I am missing or I have not configured correctly. Thanks.

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