LPD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: LPD Daemon Print Permissions File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Define permissions |
| Additional Functions |
Control printing |
| Features |
Text-based, Configurable |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Text-readable |
| Supports Layers |
No |
| Supports Transparency |
No |
| Editable |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Network Printing |
Yes |
| Printer Management |
Yes |
| System Administration |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices |
Restricted permissions, Secure storage |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.conf, .cfg, .ini |
Type 2: Lookout Protocol Driver File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store settings |
| Additional Functions |
Define communications |
| Features |
Configurable, Protocol-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Structured data |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes, with editor |
Use Cases
| Industrial Monitoring |
Yes |
| Process Automation |
Yes |
| Control Systems |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Configuration tampering |
| Best Practices |
Regular backups, Access control |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.cfg, .ini, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 NI Lookout |
Licensed |
Windows |
