printers.conf(5)

NAME
     printers.conf - printer configuration file for cups

DESCRIPTION
     The printers.conf file defines the local printers that are available. It is
     normally  located in the /etc/cups directory and is generated automatically
     by the cupsd(8) program when printers are added or deleted.

     Each line in the file can be a configuration directive, a blank line, or  a
     comment. Comment lines start with the # character.

DIRECTIVES
     Accepting
          Specifies whether or not the printer is accepting new jobs.

     Info
          Specifies human-readable text describing the printer.

     Location
          Specifies human-readable text describing the location of the printer.

     DeviceURI
          Specifies the device URI for a printer.

     <Printer name> ... </Printer>
          Defines a specific printer.

     State
          Specifies the initial state of the printer (Idle or Stopped)

     StateMessage
          Specifies the message associated with the state.

SEE ALSO
     classes.conf(5),  cupsd(8),  cupsd.conf(5),  mime.convs(5),  mime.types(5),
     CUPS Software Administrators Manual,  CUPS  Interface  Design  Description,
     http://localhost:631/documentation.html

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