man classes.conf (Formats) - class configuration file for cups

NAME

classes.conf - class configuration file for cups

DESCRIPTION

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

<Class name> ... </Class>


Defines a specific printer class.
<DefaultClass name> ... </Class>


Defines a default printer class.
Accepting Yes
Accepting No


Specifies whether the printer is accepting new jobs.
AllowUser [ user @group ... ]


Allows specific users and groups to print to the printer.
DenyUser [ user @group ... ]


Prevents specific users and groups from printing to the printer.
ErrorPolicy cancel-job
ErrorPolicy retry-job
ErrorPolicy stop-printer


Specifies the error policy for the printer.
Info text


Specifies human-readable text describing the printer.
JobSheets banner banner


Specifies the banner pages to use for the printer.
KLimit number


Specifies the job-k-limit value for the printer.
Location text


Specifies human-readable text describing the location of the printer.
OpPolicy name


Specifies the operation policy for the printer.
PageLimit number


Specifies the job-page-limit value for the printer.
Printer


Specifies a printer that is a member of the printer class.
QuotaPeriod seconds


Specifies the job-quota-period value for the printer.
Shared Yes
Shared No


Specifies whether the printer is shared.
State idle
State stopped


Specifies the initial state of the printer (Idle or Stopped)
StateMessage text


Specifies the message associated with the state.
StateTime seconds


Specifies the date/time associated with the state.

SEE ALSO

cupsd(8), cupsd.conf(5), mime.convs(5), mime.types(5), printers.conf(5),

http://localhost:631/help

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