Add printer to CUPS using API

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Is there a way to add a bunch of printers to CUPS via API? I have CUPS server running in docker and have a list of printers I need to add there with specific drives. CUPS docks do not answer this question

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actually, you can add a printer to cups by command, like:

lpadmin -p "printerName" -E -v lpd://192.168.1.2/queue -P driver.ppd

the details of lpadmin cups api, check this out:

https://github.com/apple/cups/blob/master/systemv/lpadmin.c

answered Nov 13 '21 at 09:51

xinsheng

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That is a pretty old question ))) – Victor Semenov Nov 14 '21 at 11:08
Anyways lpadmin is not a good choice for CUPS in docker. I am during IPP – Victor Semenov Nov 14 '21 at 11:08

Add printer to CUPS using API

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