DESCRIPTION

The client.conf file configures the CUPS client and is normally located in the /etc/cups or ~/.cups directory. Each line in the file can be a configuration directive, a blank line, or a comment. Comment lines start with the # character.

DIRECTIVES

The following directives are understood by the client. Consult the on-line help for detailed descriptions:

Encryption IfRequested

Encryption Never

Encryption Required

Specifies the level of encryption that is required for a particular location.

GSSServiceName name

Specifies the Kerberos service name that is used for authentication, typically "host", "http", or "ipp". CUPS adds the remote hostname ("[email protected]") for you. The default name is "http".

ServerName hostname-or-ip-address[:port]

ServerName /domain/socket

Specifies the address and optionally the port to use when connecting to the server. Note: Not supported on OS X 10.7 or later.

ServerName hostname-or-ip-address[:port]/version=1.1

Specifies the address and optionally the port to use when connecting to a server running CUPS 1.3.12 and earlier. Note: Not supported on OS X 10.7 or later.

User name

Specifies the default user name to use for requests.

RELATED TO client.conf…

http://localhost:631/help

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