classes.conf

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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.
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.

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