CUPS = Common UNIX Printing System
In order to search for the CUPS based printers connected to the computer (directly or via a network), use this command in the terminal:
lpstat -a
or type in the address field of a browser:
http://localhost:631/printers
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The following file controls the cups configurations:
/etc/cups/cupsd.conf
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Make sure you configure the file as follows:
1. Tell cupsd to listen broadcasts. This can be done by turning Browsing on
Browsing On
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2. Tell cupsd to listen broadcasts from other than local network as well.
BrowseOrder deny,allow
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BrowseAllow ALL