1. NAME

classes.conf - class configuration file for cups

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. SEE ALSO

cupsd(8), cupsd.conf(5), mime.convs(5), mime.types(5), printers.conf(5),
http://localhost:631/help

5. COPYRIGHT

Copyright 2007-2009 by Apple Inc.