# printers.conf(5)

## Name

printers.conf - printer configuration file for cups

## Description

The printers.conf file defines the local printers that are available. It is normally located in the /etc/cups directory and is maintained by the cupsd(8) program. This file is not intended to be edited or managed manually.

## Notes

The name, location, and format of this file are an implementation detail that will change in future releases of CUPS.

## See Also

classes.conf(5), cups-files.conf(5), cupsd(8), cupsd.conf(5), mime.convs(5), mime.types(5), subscriptions.conf(5), CUPS Online Help (http://localhost:631/help)

## Copyright

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