lpadmin

configures CUPS printers

TLDR

Add printer

$ lpadmin -p [printer] -v [device://uri] -m [driver.ppd]

Set default printer

$ lpadmin -d [printer]

Delete printer

$ lpadmin -x [printer]

Enable printer

$ lpadmin -p [printer] -E

Set printer option

$ lpadmin -p [printer] -o [option=value]

Add network printer

$ lpadmin -p [printer] -v ipp://[host]/printers/[name] -m everywhere

SYNOPSIS

lpadmin [options]

DESCRIPTION

lpadmin configures CUPS printers. It adds, modifies, and removes printer definitions.The tool manages printer queues, options, and drivers. Administrator access is required.

PARAMETERS

-p PRINTER

Printer name.

-v URI

Device URI.

-m MODEL

Model/PPD file.

-d PRINTER

Set default printer.

-x PRINTER

Delete printer.

-E

Enable printer.

-o OPTION

Set option.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

sudo apt install cups-client

sudo dnf install cups-client

sudo apk add cups-client

sudo zypper install cups-client

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges. CUPS must be running. Driver availability varies.

HISTORY

lpadmin is part of CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), providing printer administration on Linux and macOS.