10-11-2010
No... not in the general case. There are a variety of network printing protocols out there... and the ability to query the end device will vary.
Btw, Windows can't do this either... so if you disagree, then I suggest you really don't have a general case, but something more specific.
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classes.conf
classes.conf(5) Apple Inc. classes.conf(5)
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 gener-
ated 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.
SEE ALSO
cupsd(8), cupsd.conf(5), mime.convs(5), mime.types(5), printers.conf(5),
http://localhost:631/help
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