client.conf(5) Apple Inc. client.conf(5)
NAME
client.conf - client configuration file for cups
DESCRIPTION
The client.conf file configures the CUPS client and is normally located in the /etc/cups or ~/.cups directory. Each line in the file can be
a configuration directive, a blank line, or a comment. Comment lines start with the # character.
DIRECTIVES
The following directives are understood by the client. Consult the on-line help for detailed descriptions:
Encryption IfRequested
Encryption Never
Encryption Required
Specifies the level of encryption that is required for a particular location.
GSSServiceName name
Specifies the Kerberos service name that is used for authentication, typically "host", "http", or "ipp". CUPS adds the remote hostname
("name@server.example.com") for you. The default name is "http".
ServerName hostname-or-ip-address[:port]
ServerName /domain/socket
Specifies the address and optionally the port to use when connecting to the server. Note: Not supported on OS X 10.7 or later.
ServerName hostname-or-ip-address[:port]/version=1.1
Specifies the address and optionally the port to use when connecting to a server running CUPS 1.3.12 and earlier. Note: Not supported
on OS X 10.7 or later.
User name
Specifies the default user name to use for requests.
SEE ALSO
http://localhost:631/help
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2007-2013 by Apple Inc.
8 July 2013 CUPS client.conf(5)
