Re: CUPS permissions

[Peter Ehlert <pb21a@sdi-baja.com>]

On 8/25/21 9:27 AM, Henning Follmann wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 05:40:36AM -0700, Peter Ehlert wrote:
> > CUPS permissions
> >
> > when I go to http://localhost:631/admin the dashboard is displayed as
> > expected.
> >
> > Manage Printers does display my MFCL3770CDW and I am (apparently) able to
> > manage and edit the settings.
> >
> > however
> > Add Printer gives> Unable to add printer: Forbidden
> >
> > is this normal behavior? I do want to add another printer
> Yes, that is normal.
> you should get a login dialog.
oops, I forgot this part:

It does not ask for a root password, it goes straight to "forbidden"


> What works here depends. In most settings root/root-password will work.

I will try installing the printer again and check.

> -H