cups-files.conf(5) Apple Inc. cups-files.conf(5)NAMEcups-files.conf - file and directory configuration file for cups
DESCRIPTION
The cups-files.conf file configures the files and directories used by
the CUPS scheduler, cupsd(8). It is normally located in the /etc/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 cupsd(8). Consult the on-
line help for detailed descriptions:
AccessLog filename
AccessLog syslog
Defines the access log filename.
ConfigFilePerm mode
Specifies the permissions for all configuration files that the
scheduler writes.
DataDir path
Specified the directory where data files can be found.
DocumentRoot directory
Specifies the root directory for the internal web server docu‐
ments.
ErrorLog filename
ErrorLog syslog
Specifies the error log filename.
FatalErrors none
FatalErrors all -kind [... -kind]
FatalErrors kind [... kind]
Specifies which errors are fatal, causing the scheduler to exit.
"Kind" is "browse", "config", "listen", "log", or "permissions".
FileDevice Yes
FileDevice No
Specifies whether the file pseudo-device can be used for new
printer queues.
FontPath directory[:directory:...]
Specifies the search path for fonts.
Group group-name-or-number
Specifies the group name or ID that will be used when executing
external programs.
LogFilePerm mode
Specifies the permissions for all log files that the scheduler
writes.
PageLog filename
PageLog syslog
Specifies the page log filename.
Printcap
Printcap filename
Specifies the filename for a printcap file that is updated auto‐
matically with a list of available printers (needed for legacy
applications); specifying Printcap with no filename disables
printcap generation.
RemoteRoot user-name
Specifies the username that is associated with unauthenticated
root accesses.
RequestRoot directory
Specifies the directory to store print jobs and other HTTP request
data.
ServerBin directory
Specifies the directory where backends, CGIs, daemons, and filters
may be found.
ServerCertificate filename
Specifies the encryption certificate to use.
ServerKey filename
Specifies the encryption key to use.
ServerRoot directory
Specifies the directory where the server configuration files can
be found.
SyncOnClose Yes
SyncOnClose No
Specifies whether the scheduler calls fsync(2) after writing con‐
figuration or state files. The default is No.
SystemGroup group-name [group-name ...]
Specifies the group(s) to use for System class authentication.
TempDir directory
Specifies the directory where temporary files are stored.
User user-name
Specifies the user name or ID that is used when running external
programs.
SEE ALSOclasses.conf(5), cupsd(8), cupsd.conf(5), mime.convs(5), mime.types(5),
printers.conf(5), subscriptions.conf(5),
http://localhost:631/help
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2007-2013 by Apple Inc.
26 July 2013 CUPS cups-files.conf(5)
