How Do I Remove a Printer From CUPS?

Removing a printer from the CUPS (Common Unix Printing System) configuration is a straightforward process that can be done through its web interface.

Using the CUPS Web Interface to Delete a Printer

The most common and user-friendly way to remove a printer in CUPS is by accessing its built-in web interface. This method is specifically mentioned in the provided reference and is widely used.

According to the reference, you can remove a printer by navigating to the CUPS interface, typically found at http://127.0.0.1:631/printers/. Once there, you can select the printer you wish to remove and use the administrative options available.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. Access the CUPS Interface: Open your web browser and go to the CUPS printers page, usually located at http://127.0.0.1:631/printers/. This address points to the CUPS server running on your local machine (127.0.0.1) on the standard CUPS port (631).
2. Select the Printer: On the printers page, you will see a list of all printers currently configured in CUPS. Click on the name of the printer you want to remove.
3. Go to Administration: After selecting the printer, look for the "Administration" drop-down menu. This menu provides various management options for the selected printer.
4. Delete the Printer: From the "Administration" drop-down menu, select the option "delete printer". This action will remove the printer configuration from CUPS.

Note: The CUPS web interface is also useful for other tasks, such as managing print jobs. As mentioned in the reference, you can use this same interface to cancel printing jobs if you encounter any problems.

By following these steps through the CUPS web interface, you can easily and effectively remove unwanted printers from your system configuration.