Question about cup

confused_bof · 07-01-2006, 05:41 PM

Wait a moment... need to stop head from spinning... just tried to read CUPS manual.... ahh... there.... that's better.

Trying to access CUPS http://localhost:631 - it's asking for username and password, even when I log in as root.

Is there a quick explanation to this dilemma?

Thanks

comprookie2000 · 07-01-2006, 05:57 PM

My terminology my not be correct but;
what you are logging into is the cups print server
so
just enter root and your root password
You can set up cups from kde also
just go to control panel -> printing -> admin mode (important)
then the setup should start

Bugrem · 07-01-2006, 06:14 PM

It doesn't work in Suse. If you visit the CUPS site, they're not partucularly complimentary!
You need to <quote>:

1) Goto /etc/cups/cupsd.conf

2) Change in <Location /admin> the AuthType:
AuthType Basic
3) Change RunAsUser to No

Restart CUPS (sod the manual, I rebooted) and log in with the normal root -> password.

HTH

B.

confused_bof · 07-01-2006, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugrem

It doesn't work in Suse. If you visit the CUPS site, they're not partucularly complimentary!
Restart CUPS (sod the manual, I rebooted) and log in with the normal root -> password.

B.

Thanks, I'll have a try at that.