Hi list,
I' have a HP LaserJet 1020 USB - plugged to my server running debian/stable
with cups, the clients connect to it using cups-browsed and the cups network
protocol.
The server does *not* run 24/7 nor does my printer: I usually switch on the
LaserJet as soon as I need it and disable it once I'm done. Cups does ignore
the fact it is not running: it will advertise the printer, clients can see it
and start printing jobs already. Once the printer comes online, the waiting
jobs will be processed all at once. Some people might prefer this approach, I'd
prefer network printers to be invisible on the client side, as long as they are
not online. The main reason is: this can confuse people and lead to additional
printing jobs until they realize their mistake of not switching on the device.
Is it possible to limit job handling to *online* printers only on the client or
on the server side?
Regards,
TuxoHolic
