How to Disable or Enable a Printer

When you configure a new printer by using CUPS Print Manager, the printer is enabled by default. This procedure describes how to disable or enable a printer.

1. Start the CUPS Print Manager GUI by choosing System → Administration → Print Manager from the desktop's main menubar or by typing the following command in a terminal window:

   $ system-config-printer

   The Printer configuration dialog appears, listing all of the configured printers and any newly detected printers.

2. Right-click the name of the printer that you want to disable, or enable .
3. Select Enable or Disable option according to your requirement.
4. Type the root password when prompted.
5. Click OK.