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Which of the following tools is used to configure CUPS?

The correct answer is B. lpadmin. To configure printers and classes within the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), the lpadmin utility is employed.

Submitted by kev92· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which of the following tools is used to configure CUPS?

Options

  • Alpc
  • Blpadmin
  • Clpr
  • Dlpd
  • Elpctrl

How the community answered

(20 responses)
  • B
    90% (18)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • E
    5% (1)

Why each option

To configure printers and classes within the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), the `lpadmin` utility is employed.

Alpc

`lpc` is a line printer control program, primarily used for controlling printer queues and daemons, but not for initial configuration of CUPS printers.

BlpadminCorrect

The `lpadmin` command is a CUPS utility used to add, delete, or configure print queues (printers and classes). It allows administrators to set printer options, drivers, and destinations directly from the command line.

Clpr

`lpr` is used to submit print jobs to the CUPS spooler, not for configuring the printers themselves.

Dlpd

`lpd` refers to the Line Printer Daemon, a service that manages print queues, not a configuration tool for CUPS.

Elpctrl

`lpctrl` is not a standard CUPS command for printer configuration.

Concept tested: CUPS printer administration commands

Source: https://www.cups.org/doc/man-lpadmin.html

Topics

#CUPS#Printing#lpadmin#Printer Configuration

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