How to Install CUPS on OpenBSD

CUPS is a printing system that allows you to print files from your computer to a variety of printers. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install CUPS on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following:

  • OpenBSD installed on your computer
  • Root access on your computer

Steps

  1. Open a terminal window.

  2. Install CUPS using the OpenBSD package manager:

pkg_add cups
  1. Enable the CUPS daemon to start at boot:
rcctl enable cupsd
  1. Start the CUPS daemon:
rcctl start cupsd

  1. Configure the printer(s) that you want to use with CUPS.

  2. Open a web browser and navigate to the CUPS web interface at http://localhost:631.

  3. Click on the "Administration" tab and enter your root username and password to access the CUPS administration page.

  4. Follow the prompts to add your printer.

  5. Test that your printer is working by printing a test page.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CUPS and set up one or more printers. You can now use CUPS to print files from your OpenBSD computer.