cupsd:tldr:81639

cupsd: [l]aunch `cupsd` on-demand (commonly used by `launchd` or `systemd`).

cupsd

$ cupsd -l

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The command "cupsd -l" is used to start the CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) daemon in listen mode.

The CUPS daemon, called cupsd, is a background process that manages printing services on Unix-like systems. It handles print job queues, printer discovery, printer sharing, print server administration, and other printing-related tasks.

The "-l" option in the command instructs cupsd to run in listen mode. In this mode, cupsd listens for incoming print requests on the network and waits for clients (computers or devices) to connect and submit print jobs. The daemon will respond to these requests by managing and processing the print jobs through the configured printers.

Running "cupsd -l" is typically done during system startup to ensure that the printing services are available and ready to accept print jobs.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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