Print from Macosx to remote cups server and IPP driverless queue

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Print from Macosx to remote cups server and IPP driverless queue

I am trying to use a remote printer that is working in a Linux cups server with a driver for Linux, but there is no driver for MacOS M1.

I tried with

$ lpadmin -p local_queue_name -E -v ipp://cups-server.local/printers/queue_name -m everywhere

but this fails returns the following error:

lpadmin: Unable to create PPD file: No such file or directory

That command can be found in previous responses to this same question, but it is no longer working.

How can I do this now?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 13, 2025 4:54 AM

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Answer 1

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rover_lumbreras Author

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Feb 14, 2025 11:58 AM in response to James Brickley

Yes, I know it is an old printer with no support for the M1 chip, and I have already checked and tried to download new drivers.

Finally, the following command worked, and I am now able to use the remote printer without needing to install macOS drivers:

sudo lpadmin -p local_queue_name -E -v ipp://cups-server.domain:631/printers/queue_name -m everywhere

Apparently, macOS does not use port 631 with ipp:// unless you specify it explicitly.

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Answer 2

Feb 14, 2025 11:30 AM in response to rover_lumbreras

https://www.hidglobal.com/drivers/14799

Are the only Mac drivers and they are from 2012. If that doesn't work, you need to either use Windows PC or run a virtual machine with Windows on your Mac. Or buy a newer ID printer that supports modern Macs.

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Answer 3

Feb 14, 2025 7:52 AM in response to rover_lumbreras

Make / Model of the printer?

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Answer 4

Feb 14, 2025 11:17 AM in response to James Brickley

HID Fargo HDP5000. It is an old printer with drivers for old Macos and intel cpu

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Answer 5

Feb 14, 2025 12:09 PM in response to rover_lumbreras

Makes sense... Old school printer servers using CUPS may run multiple instances on multiple port numbers besides the default 631. Glad you found a way to get it to work.

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