##(see the SpecSpec for an explanation) * '''Launchpad Entry''': https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/kubuntu-printer-sharing * '''Created''': <> by JonathanRiddell * '''Contributors''': JonathanRiddell * '''Packages affected''': kdeprint == Summary == Easy way to turn on CUPS printer browsing and sharing. == Rationale == For security reasons printer sharing with CUPS is turned off by default, we should offer an easy way to turn it on similar to that added in gnome-cups-manager. == Use cases == Kirsty has a printer on her local network, she wants Kubuntu to be able to print to it. Gregor has a printer connected locally to his computer, he wants to be able to share it with others on his local network. == Scope == Ensuring kdeprint has the same functionality as gnome-cups-manager. == Design == Add an item to the Printer Manager menu in KControl module of kdeprint to enable (or disable) printer sharing and browsing. == Implementation == A toggle action menu item "Enable Printer Browsing" which will by default be set to the value returned by /usr/share/cups/browsing_status. When chosen it will run /usr/share/cups/enable_browsing, if this script succeeds it will toggle the menu item. If it doesn't succeed an error message will be shown. Another menu item "Enable Printer Sharing" should run /usr/share/cups/enable_sharing in the same way. ---- CategorySpec