How to Install CUPS on macOS

CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) is an open-source printing system that allows you to print documents from your macOS computer. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install CUPS on macOS in a few simple steps.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing CUPS, you need to make sure that your macOS system meets the following requirements:

• macOS version 10.9 or later
• An active internet connection
• Admin access to the computer

Step 1: Download CUPS for macOS

Go to the official CUPS website at https://www.cups.org/ and scroll down to the Download section. Under macOS, click on the "Download CUPS" link to download the latest version of CUPS for macOS.

Once the download is complete, go to the Downloads folder on your computer and double-click on the downloaded file to extract the CUPS package.

Step 2: Install CUPS on macOS

To install CUPS on macOS, follow the steps below:

1. Open the extracted folder and double-click on the "CUPS.pkg" file to start the installation process.

2. Click on "Continue" on the first screen to proceed with the installation.

3. Read the license agreement and click on "Continue".

4. Click on "Agree" to accept the license agreement and proceed.

5. Select the installation destination for CUPS and click on "Install".

6. Enter your admin password when prompted and click on "Install Software" to confirm the installation.

7. Once the installation is complete, click on "Close" to exit the installer.

Step 3: Verify CUPS Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify whether CUPS is installed on your computer by following the steps below:

1. Open the Spotlight search by pressing the "Command + Space" keys.

2. Type "Terminal" in the search box and click on "Terminal" to open the Terminal window.

3. Type the following command in the Terminal window and press Enter:

   cupsctl WebInterface=yes
   

4. Open your browser and enter the following address in the address bar:

   http://localhost:631
   

5. If you see the CUPS web interface, it means that CUPS is installed and running on your computer.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CUPS on your macOS computer. With CUPS, you can now easily print documents from your computer to any printer that is connected to the network.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!