Looking for a CUPS Client Docker Image
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hoegiflo · 2023-11-09 17:29

Hey, guys. I am currently in the middle of enhancing my printing and
scanning workflow with docker. I already got a CUPS Server running and
I am using [scanservjs](https://github.com/sbs20/scanservjs) to access
my scanner. It works wonderfully.

Now I encountered a problem which I cannot solve. Googled a lot but
couldn’t find anything. My wife and me are using our work PCs a lot.
We want to be able to print from our work PCs. But IT department says
no. We are not allowed to add our printers at home. (I wonder why
actually. Is this really a security thread?)

Is there a CLIENT for CUPS with a web gui, so you can upload a pdf
file and it automatically send it to your CUPS default printer?

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BlueEye9234 · 2023-11-09 18:55

Well, CUPS simply runs on a port, I've always accessed it via
localhost:631.

Have you tried opening :631?

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watchdog_timer · 2023-11-09 20:34

I haven't tried it, but there's a Nextcloud app called
[Skyprint](https://github.com/CGessinger/nextcloud-skyprint)

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ElevenNotes · 2023-11-09 22:36

Not here to help, just always baffled how people use their work
devices for personal use.

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hoegiflo · 2023-11-10 09:00

Yes, sure I did. But then I get to the CUPS SERVER gui. Thats no
problem. But I am looking for a CLIENT.

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hoegiflo · 2023-11-10 09:12

Aaah, yes I was looking for something like this. Now i just need
NextCloud xD

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eRIZpl · 2023-11-10 13:51

\> I wonder why actually. Is this really a security thread?

Yes, there's research that printing drivers may be used to take over
the system. https://community.pharos.com/s/article/New-PrintNightmare-
Windows-Exploit-CVE-2021-36958

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hoegiflo · 2023-11-11 00:20

This is good to know. Thank you!