Manage printer queues

The Configuration Tool displays BrightQ-managed and other configured printers. Select a printer to examine its information, jobs, properties, connection, and device status. Administrative actions typically require elevated privileges.

Queue naming limits

Print system	Maximum queue name length
System V LP (including Solaris)	14 characters
AIX Native	20 characters
CUPS and LPRng	25 characters
BSD LPR on Linux/FreeBSD	14 characters

These are BrightQ-Pro queue naming limits; the underlying spooler may impose additional restrictions.

Queue status

An enabled queue accepts and processes jobs. A disabled queue can accept new jobs without processing them; a rejecting queue refuses incoming jobs. The combination determines whether the queue accepts or prints documents.

Set the default printer

Use the Printer menu or queue context menu to set a system default (requires suitable permissions). Individual users can select their own default where the print system supports it.

Printer classes

On CUPS and System V print systems, a class groups queues under a shared name so jobs can be directed to an available member. BSD LPR does not support classes. Create a queue first, then use Printer → Add Class, or the CLI.

Add a new printer class dialog with a class name, description, location, and initial members.

Also see queue monitoring.