How does CUPS work with printers?

CUPS, which stands for Common Unix Printing System, is a printing system that allows users to easily manage print jobs and configure printers on Unix-based operating systems. It works by providing a generic interface for applications to send print jobs to printers, and drivers within CUPS translate these print jobs into a format the printer can understand. CUPS also manages printer queues, making sure that print jobs are processed in an orderly fashion. Users can access CUPS through a web interface, where they can view and manage print jobs, configure printer settings, and add or remove printers from the system.

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