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My Mac has suddenly stopped starting the CUPS service on startup. I can start CUPS by running
sudo /usr/sbin/cupsd
but when I restart my computer it requires me to run this command again.
Is there some simple reason that could be behind this? It never needed to be started manually before
Otherwise, how do I run this command automatically on start up?
James
Posted 2020-02-03T10:16:24.503
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There are several ways to launch a program / service on boot. The recommended way is via launchd.
I am not certain what is your current status, but generally speaking, you have to find (it may already be present in your system, as you had it loading on boot before), or create a Property List, say, as /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/org.cups.cupsd.plist.
Then,
sudo launchctl load /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/org.cups.cupsd.plist
To create it, you can use a GUI (e.g., lingon, or LaunchControl), or the built-in Property List Editor.
I am providing here a few useful links.
Links relating to disabling CUPS, which may be instructive:
sancho.s Reinstate Monica
Posted 2020-02-03T10:16:24.503
Reputation: 2 404
Your command works, and running it on start up may work, but you should look into Services: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/55214/whats-the-services-running-processes-manager-in-mac-os-x
– golimar – 2020-02-21T13:57:45.000