sudo cupsrename Old_Name New_Name
lpadmin -p [Current_Name] -p [New_Name]
It sounds like you're asking for a review of the command (or a related renaming function within CUPS), but the exact phrasing "cups rename printer" could refer to a few things. I'll assume you want a practical, user-focused review of renaming a printer using CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) – both via the command line ( lpadmin ) and the web interface – since there's no dedicated cups-rename-printer command in standard CUPS. cups rename printer
(Note: While the man page defines -p as setting the destination, providing it twice in a single command string instructs CUPS to move/copy the configuration from the first instance to the second.) Access the CUPS web interface at http://localhost:631
Because manual file editing can occasionally cause issues with job logs or permissions, many administrators prefer to simply create a new queue with the correct name and delete the old one. Access the CUPS web interface at http://localhost:631 . Navigate to > Add Printer . Configure the printer with your desired name. cups rename printer