[Nottingham] Cups slow problem

[Duncan]

On 25/08/16 07:51, John via Nottingham wrote:
> Hi people,
> 
> I print to several thin clients (Linux-based Igels) running lpd from cups. Cups has now suddenly started hanging for 10-15 seconds on each print. Googling suggests cups is sending a SNMP request which these devices don't support. The only solution is to
> amend the PPD file. However I'm printing pcl using the raw model, so no PPD file. Server is Centos 6 and not been patched recently. Another patched server has the same issue. Any ideas ? Beer at the next social is up for grabs.
> 
> John
> 
> 

Try editing:
/etc/cups/snmp.conf

There should be a line in there like so:
Address @LOCAL

Change it to:

Address 127.0.0.1

To restrict SNMP to the local network.

Have fun,
Duncan