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Hi!

Does anyone know how to setup print quotas under Ubuntu Linux?

I am using HP laserjet printer. I am not able locate or find out any option offered by GUI tools.

I’d appreciate if someone point out me configuration option or Linux command that allows to put restrict page count over a specified time.

Regards

I am not sure about GUI tools. But you can setup printer quota by modifying the /etc/cups/printers.conf using vi text editor.

Since you are using Ubuntu Linux, use any one of the following sudo command:
If you are using GUI:
Now look for QuotaPeriod and PageLimit directives. Set up them as per your requirements:
=> PageLimit 20 – Set 20 page count limit for QuotaPeriod seconds
=> QuotaPeriod 86400 – 1 day limit (expressed in second
=> KLimit 50000 – Printer allowed to get 50000 kbytes only

So add above directives:
So, above directives will apply 20 pages per day limit. Restart the service:
HTH.

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