[cups] Samsung M2020W - change power-save settings via CUPS

[Jörg Thümmler]

Am 22.05.23 um 21:11 schrieb sawbona at xsmail.com:
> Hello:
> 
> Have CUPS 2.2.10 running under Linux Devuan 5.10.0-0.deb10.16-amd64,
> the latest available version in the Devuan repository.
> 
> Works just fine, as advertised/expected, right out of the box.
> 
> The printer I am using at the moment is a Samsung/HP M2020W,
> fortunately (knock wood) without major issues.
> 
> Good enough for my modest printing requirements.
> 
> But here's the thing ©: according to the User's Manual, the printer's
> default power save timer is set to 60s.
> 
> As I have my own power save routine (switch on, print and switch off)
> the printer's native power-save ends up being a royal nuisancem more
> so at 60s.
> 
> I have looked all over but cannot find out how to disable or change
> this setting via CUPS.
> 
> I'd appreciate any pointers on how to do this.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Best,
> 
> JHM
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Hi,

don't think you can manage this in cups. Usually this is a printers 
thing. As far as i can see, you can contact your printer via 
http://<ip>, because it should have a web administration page. There 
will be a function to set PS modes...

https://support.hp.com/de-de/product/samsung-xpress-sl-m2020-laser-printer-series/16462592/manuals 
shall give you some information on this topic...

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cu

jth