cups password

I try to install anew printer but I cannot log into cups
(http:://localhost:631). I tried as root and root password and it is
always rejected, even though I can use it to log into YAST or into she
shell with the su - command. What is going on? Last time I tried to do
this was many years ago with RedHat8 and I had no problems. Has anything
changed there? Why can I not log in as root?
Uli

uli wrote:

> I try to install anew printer but I cannot log into cups
> (http:://localhost:631). I tried as root and root password and it is
> always rejected, even though I can use it to log into YAST or into she
> shell with the su - command. What is going on? Last time I tried to do
> this was many years ago with RedHat8 and I had no problems. Has anything
> changed there? Why can I not log in as root?
> Uli

In a shell, as root, try lppasswd. AFAIK, cups has its own user/password db.
Use the lppasswd for each user you want to be able to manipulate the
printers.

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Alvin

Thanks Alvin this solved that login problem although I am still not able
to print yet even though according to CUPS and lpc status on command line
everything is OK. I have contacted Brother for support. On the bright side
the scanning works straight away.
uli