A simple JSON API that accepts a PDF file over HTTP and prints it via CUPS.
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A simple script that accepts a PDF file over HTTP and prints it.

Usage:

  • print.php?action=list: Returns a JSON list of available printers.
    • Example response: {"printers": ["canon-123", "brother-etc"]}
  • print.php?action=print&printer=[printername]: Print a PDF to the specified printer. The request body shall contain the PDF document.
    • Example curl command: curl --data-binary "@/home/user/test.pdf" "http://localhost/print.php?action=print&printer=brother-etc"
    • Response: {"printed": true}

Requires lp, lpstat, and pdfinfo commands to be available.