[IPP] Request to Define New IPP Attribute "printer-more-info-config (uri)"

[IPP] Request to Define New IPP Attribute "printer-more-info-config (uri)"

Michael Sweet msweet at msweet.org
Thu Dec 12 11:39:38 UTC 2024


Anthony,

I'll add this to the agenda for today's meeting.  While I'm not keen on the name we should definitely discuss the semantics/use cases.


> On Dec 11, 2024, at 9:54 PM, Anthony Suarez via ipp <ipp at pwg.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Mopria would like to propose a new IPP attribute “printer-more-info-config (uri)”. The new attribute will be used by the Client to display the printer’s embedded web configuration page.
> 
> “printer-more-info” is already defined in RFC8011 but current implementations for this attribute refer to a URL for a specific IPP configuration. The proposed “printer-more-info-config” will be for the configuration top page for broader, non-specific purpose.
> 
> Here is the proposed specification:
> 
> printer-more-info-config (uri)
> Similar to "printer-more-info", this Printer attribute contains a URI used to obtain more information and provides
> the device configuration of this specific Printer. This feature provides Administrator or End User to access printer web page for
> device configuration or customization of the specific printer supports to help apply each device unique settings. For example, a
> printer with limited user interface on its device panel could utilize this attribute for additional configuration. The device
> manufacturer can initially populate this attribute.
> 
> Best regards,
> Anthony Suarez
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