Mac OS X 10.2 Updates: Printer Sharing Off After Update

Mac OS X 10.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.2.3 updates include a file (cupsd.conf) that turns off printer sharing. You simply need to turn on printer sharing again in System Preferences.
Symptom

A shared printer is not available after updating to Mac OS X 10.2.2, or to Mac OS X 10.2.3 using the Mac OS X 10.2.3 Combo updater, or to Mac OS X 10.2.4 using the Mac OS X 10.2.4 Combo updater.

Note: If you are a software developer or advanced user who has customized the cupsd.conf file in any other way, those changes are also lost when this file is replaced during the update.


Solution

Turn on printer sharing. Follow these steps:
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012