In Ubuntu and Debian you just need to add the user to the lpadmin group to add
printers, modify settings, etc for cups.
Normally the first user has been granted this permission.
Did you install Ubuntu from desktop live cd? Are you the first user?
** Changed in: system-config-printer (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Incomplete
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Title:
"Administration -> Printing -> Add" requires 'root' user
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