diff --git a/mkosi.images/base/mkosi.extra/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/etc.conf b/mkosi.images/base/mkosi.extra/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/etc.conf
index a44a8ce51..65ced2445 100644
--- a/mkosi.images/base/mkosi.extra/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/etc.conf
+++ b/mkosi.images/base/mkosi.extra/usr/lib/tmpfiles.d/etc.conf
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ C /etc/sensors3.conf
 C /etc/usb_modeswitch.conf
 C /etc/thermald
 L /etc/fwupd
-L? /etc/cups
+C /etc/cups
 
 # Package Management & Updates
 C /etc/apt