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lpq(1)

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printcap(5)

lpd(8)

ulf(8)

LPR(1)

NAME

lpr − line printer spooler

SYNOPSIS

lpr [ option ] ... [ file ] ... 

DESCRIPTION

Lpr causes the files to be queued for printing on a line printer. If no files are named, the standard input is read. The following options are available:

−r Remove the file when it has been queued. 

−c Copy the file to insulate against changes that may happen before printing. 

−m Report by mail(1) when printing is complete.

−Jname Print name instead of file name on header page. 

−p Pipe each file through pr before printing it. 

−hname Use name instead of file name on pr’s header. 

−Cname Use name instead of hostname on header. 

−inn Indent output nn spaces (8 if just -i). 

−#nn Print nn copies of each file. 

−Pprinter
Route output to alternate printer printer.

FILES

/usr/spool/lpd/lock
/usr/spool/lpd/cf*data file
/usr/spool/lpd/df*daemon control file
/usr/spool/lpd/tf*temporary version of control file
/usr/adm/lpacctaccounting records

SEE ALSO

lpq(1), lprm(1), printcap(5), lpd(8), ulf(8)

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