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lpq(1)

lprm(1)

printcap(5)

lpd(8)

ulf(8)

lpr(1)

NAME

lpr, print − line printer spooler

SYNTAX

lpr [ option... ] [ file... ]
print file... 

DESCRIPTION

The lpr command queues each file for printing on a line printer.  If no files are named, the standard input is read. 

The print command paginates and queues each file for printing on the line printer. 

OPTIONS

−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.  A limit of 63 files can be piped through pr.

hname Use name instead of file name on 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
/usr/adm/lp.errprinter error log file

SEE ALSO

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

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