The following table lists frequently used LP print service commands.
You must be superuser, lp, or assume an equivalent role
to use the 1M commands.
Table 7.7. Quick Reference to LP Print Service Commands
|
Command |
Task |
Man Page |
|---|---|---|
|
enable |
Activate a printer |
enable ( 1 ) |
|
cancel |
Cancel a print request |
cancel ( 1 ) |
|
lp |
Send one or more file or files to a printer |
lp ( 1 ) |
|
lpstat |
Report the status of the LP print service |
lpstat ( 1 ) |
|
disable |
Deactivate on or more printers |
enable ( 1 ) |
|
accept |
Permit print requests to be queued for a specific destination |
accept ( 1M ) |
|
reject |
Prevent print requests from being queued for a specific destination |
accept ( 1M ) |
|
lpadmin |
Set up or change a printer configuration |
lpadmin ( 1M ) |
|
lpfilter |
Set up or change filter definitions |
lpfilter ( 1M ) |
|
lpforms |
Set up or change preprinted forms |
lpforms ( 1M ) |
|
lpadmin |
Mount a form |
lpadmin ( 1M ) |
|
lpmove |
Move output requests from one destination to another destination |
lpmove ( 1M ) |
|
lpsched |
Start the LP print service scheduler |
lpsched ( 1M ) |
|
lpshut |
Stop the LP print service scheduler |
lpshut ( 1M ) |
|
lpusers |
Set or change the default priority and priority limits that can be requested of the LP print service by users |
lpusers ( 1M ) |