Linux Printing Command Cheat Sheet | LinuxTeck

In Linux, printer commands are used to manage printers and print jobs, to control the printer daemon and queue, to set printer options, and to display printer information.

Command Description

lp

Using this command, print jobs will be sent to the printer. A number of options can be specified, such as the number of copies or the range of pages.

lpq

This command displays the print queue, showing the status of all jobs waiting to be printed.

lpr

This command is used to print files directly from the command line. You can specify options such as the printer name and the number of copies.

lprm

This command is used to remove print jobs from the print queue. You can specify a job number or use the — option to remove all jobs.

lpadmin

This command is used to manage printers and print queues. You can use it to add or remove printers, change printer settings, and manage print jobs.

lpinfo

This command displays information about available printers, including their names, descriptions, and capabilities.

lpmove

This command is used to move a print job from one printer to another. You can specify the job number and destination printer.

lprm

This command is used to remove print jobs from the print queue.

cancel

Similar to lprm, this command cancels print jobs in the queue.

lpc

This command is used to control the printer daemon and the print queue.

lpoptions

This command is used to set printer options, such as duplex printing and paper size.

lpstat

This command shows the status of the printer and the print queue.

cupsenable and cupsdisable

These commands enable and disable printers respectively in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS).

Originally published at https://www.linuxteck.com on April 10, 2023.