lpinfo
lpinfo
The lpinfo command in Linux is used to display information about printers and printer classes provided by the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS).
The syntax for the lpinfo command is as follows:
The destination argument is the printer or class that you want to get information about.
The options argument can be used to control the behavior of the lpinfo command.
Here are some of the most useful lpinfo options:
-p: Display information about a printer.-c: Display information about a class.-l: List all printers or classes.-v: Display version information.
Here is an example of how to get information about the printer called myprinter:
This command will display information about the printer myprinter. The information will include the printer name, the printer location, and the printer status.
Here is an example of how to get information about the class called myclass:
This command will display information about the class myclass. The information will include the class name, the class members, and the class default printer.
Here is an example of how to list all printers:
This command will list all printers that are configured on the system. The information will include the printer name, the printer location, and the printer status.
The lpinfo command is a valuable tool for getting information about printers and printer classes on Linux. It can be used to troubleshoot printing problems, and to manage printer access.
Here are some of the benefits of using the lpinfo command:
It can be used to get information about printers and printer classes.
It can be used to troubleshoot printing problems.
It can be used to manage printer access.
It can be used to verify that printers are configured correctly.
If you are managing printers on Linux, you should make sure to learn how to use the lpinfo command. It is a valuable tool for getting information about printers and for troubleshooting printing problems.
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