lprm

lprm

The lprm command in Linux is used to remove jobs from the print queue. It can be used to remove individual jobs or to remove all of the jobs in the queue.

The syntax for the lprm command is as follows:

lprm [options] job-id

The job-id argument specifies the job ID of the job to remove.

The options argument specifies additional options for the lprm command. The most common options are as follows:

• -a: Removes all of the jobs in the queue.

• -i: Prompts for confirmation before removing the job.

• -f: Forces the removal of the job, even if it is already printing.

For example, the following command removes the job with the ID 1234 from the queue:

lprm 1234

The lprm command is a useful tool for managing the print queue in Linux. It can be used to remove jobs that are no longer needed or that are causing problems.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about the lprm command:

• The lprm command must be run as root or by a user who has permission to manage the print queue.

• The lprm command can only be used to remove jobs from the print queue that are configured on the system.

• The lprm command cannot be used to remove jobs from a printer that is located on a different machine on the network.

It is important to be aware of these limitations when using the lprm command, so that you do not accidentally remove a job that you need or that is causing problems for another user.

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