lpstat

lpstat

The lpstat command in Linux is used to display information about the current status of the print queue. It can be used to display information about individual jobs, printers, or the entire print system.

The syntax for the lpstat command is as follows:

lpstat [options]

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

• -a: Displays information about all printers.

• -p: Displays information about the specified printer.

• -j: Displays information about the specified job.

• -t: Displays long status information for all printers.

For example, the following command displays information about all printers:

lpstat -a

The lpstat command is a useful tool for managing the print queue in Linux. It can be used to troubleshoot problems with the print system, to check the status of jobs, or to get information about printers.

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

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

• The lpstat command can only be used to display information about printers and jobs that are configured on the system.

• The lpstat command cannot be used to display information about printers or jobs that are located on a different machine on the network.

It is important to be aware of these limitations when using the lpstat command, so that you do not accidentally display information that you do not have permission to see or that is causing problems for another user.

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