IBM eServer Certification Study Guide - pSeries AIX System Administration

14.7. How to check the print spooler

There are various commands to check a print spooler. This section covers the lpstat command and some of the flags you can use. The enq command has a similar function.

In Table 14-4 are some of the flags used by the lpstat command and, where available, an equivalent enq command.

Table 14-4. Flags for the lpstat command and enq command equivalents

Flag	enq Equivalent	Description
-aList	enq -q -P Queue1	Provides status and job information on queues.
-d	enq -q	Displays the status information for the system default destination for the lp command.
-oList		Displays the status of print requests or print queues.
-pList		Displays the status of printers.
-r	enq -A	Provides status and job information on queues.
-s	enq -A	Displays a status ...