Name

lpq [options] — cups

Synopsis

/usr/bin stdin stdout - file -- opt --help --version

The lpq (line printer queue) command lists all print jobs waiting to be printed.

Useful options

-P printername

List the queue for printer printername.

-a

List the queue for all printers.

-l

Be verbose: display information in a longer format.

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