Name
lp
Synopsis
lp [options] [files]
Send files to the printer. With no
arguments, prints standard input. To print standard input along
with other files, specify - as one of the
files.
Common Options
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-c Copy files to print spooler; if changes are made to file while it is still queued for printing, the printout is unaffected.
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-ddest Send output to destination printer named dest.
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-dany Used after
-for-Sto print the request on any printer that supports the given form or character set.-
-Haction Print according to the named action :
hold(notify before printing),resume(resume a held request),immediate(print next; privileged users only). Mac OS X and GNU/Linux also allowrestartwith-ito restart a completed job.-
-iIDs Override lp options used for request IDs currently in the queue; specify new lp options after
-i. For example, change the number of copies sent.-
-m Send mail after files are printed.
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-nnumber Specify the number of copies to print.
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-ooptions Set one or more printer-specific options. Standard options include:
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Print n
characters per inch. n can also be
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Print n lines per inch. |
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Print pages
n units long; e.g., |
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Omit banner page (separator) from request. |
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Suppress formfeeds between files. |
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Print pages
n units wide; e.g., |
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Specify a quoted list of stty options. |
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-Plist Print only the page numbers ...