lpq Command - Show Printer Queue Status

The lpq command displays the status of the print queue for a printer. It shows a list of print jobs waiting to be printed, including job IDs, owners, and file names.

Syntax

lpq [options] [-P printer]

Examples

lpq

lpq -P printer1

Notes

• Useful for checking the status of print jobs and troubleshooting printing issues.
• Works with both BSD and System V printing systems.
• Related commands: lpr to submit jobs, lprm to remove jobs.