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lpr Command - Print Files
The lpr command is used to submit files for printing. It sends files to the print queue for processing by the print system.
Syntax
lpr [options] [file...]
Examples
lpr document.txt
Print the file document.txt using the default printer.
lpr -P printer1 file.pdf
Print file.pdf on the printer named printer1.
lpr -# 3 file.txt
Print three copies of file.txt.
Notes
- lpr is part of the CUPS or LPRng printing systems on most Linux distributions.
- Use
lprmto remove jobs from the print queue. - Use
lpas an alternative command for printing files.
