1. NAME▲
lpq - show printer queue status
2. SYNOPSIS ▲
lpq [ -E ] [ -U username] [ -h server[:port]] [ -P destination[/instance]] [ -a ] [ -l ] [ +interval]
3. DESCRIPTION ▲
lpq shows the current print queue status on the named printer. Jobs queued on the default destination will be shown if no printer or class is specified on the command-line.
The +interval option allows you to continuously report the jobs in the queue until the queue is empty; the list of jobs is shown once every interval seconds.
4. OPTIONS ▲
lpq supports the following options:
- -E
Forces encryption when connecting to the server. - -P destination[/instance]
Specifies an alternate printer or class name. - -U username
Specifies an alternate username. - -a
Reports jobs on all printers. - -h server[:port]
Specifies an alternate server. - -l
Requests a more verbose (long) reporting format.
5. SEE ALSO ▲
6. COPYRIGHT ▲
Copyright 2007-2009 by Apple Inc.