LPR(C) XENIX System V LPR(C)
Name
lpr - Sends files to the lineprinter queue for printing.
Syntax
lpr [ option ... ] [ name ... ]
Description
lpr causes the named files to be queued for printing on a
lineprinter. If no names appear, the standard input is
assumed; thus lpr may be used as a filter.
The following options may be given (each as a separate
argument and in any order) before any filename arguments:
-c Makes a copy of the file and prints the copy and not
the original. Normally files are linked whenever
possible.
-r Removes the file after sending it.
-m When printing is complete, reports that fact by
mail(C).
-n Prints number of copies of output.
The file /etc/default/lpd contains the setting of the
variable BANNERS, whose value is the number of pages printed
as a banner identifying each printout. This is normally set
to either 1 or 2.
Files
/etc/passwd User's identification and accounting
data
/usr/lib/lpd Lineprinter daemon
/usr/spool/lpd/* Spool area
/etc/default/lpd Contains BANNERS default setting
/etc/lpopen On some systems - sets modes on a serial
line
See Also
banner(C)
Notes
Once a file has been queued for printing, it should not be
changed or deleted until printing is complete. If you want
to alter the contents of the file or to remove the file
immediately, use the -c option to force lpr to make its own
copy of the file.
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