lpstat

Additional Notes

lpstat is a printing command used to show printer and print job status. It shows printer status, queue state, and detailed information about print jobs.

Use lpstat -p to list all available printers and their status. Use lpstat -o to show active print jobs. The BSD-style equivalent is lpq.

Syntax

lpstat [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how lpstat behaves.
• printer: Printer name or destination queue.
• job: Print job ID to inspect or manage.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

lpstat --help
man lpstat

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man lpstat, lpstat --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.