lpstat linux command

lpstat

lpstat [options]

Show the status of the print queue. With options that take a list argument, omitting the list produces all information for that option. list can be separated by commas or, if enclosed in double quotes, by spaces.

Options

-a [list]

Show whether the list of printer or class names is accepting requests.

-c [list]

Show information about printer classes named in list.

-d

Show the default printer destination.

-f [list]

Verify that the list of forms is known to lp.

-l

Use after -f to describe available forms, after -p to show printer configurations, or after -s to describe printers appropriate for the specified character set or print wheel.

-o [list]

Show the status of output requests. list contains printer names, class names, or request IDs.

-p [list]

Show the status of printers named in list.

-r

Show whether the print scheduler is on or off.

-R

Show the job's position in the print queue.

-s

Summarize the print status (shows almost everything).

-t

Show all status information (reports everything).

-u [list]

Show request status for users on list. list can be all to show information on all users.

-v [list]

Show device associated with each printer named in list.