NAME

lpq − show lineprinter queue

SYNOPSIS

lpq [ option ] [ job_numbers ... ] [ user_names ... ]

DESCRIPTION

Lpq displays the files that are queued for printing on a line printer.  Any job numbers or user names entered with the command will limit the output to jobs with the appropriate job numbers or that have been printed by the users whose names were given.  The following options are available:

−l Display the queue with a long format. 

−Pprinter
Display the queue for printer printer.

FILES

/usr/spool/lpd/lock
/usr/spool/lpd/cf∗data file
/usr/spool/lpd/df∗daemon control file
/usr/spool/lpd/tf∗temporary version of control file

SEE ALSO

lpq(1), lprm(1), printcap(5), lpd(8), ulf(8)

7th Edition