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lp - Send files to printer

Overview

The lp command send files to printer.

Syntax

lp [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Basic Usage Examples

# Basic usage
lp

# Get help
lp --help

# Check version
lp --version

Common Options

  • -h, --help - Display help information
  • -v, --version - Show version information
  • -V, --verbose - Enable verbose output (if supported)

Description

The lp command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for send files to printer.

Refer to the manual page (man lp) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.

Common Use Cases

  1. Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
  2. System Administration: Administrative tasks
  3. Automation: Script integration
  4. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
  • Other commands in the other category
  • System utilities for similar operations