System Administration Guide: Advanced Administration

How to Unhang the LP Print Service

  1. Log in as superuser or lp.

  2. Stop the LP print service.


    # /etc/init.d/lp stop
    
  3. Restart the LP print service.


    # /etc/init.d/lp start
    

    The LP print service should restart. If you are having trouble restarting the scheduler, see How to Restart the Print Scheduler.