In the following example, the command requests the name of the system's default printer.
$ lpstat -d system default destination: luna |
In the following example, the command requests the status of the printer luna.
$ lpstat -p luna printer luna is idle. enabled since Feb 18 16:06 1997. available. |
In the following example, the command requests a description of the printers asteroid and luna.
$ lpstat -p "asteroid luna" -D printer asteroid faulted. enabled since Feb 18 16:07 1997. available. unable to print: paper misfeed jam Description: Printer by break room. printer luna is idle. enabled since Feb 18 16:07 1997. available. Description: Printer by server room. |
In the following example, the command requests the characteristics of the printer luna.
$ lpstat -p luna -l printer luna is idle. enabled since Thu May 2 09:20:17 MDT 1996. available. Content types: any Printer types: unknown Description: Printer by server room. Users allowed: (all) Forms allowed: (none) Banner not required Character sets: (none) Default pitch: Default page size: |