You can customize your print request using options to the -lp command: specifying forms, character sets, filters, titles, banners, and so forth. Table 8-1 summarizes the frequently used options for the lp command. You can use these options individually or combine them in any order on the command line. When you combine options, use a space between each option and repeat the dash (-).
For example, to specify a destination printer, request email notification, and print six copies of a file, you would enter the following:
$ lp -d printername -m -n6 filename |
where printername is the name of the desired printer and filename is the name of the file you are printing.
Table 8-1 Summary of Frequently Used lp Options
Option |
Description |
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Destination. Specifies a destination printer by name. |
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Mail. Sends email to the requestor when the file has printed successfully. |
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Number. Specifies the number of copies to be printed. |
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Title. Specifies a title (printed only on the banner page) for a print request. |
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Option. Suppresses printing of the banner page for an individual request. |
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Header. Puts a header on each page of the print request. |
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Copy. Copies the file before printing. |
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Write. Writes a message to your terminal when the file has printed successfully. |