lpr

Syntax

lpr [options] [files]

Options

-Pprinter prints to the specified printer (the name appears in /etc/printcap).

-#N (where N is a number) prints that many copies of each file.

-h suppresses the burst page (the first page, with user information).

-m sends mail upon completion of a print job.

-r removes the file after printing.

-J jobname prints this job name on the burst page.

-U username prints this user name on the burst page.

Description

The lpr command prints the specified files by using your system's print-spooling system. If no filenames are specified, lpr reads input from the standard input. You can print to a specific printer with the -P option.