lpr
submits print jobs
TLDR
Print file
$ lpr [file]
Print to specific printer$ lpr -P [printer] [file]
Print multiple copies$ lpr -# [3] [file]
Print from stdin$ cat [file] | lpr
Remove file after printing$ lpr -r [file]
Title for job$ lpr -T "[title]" [file]
SYNOPSIS
lpr [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
lpr submits files for printing. It sends one or more files to the default printer or a printer specified with -P. Files are queued and printed in the order submitted.On modern Linux systems, lpr is provided by CUPS (Common Unix Printing System). Without arguments, it reads from stdin, making it useful in pipelines (e.g., `ls | lpr`). Printer options like paper size and duplex can be set with -o.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Files to print.-P PRINTER
Destination printer.-# COPIES
Number of copies.-r
Remove file after printing.-T TITLE
Job title.-o OPTION
Printer option.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install lpr
sudo dnf install cups-client
sudo apk add cups-client
sudo zypper install cups-client
CAVEATS
Requires CUPS. Use lp for System V style. Options are printer-specific.
HISTORY
lpr originated in BSD Unix as the line printer spooler, now implemented by CUPS.