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lpinfo: List all the currently installed printer drivers.
$ lpinfo -m
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The command "lpinfo -m" is used to list available printer drivers on a Linux system. It helps to identify and provide information about the models and capabilities of printers that are compatible with the system.

Specifically, the command will retrieve and display a list of printer drivers or model names that have been installed on the system or provided by the CUPS (Common UNIX Printing System) printing infrastructure. The information includes the name and location of the driver files necessary for each printer model.

This command is useful when configuring or troubleshooting printer setups, as it helps determine if the required driver for a particular printer is available or needs to be installed.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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