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lpstat: Show a long listing of printers, classes, and jobs.
$ lpstat -l
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The command "lpstat -l" is used to display detailed information about all available printers on a system. Here's a breakdown of the command: - "lpstat" is a command-line utility used to query and display the status of print queues on Unix-like operating systems.

  • "-l" is an option (or flag) that stands for "long format", instructing the lpstat command to provide detailed information about the printers. When executed, the "lpstat -l" command will present an extensive output containing various details about each printer, such as the printer name, printer type, printer status, the device used to achieve the printing, the location of the printer, the default print destination, and the allowed options or filters supported by the printer.
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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