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lpstat: Show whether or not the CUPS server is running.
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The command "lpstat -r" is used to display the status of the print queues on a Unix-like operating system.

Specifically, "lpstat" is a command-line tool that provides information about the current status of a printer and print jobs in the system. The "-r" option is used to display the overall status of all print queues on the system.

When you execute this command, it will show you a summary or status information about each print queue, such as whether it is enabled or disabled, whether it is accepting new print jobs, any error messages associated with the queue, and the total number of jobs in the queue.

This command is helpful for administrators or users who need to check the status of print queues, identify any issues, or monitor the printing activities on the system.

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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