List the status of all print queues and jobs:
# lpstat -t
List the connection settings for all print queues:
# lpstat -v
List the print jobs for all print queues:
# lpstat -o
Add a Jetdirect printer named NP01 at 10.10.10.10:
# lpadmin -p NP01 -v socket://10.10.10.10:9100
Cancel the current print job on NP01:
# cancel NP01
Cancel all print jobs on NP01 and stop the print queue:
# cupsdisable -c NP01
Start NP01 back up:
# cupsenable NP01
Delete NP01:
# lpadmin -x NP01
Set NP01 up to use the plain text print script:
# lpadmin -p NP01 -n /usr/share/cups/model/textonly.ppd
How to restart the print spooler:
/sbin/service cups restart
