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How do I print from the Linux command line using CUPS?

April 26, 2017Command cups line linux print

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How do I print from the Linux command line using CUPS?

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To list the printers in the department: lpstat -a To print to a specific printer: lpr -P printer NOT printer@lp To print landscape: lpr -P printer -o landscape To force duplex for portrait orientation use: lpr -P printer -o sides=two-sided-long-edge To force duplex for landscape orientation use: lpr -P printer -o landscape sides=two-sided-short-edge To force simplex use: lpr -P printer -o sides=one-sided Before contacting the BCC for help please attempt to use the CUPS manual located here.