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Linux / Unix Command: lpinfo
Command Library

NAME

lpinfo - show available devices or drivers  

SYNOPSIS

lpinfo [ -E ] [ -l ] [ -m ] [ -v ]  

DESCRIPTION

lpinfo lists the available devices or drivers known to the CUPS server. One of the -m or -v options must be specified to get any output:
-E

Forces encryption when connecting to the server.
-l

Shows a "long" listing of devices or drivers.
-m

Shows the available printer drivers on the system.
-v

Shows the available printer devices on the system.
 

SEE ALSO

lpadmin(8), CUPS Software Administrators Manual, http://localhost:631/documentation.html  

Important: Use the man command (% man) to see how a command is used on your particular computer.

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