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6 lpq - show printer queue status
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9 lpq [ -E ] [ -U username ] [ -h server[:port] ] [ -P destina‐
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13 lpq shows the current print queue status on the named printer. Jobs
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17 The +interval option allows you to continuously report the jobs in the
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22 lpq supports the following options:
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24 -E Forces encryption when connecting to the server.
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26 -P destination[/instance]
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32 -a Reports jobs on all printers.
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37 -l Requests a more verbose (long) reporting format.
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