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Linux lprm command

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The Linux lprm command is used to remove a job from the printer queue

Incomplete printer jobs are placed in the printer queue, and this command can be used to cancel jobs that have not been sent to the printer. Since each printer has an independent queue, you can use -P This command sets the printer to be used. If not set, it will use the system default printer.

 

  This command checks if the user has sufficient permissions to delete the specified file. Generally, only the owner of the file or the system administrator has this permission.

Syntax

/usr/bin/lprm [P] [file...]

Online Examples

Remove the job number from the printer hpprinter 1123 Numbered job removed from the printer hpprinter

lprm -Phpprinter 1123

Remove the job number 1011 Numbered job removed from the preset printer

lprm 1011

Linux Command Manual