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Lpr Command: Print To Named Printer
Use for print to named printer with Lpr. Exact CLI syntax to print to named printer using Lpr.
When to use this: Use for print to named printer with Lpr.
Command Syntax
lpr -P <printer> <path/to/file>lpr -P <printer> <path/to/file>Command Breakdown
-P- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to print to named printer using Lpr.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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