lp MacOS Command Guide
The MacOS lp command allows users to print files directly from the command line. By utilizing this command, users can easily send print tasks to designated printers with various options for customization. The lp command supports different printing formats, including PDF, text files, and images. Users can specify the printer destination, number of copies, paper size, print quality, and more. With the lp command, users can streamline their printing tasks and enhance productivity by avoiding the need for graphical user interfaces.
lp Syntax:
Section titled “lp Syntax:”lp [options] [filename(s)]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -q | Perform a quiet operation |
| -d | Specify the printer to use |
| -n | Specify the number of copies |
| -o | Provide additional options |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| filename(s) | Specify the file(s) to be printed |
lp Command Samples:
Section titled “lp Command Samples:”Print a Single Copy of a File
Section titled “Print a Single Copy of a File”lp file.txtPrints a single copy of the file “file.txt”.
Specify the Printer to Use
Section titled “Specify the Printer to Use”lp -d printer_name file.txtPrints the file “file.txt” using the specified printer “printer_name”.
Print Multiple Copies of a File
Section titled “Print Multiple Copies of a File”lp -n 3 file.txtPrints three copies of the file “file.txt”.
Print a PDF File
Section titled “Print a PDF File”lp file.pdfPrints the PDF file “file.pdf”.
Print a File in Grayscale
Section titled “Print a File in Grayscale”lp -o ColorModel=KGray file.txtPrints the file “file.txt” in grayscale.
Print a File Duplex (Double-Sided)
Section titled “Print a File Duplex (Double-Sided)”lp -o sides=two-sided-long-edge file.txtPrints the file “file.txt” in duplex mode with long-edge binding.
Print a File with Specific Page Range
Section titled “Print a File with Specific Page Range”lp -o page-ranges=1-3 file.txtPrints pages 1 to 3 of the file “file.txt”.
How do I use lp in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I use lp in MacOS?”To use the lp command in MacOS, execute the following command:
lp -d printer_name file_nameHow can I print multiple copies of a file using lp in MacOS?
Section titled “How can I print multiple copies of a file using lp in MacOS?”To print multiple copies of a file in MacOS using the lp command, you can specify the number of copies with the -n option. Here is an example command:
lp -n 3 file_nameHow do I set the page orientation when printing with lp in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I set the page orientation when printing with lp in MacOS?”To set the page orientation (landscape or portrait) when printing using the lp command in MacOS, you can use the -o option. Here is an example command:
lp -o landscape file_nameHow can I print a PDF file using lp in MacOS?
Section titled “How can I print a PDF file using lp in MacOS?”To print a PDF file in MacOS using the lp command, you need to specify the printer and the PDF file location. Here is an example command:
lp -d printer_name file_path.pdfHow do I cancel a print job using lp in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I cancel a print job using lp in MacOS?”To cancel a print job in MacOS using the lp command, you can use the cancel command followed by the job ID. Here is an example command:
cancel -aHow do I list available printers with lp in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I list available printers with lp in MacOS?”To list all available printers in MacOS using the lp command, you can use the -p option. Here is an example command:
lpstat -pApplications of the lp command
Section titled “Applications of the lp command”- Print files
- Manage print jobs
- Set print job options
- Cancel print jobs