Lpr Command In Windows Server 2008
This article explains the Lpr command in Windows Server 2008 operating system and syntax related with it.
Introduction
Lpr command in Windows Server 2008 is used to sends a file to a computer or printer sharing device running the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service in preparation for printing. Syntax for using Lpr command is given below.
Syntax
Lpr [-S <ServerName>] -P <PrinterName> [-C <BannerContent>] [-J <JobName>] [-o | "-o l "] [-x] [-d] <filename>
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Parameters For Lpr
| Parameter |
Description |
| -S <ServerName> |
Defines the computer or printer sharing device that hosts the LPD print queue with a status that user want to display. |
| -P <PrinterName> |
Defines the printer for the print queue with a status that user want to display. |
| -C <BannerContent> |
Defines the content to print on the banner page of the print job. |
| -J <JobName> |
Defines the print job name that will be printed on the banner page. |
| [-o| "-o l"] |
Defines the type of file that you want to print. |
| -d |
Defines that the data file must be sent before the control file. |
| -x |
Defines that the Lpr command must be compatible with the Sun Microsystems operating system |
| <filename> |
Defines the file to be printed. |
| /? |
Shows help at the command prompt. |
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