lprm(1) — Linux manual page

lprm(1)                        Apple Inc.                        lprm(1)

NAME         top

       lprm - cancel print jobs

SYNOPSIS         top

       lprm [ -E ] [ -U username ] [ -h server[:port] ] [ -P
       destination[/instance] ] [ - ] [ job-id(s) ]

DESCRIPTION         top

       lprm cancels print jobs that have been queued for printing.  If
       no arguments are supplied, the current job on the default
       destination is canceled.  You can specify one or more job ID
       numbers to cancel those jobs or use the - option to cancel all
       jobs.

OPTIONS         top

       The lprm command supports the following options:

       -E   Forces encryption when connecting to the server.

       -P destination[/instance]
            Specifies the destination printer or class.

       -U username
            Specifies an alternate username.

       -h server[:port]
            Specifies an alternate server.

CONFORMING TO         top

       The CUPS version of lprm is compatible with the standard Berkeley
       command of the same name.

EXAMPLES         top

       Cancel the current job on the default printer:

           lprm

       Cancel job 1234:

           lprm 1234

       Cancel all jobs:

           lprm -

SEE ALSO         top

       cancel(1), lp(1), lpq(1), lpr(1), lpstat(1), CUPS Online Help
       (http://localhost:631/help)

COPYRIGHT         top

       Copyright © 2007-2019 by Apple Inc.

COLOPHON         top

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26 April 2019                     CUPS                           lprm(1)

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