Lpq
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Lpq
Displays the status of a print queue on a computer running Line Printer Daemon (LPD). Used without parameters, lpq displays command-line help for the lpq command.
Syntax
lpq -S ServerName -P PrinterName [-l]
Parameters
- -S ServerName
Required. Specifies, by name, the computer that hosts the print queue whose status you want to display.
- -P PrinterName
Required. Specifies, by name, the printer for the print queue whose status you want to display.
- -l
Specifies that you want to display details about the status of the print queue.
- /?
Displays help at the command prompt.
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Information that the user must supply |
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Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) |
Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) |
Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} |
Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
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Code or program output |