The LPD programs and protocol include the following:

Table 4.1 LPD Programs and Protocols

Program Name

Purpose of Program

 

 

lpr

Queues jobs for printing

 

 

lpq

Displays print queues

 

 

lprm

Removes jobs from print queues

 

 

lpc

Controls print queues

 

 

lpd

Scans and prints the files if the specified

 

printer is connected to the system.

 

If the specified printer is connected to another

 

system, this process forwards the files to an

 

lpd process on the remote system where the

 

files are to be printed.

 

 

Requirements for Configuring LPD

Before you can use LPD printing, your printer must be properly connected to the network through the HP JetDirect print server, and you must have print server status information. This information is listed on the HP JetDirect printer configuration page. If you have not printed a configuration page from your printer, see the hardware installation guide for your print server or your printer’s getting started guide for instructions. You must also have the following:

An operating system that supports LPD printing.

Superuser (root) or Administrator access to your system.

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HP 300X manual Requirements for Configuring LPD, LPD Programs and Protocols Program Name Purpose of Program