lprm(1) OpenPrinting lprm(1)
NAME
lprm - cancel print jobs
SYNOPSIS
lprm [ -h hostname[:port] ] [ -E ] [ -U username ] [ -P destination[/in-
stance] ] [ - ] [ job-id(s) ]
DESCRIPTION
lprm cancels print jobs that have been queued for printing. If no argu-
ments are supplied, the current job on the default destination is can-
celed. You can specify one or more job ID numbers to cancel those jobs
or use the - option to cancel all jobs.
OPTIONS
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. Note: This option must occur before
all others.
CONFORMING TO
The CUPS version of lprm is compatible with the standard Berkeley com-
mand of the same name.
EXAMPLES
Cancel the current job on the default printer:
lprm
Cancel job 1234:
lprm 1234
Cancel all jobs:
lprm -
SEE ALSO
cancel(1), lp(1), lpq(1), lpr(1), lpstat(1), CUPS Online Help
(http://localhost:631/help)
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 2020-2024 by OpenPrinting.
2022-05-02 CUPS lprm(1)
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