A Quick Guide to CUPS and lpr
For many Linux users, the printer remains a mysterious box that only communicates through cryptic GUI menus. But if you're a power user or a terminal enthusiast, you know that the command line offers far more precision. By leveraging CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), you can manage your print jobs with simple, scriptable commands. Here is everything you need to know about configuring and using your printer from the terminal. 1. Finding Your Hardware Before you can print, you need to know what your system calls your printer. CUPS doesn't always use the friendly name on the sticker. ...