lprm(1)

NAME
lprm - cancel print jobs

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

DESCRIPTION
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
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 command 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
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