lpinfo(8)

NAME
lpinfo - show available devices or drivers

SYNOPSIS
lpinfo [ -E ] [ -U username ] [ -h server[:port] ] [ -l ] [ --device-id device-id-string ] [ --exclude-schemes scheme-list ] [ --include-schemes scheme-list ] [ --language locale ] [ --make-and-model name ] [ --product name ] -m
lpinfo [ -E ] [ -U username ] [ -h server[:port] ] [ -l ] [ --exclude-schemes scheme-list ] [ --include-schemes scheme-list ] [ --timeout seconds ] -v

DESCRIPTION
lpinfo lists the available devices or drivers known to the CUPS server. The first form (-m) lists the available drivers, while the second form (-v) lists the available devices.

OPTIONS
lpinfo accepts the following options:

-E  Forces encryption when connecting to the server.

-U username
    Sets the username to use when connecting to the server.

-h server[:port]
    Selects an alternate server.

-l  Shows a "long" listing of devices or drivers.

--device-id device-id-string
    Specifies the IEEE-1284 device ID to match when listing drivers with the -m option.

--exclude-schemes scheme-list
    Specifies a comma-delimited list of device or PPD schemes that should be excluded from the results. Static PPD files use the "file" scheme.

--include-schemes scheme-list
    Specifies a comma-delimited list of device or PPD schemes that should be included in the results. Static PPD files use the "file" scheme.

--language locale
    Specifies the language to match when listing drivers with the -m option.

--make-and-model name
    Specifies the make and model to match when listing drivers with the -m option.

--product name
    Specifies the product to match when listing drivers with the -m option.

--timeout seconds
    Specifies the timeout when listing devices with the -v option.

CONFORMING TO
The lpinfo command is unique to CUPS.

EXAMPLES
List all devices:
    lpinfo -v
List all drivers:
    lpinfo -m
List drivers matching "HP LaserJet":
    lpinfo --make-and-model "HP LaserJet" -m

SEE ALSO
lpadmin(8), CUPS Online Help (http://localhost:631/help)

COPYRIGHT
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