How to get names of files spooled for printing?

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I need to get names of all files spooled for printing. How can I do this in Unix?

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Gareth
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asked May 23 '11 at 9:27

Grook
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The lpstat command can be used to list the print jobs queued for printing. To see all of them:

 lpstat -a

answered May 23 '11 at 9:48

RedGrittyBrick
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Thanks! That was obvious but i didnt get it.. – Grook May 23 '11 at 9:51

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