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# lpr
> CUPS tool for printing files.
> See also `lpstat` and `lpadmin` for listing and configuring printers.
> More information: <http://www.CUPS.org>.
- Print a file to the default printer:
`lpr {{path/to/file}}`
- Print 2 copies:
`lpr -# {{2}} {{path/to/file}}`
- Print to a named printer:
`lpr -P {{printer}} {{path/to/file}}`
- Print double sided in portrait:
`lpr -o sides={{two-sided-long-edge}} {{path/to/file}}`
- Print double sided in landscape:
`lpr -o sides={{two-sided-short-edge}} {{path/to/file}}`
- Set page size (more options may be available depending on setup):
`lpr -o media={{a4|letter|legal}} {{path/to/file}}`
- Print multiple pages per sheet:
`lpr -o number-up={{2|4|6|9|16}} {{path/to/file}}`