Print command-line tool reference

Information and links to each of the associated print command-line tools:

Command	Description
lpq	Displays the status of a print queue on a computer running Line printer Daemon (LPD).
lpr	Sends a file to a computer or printer sharing device running the Line printer Daemon (LPD) service in preparation for printing.
Net print	Displays information about a specified printer queue, displays information about a specified print job, or controls a specified print job.
print	Sends a text file to a printer.
prncnfg	Configures or displays configuration information about a printer.
prndrvr	Adds, deletes, and lists printer drivers.
prnjobs	Pauses, resumes, cancels, and lists print jobs.
prnmngr	Adds, deletes, and lists printers or printer connections, in addition to setting and displaying the default printer.
prnport	Creates, deletes, and lists standard TCP/IP printer ports, in addition to displaying and changing port configuration.
prnqctl	Prints a test page, pauses or resumes a printer, and clears a printer queue.
pubprn	Publishes a printer to the active directory directory service.
rundll32 printui.dll,printUIEntry	Enables you to automate the installation and configuration of printers using scripts or the command prompt.