lprm removes jobs from the print queue on Linux

published Dec 10, 2012 11:28 by admin ( last modified Dec 10, 2012 11:28 )

When the GUI applets don't work or have gone into hiding, you can use lprm to clear out the print queue

sudo lprm

will clear out all from the print queue of the default printer, There seems to be more options if you do

man lprm

Fortunately, system administrators and even individuals can remove job from the print queue using the "lprm" command.