How to Delete Print Jobs in Unix
Deleting a print job from Unix is simple if you're the administrator. Some clients may have the command ability to enter the necessary commands to delete the job themselves, but most do not. Contacting the administrator to do it for you is one option, but if you do have the capability here are the commands you need.
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Determine the job number and print queue. Type in the command lpq -P printer_name if you do not know the job number.
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Type the command lpq -a to view the queue and all the print jobs in it. This will make it possible for you to view which job or jobs need to be deleted.
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Contact your administrator with this information and request that he delete the job for you if you do not have the ability.
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Type the command lprm -Pprinter_name id# to delete the job, inserting the printer name and job number. If that doesn't work, try cancel printer_name -id#.
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