8.3.1. Wrong file

If you print the wrong file, the job may be canceled using the command lprm jobID , where jobID is in the form printername-printjobnumber (get it from information displayed by lpq or lpstat ). This will work when other jobs are waiting to be printed in this printer's queue. However, you have to be really quick if you are the only one using this printer, since jobs are usually spooled and send to the printer in only seconds.


Once they arrive on the printer, it is too late to remove jobs using Linux tools.

What you can try in those cases, or in cases where the wrong print driver is configured and only rubbish comes out of the printer, is power off the printer. However, that might not be the best course of action, as you might cause paper jams and other irregularities.

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