Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
lpq -S <servername> -P <printername> [-l]lpq command
Displays the status of a print queue on a computer running Line printer Daemon (LPD). This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for lpq; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
lpq -S <servername> -P <printername> [-l]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
-S <servername> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-P <Printername> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-l | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
-S | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<servername> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
-P | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<printername> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
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