2.2 Printing from the Terminal Software

There are three commands for printing directly by specifying the print file from the command line of the terminal software.

2.2.1 lpr command (CUPS)
When you enter this command, specify print options to specify print settings.
This command can be used as the print command even when you are printing from an application.
You can use the CUPS status monitor to check the print status and the amount of ink remaining.


2.2.2 bjcups command
Start the filter UI and specify print settings.
You can use the CUPS status monitor to check the print status and the amount of ink remaining.


2.2.3 bjfilter command
For print settings, you can specify the print options when you enter the command or you can start the filter UI and specify the options.
This command allows you to execute Fit-to-Page Printing and Borderless Printing.
However, if you use this command, you must switch to other super user account using the su command.