Windows
Linux
Hardware & Drivers
Printers
Windows printer settings equivalent in Linux
Lists configured CUPS printers and default printer.
Windows
→
printer settings
Linux equivalents
lpstat -p -d
lpstat -p -d
lpstat -p -d
Overview
What this command does
Lists configured CUPS printers and default printer.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show printers
Lists configured CUPS printers and default printer.
lpstat -p -d
Show printers
lpstat --help
Show command help when supported
man lpstat
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
lpstat -p -d
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: printer settings
lpstat -p -dReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lpstat -p -d | Show printers |
lpstat --help | Show command help when supported |
man lpstat | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | lpstat -p -d |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | lpstat -p -d |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | lpstat -p -d |
Same command on this distribution. |
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