lpr -Php2600 -#2 ~/testpage.ps VS. lpr -Php2600 -o Copies=2 ~/testpage.ps

[Michael Sweet]

rickr.mn.rr wrote:
> $ lpr -Php2600 -o Copies=2 ~/testpage.ps
> works.  (testpage.ps is the Redhat testpage)
> 
> $ lpr -Php2600 -#2 ~/testpage.ps
> does not work!!!!
> 
> What is the difference?

Copies (big C) is not a valid copies option - it is probably getting
picked up by your driver.

-#2 passes the number of copies through the filter system and is the
correct way to specify the copy count for CUPS-based filters.

What driver are you using with your printer?

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