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uk1
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‎10-26-2005 05:28 AM

‎10-26-2005 05:28 AM

print job in queue but non-existant?

I have a print job that lpstat reports but I am unable to cancel it.

# lpstat
LP-9105 root priority 0 Oct 21 11:00
file.out 117966 bytes

# cancel LP-9105
cancel: request "LP-9105" non-existent

Tried some basic steps like rebooting the server, lpshut, turning off spooler, trying to cancel the job through sam, cycling the printer. Seems to be a ghost job!
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Geoff Wild
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‎10-26-2005 05:55 AM

‎10-26-2005 05:55 AM

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Re: print job in queue but non-existant?

Do a lpstat -o

then, go to the directory of the spool file:

cd /var/spool/lp/request/

lpshut
rm *
lpsched -v

Rgds...Geoff
Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make all your paths straight.
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uk1
Frequent Advisor

‎10-26-2005 06:00 AM

‎10-26-2005 06:00 AM

Re: print job in queue but non-existant?

You make it seem like 2nd nature, thanks guys =)
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