- Find jobs and the targeted device:
lpstat -o - Kill all jobs:
cancel -a {printer} - Kill 1 job:
cancel {printerjobid}
[ALTERNATIVE]
First obtain the pending job number with the lpq -a command:
| Rank | Owner | Job | File(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| active | user | 137 | Untitled1 |
Now you are ready to kill the process by simply giving the $ lprm 137 command.