9.4.1 Invoking lp2

lp2 [options] [file]

print the given file using lp. First print the odd pages, then prompt the user to put the printed pages back in, then print the even pages in reverse order.

Supported options are:

Option: -h ¶

Option: --help ¶

print a short help message and exit successfully.

Option: -V ¶

Option: --version ¶

report the version and exit successfully.

Option: -f ¶

Option: --front ¶

Print only the front pages.

Option: -b ¶

Option: --back ¶

Print only the back pages.

Typical use is

lp2 file.ps

or can be put into a2ps’ printer commands (see Your Printers).