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Print files on Mac or Linux using the `lp` command with sensible defaults (double-sided, black & white). Supports PDF, markdown (via md-to-pdf conversion), and common print options like copies, page ranges, color, and printer selection.

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Print

Print files on Mac or Linux using the 
lp
command with sensible defaults.

Printing Markdown

To print a markdown file, first convert it to PDF using the 
/md-to-pdf
skill:
bash
~/.claude/skills/md-to-pdf/scripts/md-to-pdf.mjs doc.md
~/.claude/skills/print/scripts/print doc.pdf
rm doc.pdf  # Delete if PDF was just for printing
The 
/md-to-pdf
skill handles Mermaid diagrams, syntax highlighting, and page numbers.

Defaults

SettingDefaultRationale
DuplexDouble-sided (long-edge)Save paper
ColorBlack & whiteSave toner on color printers
These defaults can be overridden per-request.

Usage

Quick Print (uses system default printer)

bash
# Print a file with defaults (double-sided, b&w)
lp -o sides=two-sided-long-edge -o ColorModel=Gray <file>

# Or use the helper script
~/.claude/skills/print/scripts/print <file>

Common Options

OptionFlagExample
Printer
-d <name>
-d HP_LaserJet_4001
Copies
-n <count>
-n 3
Pages
-P <range>
-P 1-5
or 
-P 1,3,7
Single-sided
-o sides=one-sided
Override duplex
Color
-o ColorModel=Color
Override b&w
Landscape
-o landscape
Rotate 90°
Fit to page
-o fit-to-page
Scale to fit

List Available Printers

bash
lpstat -p -d
Shows all printers and the system default (marked with 
system default destination:
).

Check Print Queue

bash
lpstat -o          # Show pending jobs
lpstat -W completed # Show completed jobs

Cancel a Job

bash
cancel <job-id>    # e.g., cancel HP_LaserJet_4001-852
cancel -a          # Cancel all jobs

Helper Script

The 
print
script at 
~/.claude/skills/print/scripts/print
wraps 
lp
with the defaults:
bash
# Basic usage
print document.pdf

# Specify printer
print document.pdf -d Brother_HL_L3280CDW_series

# Multiple copies
print document.pdf -n 3

# Single-sided color
print document.pdf --single-sided --color

# Page range
print document.pdf -P 1-5
Run 
print --help
for all options.

Printer-Specific Notes

HP LaserJet 4001

  • Supports duplex
  • Monochrome only (no color option needed)
  • Steve's default printer

Brother HL-L3280CDW

  • Color laser
  • Supports duplex
  • Use 
    --color
    to override b&w default

Brother DCP-L2550DW

  • Monochrome
  • Supports duplex

Troubleshooting

"No such file or directory"

The printer name has changed. Run 
lpstat -p
to see current names.

Job stuck in queue

bash
lpstat -o                    # Check status
cancel <job-id>              # Cancel stuck job
cupsenable <printer-name>    # Re-enable if disabled

Duplex not working

Not all printers support duplex. Check printer capabilities:
bash
lpoptions -p <printer-name> -l | grep -i sides