How to get printer status

External Since: Sep 25, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi,

How can I get printer status.
For example, I want to know if the printer is ready to accept print
request or if it is out of paper.

WARNING: I don't want to get the CUPS server status but printer status !

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External Since: May 10, 2005 Posts: 382

On 2007-09-25 03:26:05 -0400, xylo <choyvp.wzz.RemoveThis@serr.se> said:

> Hi,
>
> How can I get printer status.
> For example, I want to know if the printer is ready to accept print
> request or if it is out of paper.
>
> WARNING: I don't want to get the CUPS server status but printer status !

Try selecting the printer in Printer Setup Utility (Utilities folder)
and click "Supply Levels" in the "Printers" menu. Not all printer
provide any information.