node-lp

node-lp is an adapter to the unix 'lp(1)' command allowing files to be submitted for printing or altering a pending job. This will only work on Linux at the moment however if anyone wants a windows port then that might happen.

Requirements

You need cups installed to use this module.

Installation

node-lp can then be installed via NPM

npm install node-lp

Then, require the module

var lp = require("node-lp");
var options = {};

printer = lp(options);

printer.queue ("/tmp/test-file.pdf");

Usage

lp.queue(fileLocation, callback)

lp.queue(buffer, callback)

lp.stop(jobid)

lp.resume(jobid)

lp.hold(jobid)

Options Available

Option	Description
destination	Prints files to the named printer.
hostname	Chooses an alternate server.
port	Chooses an alternate server port (only use if hostname is specified).
username	Specifies the username to use when connecting to the server.
encryption	Forces encryption when connecting to the server.
digitalCopy	Allows logging of what excatly is being printed.
args	Pass custom arguments to lp (in array).

Licence

Licensed under the New BSD License