MFC-8440
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Print command (LPR) (Linux)
CUPS Users Only
Print Command : lpr -P (printer name) (filename)
Configuration Command : brprintconf -P [Printer Name] [Option]
You can view the details of Parameter by the following command.Command: brprintconf_{Model Name without "-"}
Option Table
FUNCTION COMMAND OPTION PARAMETER EXAMPLE
Resolution
-res [parameter]
300
Paper Source
-ps [parameter]
AUTO
Duplex
-dx [parameter]
ON
Duplex Type
-dxt [parameter]
LONG
Paper Type
-pt [parameter]
A4
Media
-md [parameter]
PLAIN
Copies
-cp [parameter]
[1-999]
Sleep
-sp [parameter]
PRINTER
Toner Save Mode
-ts [parameter]
ON
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