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25.1.1 Line Printer Spooler System
25.1.1.2 Spool Directory
In the above example the spool directory is /usr/spool/lp. Files concerning the line printer setup are in this directory. It contains the lock file, the log file, and the status of the printer. The file to be printed is first copied here and deleted after the printing is complete.
Unix System Administration - 8 AUG 1996
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