print

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:

~/.claude/skills/md-to-pdf/scripts/md-to-pdf.cjs 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

These defaults can be overridden per-request.

Usage

Quick Print (uses system default printer)

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

Common Options

List Available Printers

Shows all printers and the system default (marked with system default destination:).

Check Print Queue

Cancel a Job

Helper Script

The print script at ~/.claude/skills/print/scripts/print wraps lp with the defaults:

Run ~/.claude/skills/print/scripts/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

Duplex not working

Not all printers support duplex. Check printer capabilities: