5.2. Command Line -Pprinter@host

The -P printer@host literal explicitly provides a printer and server value. This is equivalent to the printcap entry shown below:

    lpr -Plaser@10.0.0.1
      equivalent to printcap entry:
        laser:lp=laser@10.0.0.1
    lpq -Plp@myserver
      equivalent to printcap entry:
        lp:lp=lp@myserver