Filesystem Hierarchy Standard

5.10.1 /var/spool/lpd : Line-printer daemon print queues

/var/spool/lpd
<printer>
Printer spool directory
Spools for a specific printer (optional)

Tree 5.10.1.1

The lock file for lpd, lpd.lock, should be placed in /var/spool/lpd. It is suggested that the lock file for each printer be placed in the spool directory for that specific printer and named lock.


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