---
name: "lp2"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "a2ps"
version: "4.15.8-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/lp2"
---

# lp2(1)

print duplex on non duplex printers

## NAME

lp2 - print duplex on non duplex printers

## SYNOPSIS

**lp2** \[*OPTIONS*\] *FILE*...

## DESCRIPTION

Print a file duplex on a simplex printer.n First print the odd pages, then prompt the user to put the printed pages back in, then print the even pages in reverse order.

## OPTIONS

- **-h**, **--help**

  display this help and exit

- **-V**, **--version**

  display version information and exit

- **-f**, **--front**

  print only the front pages (recto)

- **-b**, **--back**

  print only the back pages (verso)

## AUTHOR

Written by Reuben Thomas.

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to \<bug-a2ps@gnu.org\>

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2023 Reuben Thomas Based on fixps, copyright (c) 1998-2000 Akim Demaille\
 This is free software; see the source for copying conditions.  There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

## SEE ALSO

[**a2ps**(1)](/a2ps/1.md), [**card**(1)](/card/1.md), [**fixps**(1)](/fixps/1.md), [**pdiff**(1)](/pdiff/1.md).

The full documentation for **lp2** is maintained as a Texinfo manual.  If the **info** and **lp2** programs are properly installed at your site, the command

-

  **info lp2**

should give you access to the complete manual.