Printer buffer software

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Printer buffer software

Is there a printer buffer software app for macOS Ventura and IOS 16?

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on May 2, 2023 4:38 AM

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VikingOSX

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May 2, 2023 5:50 AM in response to ppgnho

The operating system itself would establish entries in its own printer queues for your default printer, even when the printer is unavailable. You might see a printer icon materialize in your Dock that by clicking it, will show the pending print jobs (as mine does), or you may see nothing. In the latter case, open the Terminal app and enter the following to see the queued print jobs:

lpq

Back home, once the printer becomes available, whether direct connected or via network, the operating system will process the print queue to the default printer and just have sufficient paper stock in the printer to receive them.

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ppgnho Author

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May 2, 2023 5:02 AM in response to Barney-15E

My question regarding a printer buffer for macOS Venture is due to my desire to be able to work on my Macbook air when away from my home office. I would like to save mail documents to a printer buffer to print when I get back home then either delete or file the mail document. This would allow me to keep my mail cleaned up and only have to deal with each document once.

Thanks for your help

Ppgnho

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ppgnho Author

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May 2, 2023 5:48 AM in response to Barney-15E

My question regarding a printer buffer for macOS Venture is due to my desire to be able to work on my Macbook air when away from my home office. I would like to save mail documents to a printer buffer to print when I get back home then either delete or file the mail document. This would allow me to keep my mail cleaned up and only have to deal with each document once.

Thanks for your help

Ppgnho

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Barney-15E

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May 2, 2023 4:44 AM in response to ppgnho

To what purpose are you seeking this software? The OS itself buffers print jobs. Maybe if we had a clear understanding of the goal, we might be able to offer some thing.

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