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Finding the Nearest Printer

Prior to sending your file to the printer, the whichprinter command can be used to determine the name and location of printer that is closest to you. As an example, running this command from the Drum computer lab yields the following result:

    whichprinter
    Printers at drum are:
    itch - Elec Eng undercroft printer room
    shooter - Elec Eng undercroft printer room