LPD (Line Printer Daemon)

The Line Printer Daemon (LPD) is a protocol used for printing jobs over a network. It allows a computer to send print jobs to a printer connected to another machine, enabling shared printing resources in an office or organization. LPD manages the communication between the sending computer and the printer server, ensuring documents are queued and printed in order. It is a standard methods for network printing, especially in UNIX and Linux environments, facilitating efficient and centralized management of print tasks across multiple devices.