PSQL 8.3+ client query results display

You can also disable it when you start up psql:

$ psql -U admin db_name --pset pager=off

If you always want it to be off, you can add this to your .bashrc file:

alias psql='psql --pset pager=off'

in addition to \pset pager always add the following in your .profile (or .bashrc)

export PAGER=less

export LESS="-iMSx4 -FX"

\pset pager off

\pset pager on

\pset pager always

Alternatively, configure the pager to your liking.