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3
Create a world-writable spooling directory using the
mkdir
command.
Figure 5-8:
Creating Spooling Directory
4
If desired, use the
mx
option to allow unlimited size files to be printed and the
sh
option to prevent header pages from being generated. See the host's documentation
or man pages for more information on the format of the printcap file and how to cre-
ate the spool directory.
5
Print to the queue using normal lpr commands:
Figure 5-9:
Printing to Queue
5.2.3 LPR on AIX Hosts
The System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) allows you to enable LPD printing and
create print queues. LPR has only been tested on AIX versions 3.2 and higher.
To create a print queue:
1
At the host prompt, type
smit
.
2
Choose
Print Spooling
.
3
Choose
Manage Print Server
and
Start the Print Server Subsystem (lpd dae-
mon)
.
4
In the
Start the Print Server Subsystem
dialog box, type
both
in the first field.
5
The message “The lpd subsystem has been started” will appear. Click
Done
.
To add a print queue:
1
From the main window, choose
Print Spooling
.
2
Choose
Manage Print Server
and
Manage Print Queues
.
3
Choose
Add a print queue
.
# mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/les_prt
# chmod 777 /usr/spool/lpd/les_prt
% lpr -Ples_prt /etc/hosts
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