UNIX Configuration 7-8
This entry will send jobs spooled at /usr/spool/lpd/<printer_name> to the printer
designated <printer_name> to be printed at port 1 (the internal connection to the
printer) of the EcoLAN 2000E designated as <remote_host>.
2.
Create the spooling directory. For example, type:
mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/<printer_name>
3.
To print via the spooler, use the lpr command. Type:
lpr-P <printer_name>< file_name>
Installation and testing is done. You are now ready to print.
7.3.2 Setting Up an AIX Version 2.5 Remote Printer to Use lpd
Set up a remote printer on the host that sends jobs to the EcoLAN 2000E using the
EcoLAN 2000E’s lpd. Use the following procedures to do this:
1.
At the prompt, type:
#smit spooler <cr>
2.
When a window appears, select Manage Remote Printers.
3.
When a menu appears, select Client Services.
4.
Another menu appears, select Remote Printer Queues.
5.
Another menu appears, select Add a Remote Queue.
6.
When a window appears, change the values shown to configure the EcoLAN
2000E. The values displayed are default values. You must replace the short and
long form filter values with the values shown below.
7.
After you have supplied all values, press e. You can now print.
Requested Information
Inputted Data
Example
Description of Inputted Data
Name of queue to add
print1
Name of local printer
queue Destination Host
printfast
EcoLAN 2000E
IP hostname
Short Form Filter
/usr/lpd/bsdshort
Required value
Long Form Filter
/usr/lpd/bsdlong
Required value
Name of remote printer
queue
PORT1
EcoLAN 2000E
Name of device to add
print1
Name of local queue
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