LPR Printing
TCP/IP Configuration
4-8
This will create a host queue named mps_prt. The rm parameter is the name of the
MPS in the host’s address file, the rp parameter is the name of the service as it exists
on the MPS, and the sd parameter specifies the name of a directory used to hold tem-
porary spooling files.
3
Create a world-writable spooling directory using the mkdir command.
Figure 4-8: 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.
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Print to the queue using normal lpr commands:
Figure 4-9: Printing to Queue
4.2.4 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.
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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.
4
From the dialog box that appears, choose remote.
# mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt
# chmod 777 /usr/spool/lpd/mps_prt
% lpr -Pmps_prt /etc/hosts
