
Boundless Technologies
ADDS 5600 Linux-Based Terminal
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Overview
Default Printer
The ADDS 5600 allows declaring several printers. If several printers are
configured, then you will have to set up one as the Default Printer. The Default
printer will be first displayed when setting up print job within local applications
(Emulator, Browser, Xpdf…).
LPR: the Printing Engine
The ADDS 5600 uses a LPR server to handle Print Jobs. LPR server receives
Print Jobs from local applications (Emulator, Browser...) and from network (LPD
protocol, SMB protocol, ThinPrint protocol).
Whenever the LPR server receives a Print Job, it sends it to the configured
printer. Depending on the Print Job format i.e. raw format or pre-formatted, the LPR
server may require to use printer drivers.
For this purpose, the ADDS 5600 features a set of drivers for most commonly
used printers:
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Text Only Printers
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Postscript Printers
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HP Printers
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Epson Printers
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Lexmark Printers
The ADDS 5600 allows declaring a Local Printer or a Network Printer SMB or
LPR.
Figure 37 - Setup Manager: Configuration - New Printer
Local Printer Configuration
A Local Printer is a printer physically connected to the 5600. Its configuration
requires that you first define the printer model that matches your requirements.