CHAPTER 11 TROUBLESHOOTING
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UNIX Troubleshooting
1.
Make sure that the /etc/printcap file (if applicable) is typed in correctly. In
particular, look for missing ":" and "\" characters, because a small error
anywhere in the file can have major consequences. Also check the /usr/spool
directory to make sure that you have created a valid spool directory.
2.
If you are using a Linux operating system, the X-Window Print tool program
that is included with Linux may not properly configure the etc/printcap file
for lpd operation, then you might also edit the etc/printcap file and change
the following line in the entry for the printer.
if
:lp = /dev/null: \
then to
:lp = :\
3.
If you are using a Berkeley-based UNIX, make sure that the daemon is
started on Berkeley based systems with the command lpc start printer, where
printer is the name of the local print queue.
4.
If you are using an AT&T-based UNIX, make sure the printer is enabled
(enable printer, where printer is the name of the local print queue).
5.
Make sure that the lpr/lpd remote line printer service are running on the host
computer (refer to your host computer documentation for information on
how to do this).
