CHAPTER 12 UNIX PRINTING
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General TCP/IP UNIX Host Configuration
The configuration process for most UNIX systems is described in the following
steps. As this process varies, we recommend that you refer to your system
documentation (or man pages) for additional information.
1. Configure the /etc/hosts file on each UNIX host that needs to
communicate with the Print / Fax server. Use your favorite editor to add
an entry to the /etc/hosts file containing the IP address and node name of
the device. For example:
192.189.207.3 BRN_310107
The actual format of the entry may vary depending on your system, check your
system documentation and also note the format of other entries in the etc/hosts
file.
The node name in this file does not necessarily need to be the same as the one
that is actually configured into the Brother Print / Fax server (the name that
appears on the printer configuration page), however, it is good practice to make
the names the same. Some operating systems, such as HP/UX, do not accept the
"_" character in the default name, for these systems you must use a different
name).
In any case, the node name in the /etc/hosts file must match the node name in the
/etc/printcap file.
Some systems such as HP/UX and AIX allow you to enter the IP address as the
host name when setting up the print queue. If this is the case, you do not need to
configure the hosts file.
