Appendix C Unix Systems
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LPD on Linux
If using the command line, the procedure is the same as for
System V. (above)
On recent Linux distributions, you can use the graphical X-windows
interface instead of the command line. The procedure is described
below, but may vary according to your version of Linux.
1. Start your X-windows shell.
2. Select [Control Panel], then [Printer Configuration].
3. Select Add. For the printer type, select [Remote Unix (lpd)
Queue].
4. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
5. Save this data, and exit the [Printer Configuration].
Configuration is now completed, and the printer
is now available for use.
Field
Data
Name
Enter a name for this printer
Spool Directory
/var/spool/lpd/
name_of_printer
File Limit
0 (no limit)
Remote Host
Name or IP Address of Wireless Print Server
e.g. SC3000014
Note: Host file entry is required to use the name
instead of IP Address
Remote Queue
L
n
Where
n is the Logical Printer number
By default, L1 is Port 1, and L2 is Port 2
if the Print Server has 2 ports.