DSL/Cable Router User Guide
2.Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue.
3.Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field | Data | Example |
Name | Enter a name for this printer | gw_prn |
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Spool Directory | /var/spool/lpd/printer_name | /var/spool/lpd/gw_prn |
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File Limit | Enter a suitable number. | 0 (no limit) |
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Remote Host | DSL/Cable Router's IP address | 192.168.254.254 |
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Remote Queue | Ln | L1 |
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4.Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the printer is now available for use.
Other Unix Systems
Internet Access
•Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the DSL/Cable Router.
•Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
Printing Setup
To use LPD printing to the DSL/Cable Router's printer, install an LPD printer using the stan- dard procedure for your system.
•Use the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address as the location of the remote host.
•Use L1, L2, or L3 for the name of the printer on the remote host.
On the DSL/Cable Router, the logical printers (L1, L2, and L3) can be configured on the Advanced - Printer Port screen. See Printer Port in Chapter 7 for details.
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