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7To test the connection, type the ping command from a workstation on the same subnet as the printer:

ping printer_IP_name

If the ping command responds by telling you that the printer is alive on the network, the address assignment was successful.

If the ping command does not respond, or tells you the printer was not found, then the address assignment failed. Try the steps in this procedure again, making sure you type the printer’s Ethernet address exactly as it appears on the startup page. If it still doesn’t work, see the troubleshooting suggestions in Chapter 13.

8Try printing by using this command: lpr -Pqueue_name filename

Note that there’s no space between -Pand queue_name.

Example

lpr -PGarysLW_text file.postscript

If everything is working, the Ready/In Use indicator light on the printer will blink, then the pages will print. If there’s a problem, see the troubleshooting suggestions in Chapter 13.

Configuring HP-UX version 8.07

1Log in to the system console as root.

The System Administration Manager (SAM) uses a screen-oriented interface that works best at the console.

2Assign an IP address and IP name to the printer, as described in “Step 3: Assigning an IP Address to the Printer,” earlier in this chapter.

3Make sure the printer’s IP name and IP address are entered in the /etc/hosts file.

4Run the SAM utility by typing sam at the UNIX prompt.

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