Digi MIL-3000FTX manual Manual Installation on LPD Systems, Installation on BSD Unix Systems

5.3.4Installation on BSD UNIX Systems

Install.sh creates a spool directory and makes a config. file /usr/ spool/<printer name>/.fpconfig. To install:

1.Load the install.sh software.

2.Type ./install.sh to run the install script.

3.Choose FastPort by its model number.

4.Choose Option #1, LPD-based systems.

5.If an IP address has not been assigned, select Option #1, Configure

aFastPort. If one has been, go to step 7.

6.Choose the following:

a.Host naming method (/etc/hosts/file).

b.Host name and IP address for FastPort.

c.Hardware (Ethernet) address of FastPort.

d.UNIX system type.

e.Enter monitor mode and press [i] to assign an IP address.

f.Press [r] to issue a command to reset FastPort.

g.Continue to step 7 to install the printer.

7.At the main menu, select Option #2, Install a printer or plotter. The software prompts for:

a.Whether to install host software or use direct LPD.

b.Type of data sent to the printer (pcl, ps, or ascii).

c.Where the printer port is connected to: serial or parallel.

d.Type of banner page.

Select Option X to Exit. BSD installation is complete.

5.4 Manual Installation on LPD Systems

Printing to LPD allows users to print as if they were directly attached to a remote UNIX system. Configuration requires assigning an IP address and setting up a remote BSD UNIX-like printer.

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