Settings for UNIX 9-1

Chapter 9

Settings for UNIX
This chapter explains how to set up the printer for different UNIX
systems using the lpr command.
The network adapter supports many standard UNIX commands
and can be configured from a host computer without using a
special setup utility.
The network adapter is able to function as a remote printer on
systems using TCP/IP Ethernet transfer with lpr remote printing
protocol, or standard ftp (file transfer protocol).
Note:
Because this network adapter does not convert data into the printer
control language, a printer driver and filter are necessary for each
system.

lpr filters

Filters for lpr are controlled by the name given to the remote
printer. When setting up an lpr printer entry, a name is entered
for:
❏the local printer name to be redirected
❏the host name of the station to which the print is sent
❏the remote printer name (name of the printer port on the
remote station)
It is this last name that the network adapter uses to determine
which filters to use.