Settings for UNIX Users

Introduction to UNIX Settings

This chapter explains how to set up the device for different UNIX systems using the lpr command.

Your device 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 device 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)

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