6.2 UNIX Printing
6.2.3.1 Loading the Software
The following procedures are only necessary when using the sup- plied
1.Log in as superuser (root) to the system that spools directly to the print server.
2.Insert the
3.Go to or create the directory in which you want to install the software. For example:
#mkdir /usr/MLT_install
Note
•If you already have a NIC at your site and you are now installing another one, delete the files in the installation directory (not /usr/ nic). If these files remain, they can prevent the installation of a sub- sequent print server.
4.Use the tar command to load the software from the
5.After performing the tar, the system will display a list of NIC files copied by the tar. At this point, go to the specific section for your system for instructions on running the installation script.
6.2.3.2 Script Selection of Filters
There will be certain options in executing the script for various sys- tems.
One of the questions posed by the install script is whether the printer is a PostScript printer. If you answered no to this question, the install script uses an input filter (infilter) that supplies CR/LF translation to print ASCII files on a PCL printer. If you answered yes to this ques- tion, your printcap file will reference psfilter which offers easy
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