TCP/IP Configuration Chapter 6
6.2UNIX Printing
6.2.3.3Manual Selection of Filters
The NIC ships with an input filter called psfilter and an output filter called psbanner to print PostScript banners.
You may wish to change infilter or outfilter entries in the /etc/print- cap file. The following is a sample printcap entry using these filters:
<printer_name> NIC printer:\
:lp=/dev/nic/<printer_name>:\
:if=/usr/nic/psfilter:\
:of=/usr/nic/psbanner:\
:sd=/usr/spool/<printer_name>:
6.2.3.4Installing and Printing on Solaris 1.X and OSF1/ALPHA Systems
1.Run the Installation script by typing:
#nicinst
The script automatically downloads the correct NIC utilities for your particular system and prompts you for information as needed.
2.“What is the node name of the Print Server unit? “
Type the node name entered in /etc/hosts. For example: printfast and press Enter .
3.“What is the printer name?”
Type the desired printer name and press Enter .
4.Your screen will now display the information you provided to the install script. For example:
Node name of the NIC: printfast
Printer name to be used: <printer_name>
The printer is attached on: PORT 1
You are asked to OK this configuration. Type yes or no and press
Enter .
