Configuring for TCP/IP
Modifying the /etc/printcap File to Set Up the Remote Printer
Configure the /etc/printcap file on each workstation to specify the local print queue, the NIC name (also called remote machine or rm), and the print server service name (also called remote printer, remote queue, or rp), and the spool directory.
The following is an example of a typical printcap file:
Kodak1IPrinter on Floor 1:\
:lP=:\
:rm=KOD_003C51:\
:rp=BINARY_P1:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/Kodak1:
This creates a queue named Kodak1 on the host computer that communicates to the NIC with a node name (rm) of KOD_003C51 and a service name (rp) of BINARY_P1 for printing files through the spool directory /usr/spool/lpd/Kodak1.
Setting Up the Remote Printer for HP/UX Systems
For HP/UX systems, use the same program to set up the remote printer.
1.Enter sam, and select Peripheral Devices and then Add Remote Printer.
2.Enter the following remote printer settings:
—Line printer name (user selectable).
—Remote system name. The name of the NIC must match the name in the hosts file NIC or use the NIC IP address.
—Remote printer queue (NIC binary or text service name).
—Remote Printer is on a BSD System (Yes).
Setting Up the Remote Printer for IBM RS/6000 AIX Systems
The RS/6000 AIX operating system uses the smit program to set up the remote printer.
1.Enter smit, and select devices.
2.Select printer/plotter.
Part No. 6B4389 | June 1999 |
