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6.2.3.3 Manual Selection of Filters

The NIC ships with an input f ilter called psfilter and an output f ilter
called psbanner to print PostScript banners.
You may wish to change infilter or outfilter entries in the /etc/
printcap 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>:

6.2.3.4 Installing and Printing on Solaris 1.X and

OSF1/ALPHA Systems

1. Run the Installation script by typing:
#nicinst
The script automatically do wnloads 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 .
3. “What is the printer name?”
Type the desired printer name and press .
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
Enter
Enter
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