Section 4 - Chapter 3 - TCP/IP Configuration and Printing

Configuring a BSD-Style Print Queue

For remote BSD-Style LPD printing, add the OkiLAN 6100e+ as a remote printer in the “/etc/printcap” database to each host printing to the OkiLAN 6100e+.

You can add PRINTCAP options as needed. If you are unfamiliar with PRINTCAP, consult your local documentation.

The entry should be similar to the following:

local_print_queue_name[printer_model_and_ manufacturer]:\:lp=:mx#0:rm=OkiLAN

6100e_name:\:rp=remote_print_queue_name:\ :sd=path_to_spool_directory:lf=just log_file_name

local_print_queue_name

The local_print_queue_name defines the name of the printcap entry. It is used by the lpr/lpd utilities to specify which printcap entry is being referenced. Additional printcap entries can be added as needed for different queue types. Each entry must have a unique local_print_queue_name and a different spool directory to work properly. When you are ready to print, use the local_print_queue_name that matches the data type of the file to be printed.

OkiLAN 6100e_name

This is the name (alias) of the OkiLAN 6100e+. This must be the same name as entered in the /etc/hosts file or your NIS or DNS system. An IP address may also be used here.

remote_print_queue_name

The remote_print_queue_name entry determines the OkiLAN 6100e+ port where the print job will be printed and optionally specifies ASCII printing.

path_to_spool_directory

This is the path to a directory where the print jobs will be spooled for this queue. You must create a unique spool directory for each printcap entry.

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