3. Create the spool directory: The lpd spool directory is usually located in the /usr/spool directory. To create a new spool directory, use the mkdir command; for example:
mkdir /usr/spool/lpd/PaxarPrinter
4. Print using the standard lpr command:
lpr
5. For AT&T based UNIX systems, such as SCO, use the standard lp command:
lp
Sun Solaris Configuration
To use a print server with Sun Solaris, first use the Host Manager in the Admintool utility to add the print server IP address and name to the /etc/hosts file.
1. Click on None - Use /etc files on host
2. Click on Apply
3. Click on Edit and then Add Host
4. Enter the print server name as the Host Name (this name is anything you want, but should not have an "_" character in it).
5. Enter the IP address and Ethernet address of the print server (the Ethernet address has the format aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff)
6. Click Add and then close the Host Manager windows
