Configuring Advanced Server for UNIX Configuring printers on the UNIX system
Product Manual U7613-J-Z815-6-76
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ÊEnter the following data:
In order to prevent problems occurring wit h the net commands under MS-DOS,
the printer and printer class names must consist of a maximum of eight
characters. Use lowercase and/or the characters -, _ !
ÊSelect <classes> and <ADD> under the Line Printer Configuration and options menu to
create a new printer class.
The printer class can also be created using the Advanc ed Server for UNIX
commands instead of the UNIX commands.
ÊEnter class_1, for example, as the name of the new printer class.
ÊActivate the printer and printer class using the following commands:
enable asxp_hpl
accept asxp_hpl
accept class_1
ÊCheck the printer using the command
lpstat -a
lp -dclass_1 /etc/hosts
When sharing the printer, link the name of the printer (here asxp_hpl) with the sharename.
For information on sharing a printer with Advanced Server for UNIX, please r efer to the
“Concepts and Planning” manual.
5.5.2 Configuring SPOOL V4.x
The following sections explain how to set up SPOOL V4.x for Advanced Server fo r UNIX.
For further information on SPOOL V4.x, please consult the “SPOOL V4.2”.
The example below shows the steps involved in setting up SPOOL V4.x for a HP Laserjet
printer:
●set up spool system
●set up supervisor
●add printer to the supervisor
●add printer group
Printer name:
System name:
Printer type:
Device or address:
asxp_hpl
server1
standard
/dev/term/com1
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