Printing Configurations
BSD-Style Print Queue
BSD-Style Print Queue
Configuring the Print Queue
For remote BSD-style LPD printing, add the PSII as a remote printer in the /etc/ printcap database to each host printing to the PSII. You can add printcap options as needed. If you are unfamiliar with these options, consult the printcap documentation.
Important • You must be logged in as root.
The entry looks similar to this:
local_print_queue_name[printer_model_and_manufacturer] :\
:lp=:mx#0:rm=ZebraNet_name:\ :rp=remote_print_queue_name:\ :sd=path_to_spool_directory:lf=just log_file_name
local_print_queue_name—This 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.
ZebraNet_name—This is the name (alias) of the ZebraNet PSII. 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—This entry determines the ZebraNet 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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