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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/MonarchPrinter
4. Print using the standard lpr command:
lpr –PMonarchPrinter filename
5. For AT&T based UNIX systems, such as SCO, use the standard lp
command:
lp –dMonarchPrinter filename
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 None - Use /etc files on host
2. Click Apply.
3. Click 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.
3-4 Ethernet Operating Instructions