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This script intercepts the print command and runs another printer
interface script, in this case the printer “standard” using the same
options ($@), redirecting the output to a temporary file. The script
then opens an ftp session with the printer, sets binary mode and
sends the temporary file to the printer. The temporary file is then
removed.
Note:
The
name
of the model and interface directories used by your UNIX
system may differ from SCO.
Set up for IBM AIX Systems (RS/6000)
AIX implements the lpr function, which is set up using the SMIT
utility.
1.
Set up the print server as detailed in the manual. To set the IP
address you can use arp and ping.
2.
Modify the \etc\hosts file to include the print server, and verify
network operation using ftp to copy a file to the print server.
3.
Invoke SMIT as the super user and follow the sub menus as
below:
select “DEVICES”
“PRINTER/PLOTTER”
“MANAGE REMOTE PRINTER SUBSYSTEM”
“CLIENT SERVICES”
REMOTE PRINTER QUEUES”
“ADD REMOTE QUEUE”
4.
You will finally see a screen similar to the one below. Fill in the
data as required.
Installing in UNIX
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