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72 PrintServer II User and Reference Guide
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.
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.
Important • You must be logged in as root.