Here's an example from my office box:
lp|Remote printer entry:\
:lp=:\
:rm=hp4050n.nks.net:\
:rp=HP4050N:\
:sd=/var/spool/lpd/remote:\
:mx#0:\
:sh:
The key is the "rm=" (remote machine) and "rp=" (remote printer)
keywords. Enjoy.
The printer is using JetDirect and is configured with the IP pointed to
by the DNS name "hp4050.nks.net". The printer name is "HP4050" as
configured on the printer itself.
You can find the name your printer thinks it is by telnetting to the IP
of the printer, which should present you with a ">" prompt (or a
login/password if it is so locked down). You can use the "/" command to
show the current settings, as such:
===JetDirect Telnet Configuration===
Firmware Rev. : G.08.04
MAC Address : 00:ba:db:ad:d0:0d
Config By : USER SPECIFIED
IP Address : 192.168.1.250
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.1.1
Syslog Server : 192.168.1.2
Idle Timeout : 90 Seconds
Set Cmnty Name : Not Specified
Host Name : HP4050N
DHCP Config : Disabled
Passwd : Disabled
IPX/SPX : Disabled
DLC/LLC : Enabled
Ethertalk : Disabled
Banner page : Disabled
The "Host Name" is HP4050N above.
- Ian
On Wed, 2002-04-03 at 12:35, Clay, John wrote:
> I'm having trouble printing and wonder if anyone can offer some tips.
>
> * Slack 8.0 with 2.2.19 kernel
> * HP 4V @ 10.10.12.7
> * I've run /usr/lib/apsfilter/SETUP
> * ghostscript v 5.50
> * printer driver selection: ljet4
> * interface setup: network (lpd)
> * device: 10.10.12.7
> * paper: letter
> * resolution: 600x600
> * monochrome
> * this generated the following printcap file (commented blather
> omitted):
>
> # Generic printer:
> lp:lp=/dev/lp0:sd=/var/spool/lpd:sh
>
> There is a big hole in my understanding of Linux printing fundamentals but
> one thing I can see that there doesn't seem to be anything in the printcap
> file that references the printer IP number.
>
> Windows clients can print to it so the printer is functional.
>
> What am I missing?
>
> Any help greatly appreciated.
>
> John Clay
>
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