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chown bin.daemon /var/spool/hp5l
chmod 775 /var/spool/hp5l
5. Add an entry for the printer to /etc/printcap, similar to the following:
hp5l:\
:lp=:sd=/var/spool/hp5l :mx#0:\
:rm=ps-142634:rp=ps-142634-p1:
The meaning of each of the entries is described below. The directory path in the
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spool directory entry should match the directory name you created above. If
your entry requires more than one line you can escape the newline with a
backslash.
6. Issue the command
lpc start hp5l
to start a spool daemon for the printer. The printer will now be available for use.
7. Optionally, add another printcap entry (and issue another lpc start command)
for a second printer, using the port_TEXT port. This second printer name can be
used for printing text files.
Entries in /ect/printcap begin with a name for the printer or a list of name,
separated by | (a vertical bar). The entries used above are:
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lp= The lp entry is used to specify a local printer device.
Since the printer is a remote printer, this entry should be blank.
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sd=dir The location of the printer’s local spool directory.
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mx#blocks The limit for print job files in the local spool directory;