Installation guide

Table 10–1: Supported Printer Types (cont.)
Printer Name Abbreviation
HP LaserJet Model 4M hp4m
any remote printer remote
default printer unknown
You can set up other printers by using ’unknown’ and then responding to
the prompts, using values similar to those for supported printers.
Responding with ’remote’ allows you to designate a remote system for
printing. In this case, only four printcap file entries are required:
• rm (name of the remote system)
• rp (name of the printer on the remote system)
• sd (pathname of the spooling directory on this system)
• lp (the local line printer device, which is always null)
The lp parameter must be present to print to a remote printer.
Responding with ’printer?’ allows you to enter a mode where more
information can be requested for each printer type. In this mode you are
prompted to enter the same printer types as listed in the previous table.
Information about the printer and the default printcap file entries for
that printer are displayed. Enter ’quit’ to return to the prompt to select the
printer type being added.
When specifying the printer type, you must use full command names and
printer names. The default printer type is ’unknown’.
To install third-party printers, consult the documentation that came with
the printer.
10.5.1.3 Printer Synonyms
The printer synonym is an alternate name for the printer. Some examples
include ’draft’, ’letter’, and ’LA-75 Companion Printer’. You can enter as
many alternate names for a printer as you like, but the total length of the
line containing all the names must be less than 80 characters. When
entering printer synonyms that can consist of many names, the entry
process is terminated when you either enter a blank line or enter a line
containing only white space.
After entering a synonym, you are prompted again. If you do not want to
enter any more synonyms, press Return to continue.
10–6 Administering the Print Services