HP-UX 11i v3 International Printing Features

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Quick Steps for Configuring HP Network Printers
The following example shows the procedure for setting up an HP network printer using the setnetlp
command.
Step 1. Installing the HP JetDirect Printer Installer for UNIX software
You may find the HP JetDirect Printer Installer for UNIX software on the CD that is bundled with the
printer. You can also download it from the Software & Driver Downloads page on
www.hp.com by
searching on HP JetDirect Printer Installer for UNIX. The current version is E.10.34. To install the
downloaded file, run the following command on the depot file:
# /usr/sbin/swsintall –s /var/tmp/hp11e134.sd J4189-11001C
Verify the installation by entering the following command:
# /usr/sbin/swlist -l product J4189-11001C
# Initializing...
# Contacting target "systemname"...
#
# Target: systemname:/
#
# J4189-11001C E.10.34 Hewlett-Packard JetDirect Printer Installer for
Unix
J4189-11001C.HPNPL E.10.34 Hewlett-Packard JetDirect Printer Installer for
Unix
#
Step 2. Setting up the HP network printer
Be sure that the printer is connected to a TCP/IP network and it is on line. To configure an HP network
printer, you must enter its hostname or IP address while running the setnetlp command. For more
information about setting up its network interface, see the documentation for your printer.
Step 3. Invoking the setnetlp command without options.
Enter the following command:
# /usr/sbin/setnetlp
The following menu is displayed:
###################################
# MAIN MENU #
# Network Printer Configuration #
###################################
1) Add Network Printer
2) Remove Printer
q) Quit
Please enter a selection: 1