User guide

Using the Printer with LAN Server
Chapter 8: Using the Printer with LAN Server ❖ 8-7
Testing the
IP/Network
Connection
(TCP/IP Only)
To test the installation, use the following procedure:
.
1
At the OS/2 command prompt, enter:
[C:\] ping HOSTNAME 32 2
The printer should respond back that 2 packets were
transmitted, 2 packets received, and 0% packets lost.
If the system responds that 2 packets were transmitted, 0
packets received, and 100% packets lost, print a Printer
Configuration Sheet. Compare the IP address on the Printer
Configuration Sheet to the IP address you entered in the
TCP/IP Services window in Step 3 on page 8-5.
2
In the command window, use the lpr command to print a
simple text file, as follows:
[C:\] lpr -pTEXT -s HOSTNAME filename
For example:
[C:\] lpr -pTEXT -sColetrane config.sys
The text file you designate must print at the designated
printer.
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