[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux printer set up?

[Thomas Cameron]

Is the Sun box set up to accept lpr requests?  What is the queue name on the
Sun box?  Do you have the queue set up on the Linux box to send lpr
requests, or are you trying to use 9100 like a JetDirect?
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Thomas Cameron, RHCE, CNE, MCSE, MCT
Cameron Technical Services, Inc.
http://www.camerontech.com/
(512) 454-3200
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harry Burford" <list2 at burford.org>
To: <discuss at ntlug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:02 PM
Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] Linux printer set up?


> I have a Laserjet 5si on an ethernet network.  I'm able to set up this
> printer for Linux (RH) OK by using it's IP address and port 9100.   I
> then use Samba to share this device with Windows clients on the
> network.  Everything was easy to set up and works well.
>
> I also have a Xerox high speed printer on the network that is
> controlled by a Sun workstation.  I know it's IP address, but have not
> been able to get anything to work.  I'm confident the printer is all
> set up and working OK.  I know that this printer was driven by a Linux
> server in the past.  I just can't figure out what is so unique about it
> that I can't talk to it with my Linux system.
>
> I'm relatively new to Linux so I'm sure it is something simple.
> Anyone have some tips?
>
>
>
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