How to setup Print Server to work with Linux ?


Since there are a lot of linux versions, here is a example for setup on Redhat linux 6.1 with Xwindow.
1. Select "System" -> "Control Center" -> "Printer" -> "Add".

2. Input the following information on the
Name: the name you assigned to the print queue.
Spool Directory: use the default value
File Limit: 0
Remote Host: IP address of the printserver.
Remote Queue: the logical port you want to use
Input Filter: Click the "select" button to assign the printer you are using.
Here is a example:
Name: lp0
Spool directory: var/spool/lpd/lp0
File Limit: 0
Remote Host: 203.70.249.226
Remote Queue: L1
Input Filter: HP LaserJet
The about setting will creat a directory "lp0" in "var/spool/lpd"
and add the following description into the /etc/printcap file.
##PRINTTOOL3## REMOTE ljet4 600x600 a4 {} LaserJet4 Default {}
lp0:\
:sd=/var/spool/lpd/lp0:\
:mx#0:\
:sh:\
:rm=203.70.249.226:\
:rp=L1:\
:if=/var/spool/lpd/lp0/filter:

3. After above setup, start lpc print mechanism: lpc start printer_queue.
ie: lpc start lp0

4. print using lpr command
ie: lpr -P lp0 /etc/printcap If there are something problem on printing,
please try to enable or disable "Convert LF to LF+CR"
on BiAdmin by click "Configuration" -> "Logical Port".

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