Re: LPRng config for a jectdirect postscript printer

From: Keith Keller (kkeller-usenet_at_wombat.san-francisco.ca.us)
Date: 11/19/03


Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 15:29:32 -0800


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On 2003-11-18, Ian Northeast <ian@house-from-hell.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
> I find it easier to treat a postscript capable HP printer with a
> JetDirect as an LPD server:

It's even easier if you set the PRINTER environment variable for LPRng's
lpr.

PRINTER=lp@printerdnsname lpr filename.ps

or export PRINTER in .profile or similar. No modifications to
/etc/printcap are necessary, plus users can choose their own printer.

- --keith

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