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Note The LPD functionality can be used with any host implementation of LPD that complies with the RFC 1179 document. The process for configuring printer spoolers, however, may differ. See your system documentation for information on configuring these systems. The LPD programs and protocol include the following: Table 4.1 LPD Programs and Protocols Program Name lpr lpq lprm lpc lpd Purpose of Program Queues jobs for printing Displays print queues Removes jobs from print queues Controls print queues Scans and prints the files if the specified printer is connected to the system. If the specified printer is connected to another system, this process forwards the files to an lpd process on the remote system where the files are to be printed. Requirements for Configuring LPD Before you can use LPD printing, your printer must be properly connected to the network through the HP Jetdirect print server, and you must have print server status information. This information is listed on the HP Jetdirect printer configuration page. If you have not printed a configuration page from your printer, see the hardware installation guide for your print server or your printer's getting started guide for instructions. You must also have the following: ● An operating system that supports LPD printing. ● Superuser (root) or Administrator access to your system. 42 Configuring for LPD Printing ENWW

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42 Configuring for LPD Printing
ENWW
Note
The LPD functionality can be used with any host
implementation of LPD that complies with the
RFC 1179 document. The process for configuring
printer spoolers, however, may differ. See your
system documentation for information on
configuring these systems.
The LPD programs and protocol include the following:
Requirements for Configuring LPD
Before you can use LPD printing, your printer must be properly
connected to the network through the HP Jetdirect print server, and
you must have print server status information. This information is
listed on the HP Jetdirect printer configuration page. If you have
not printed a configuration page from your printer, see the
hardware installation guide for your print server or your printer’s
getting started guide for instructions. You must also have the
following:
An operating system that supports LPD printing.
Superuser (root) or Administrator access to your system.
Table 4.1
LPD Programs and Protocols
Program Name
Purpose of Program
lpr
Queues jobs for printing
lpq
Displays print queues
lprm
Removes jobs from print queues
lpc
Controls print queues
lpd
Scans and prints the files if the specified
printer is connected to the system.
If the specified printer is connected to another
system, this process forwards the files to an
lpd process on the remote system where the
files are to be printed.