Intel PRO/100 Setup Guide - Page 23
Setting up a UNIX workstation to print
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Setting up a UNIX workstation to print The NetportExpress print server offers two methods for printing: using proprint or using lpr/lpd. The proprint program, which comes with your NetportExpress print server, enables you to view the status of print jobs through log files. As the following table shows, most systems can use proprint. Directions are provided for both proprint and lpd/lpr printing setup. Operating System HP-UX SCO Solaris SunOS UnixWare Other BSD systems Most System V, Release 4 systems Prints with proprint X X X X X Prints with lpr/lpd X X X X X X X To set up the workstation to print with proprint (HP-UX, SCO, Solaris, SunOS, UnixWare) 1 Make sure you have already installed the software and are logged into the UNIX workstation as root. 2 At the UNIX workstation command line, type cd /usr/intl 3 Type ./proinstall 4 Choose the UNIX platform you want. 5 From the proinstall main menu, choose option 2. 6 Follow the directions on the screen for entering the IP address of the NetportExpress print server. 7 Choose the print mode. PostScript mode is used for PostScript, most applications, and PCL (Printer Command Language) printing. Choose text only if you're printing UNIX text files. 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a printer name. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 10 Print a test file to confirm your UNIX host configuration. 21