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Printer Drivers for UNIX & Linux Systems 2008 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 2
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the printer drivers...8 Supported operating systems...8 System requirements...9 Installing on HP-UX...9 Installing on IBM AIX...10 Installing on Red Hat devices using the Device Manager ...17 Creating virtual devices from the command line...18 Creating a print queue...19 Creating print queues using - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 4
23 Creating a printer group ...23 Adding a print queue to My Printers or another printer group 23 Removing a printer group ...24 Printing from the command line...24 Printing a file...25 Printing a test page...25 Printing a duplex job...26 Printing multiple pages on one sheet...26 Printing multiple - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 5
settings for the program or queue...34 Related topics...35 Troubleshooting 36 The print queue is empty but my document did My printer model is not listed...39 Jobs are not printing...39 Additional problems...40 Editions and Trademarks 41 Edition notice...41 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS...41 - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 6
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page, so users do not need to specify those options. • Printer options support-Users have the ability to access several printer-specific options such as multiple-page . • Job submission graphical interface-Users can use the command lexlp in place of lp to access a graphic interface to override per-queue - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 8
you are using print clients and print servers on Solaris, install the printer drivers on the print server to access the printer driver management features. Supported operating systems Make sure you are running one of the following versions of UNIX with the latest available patches: • HP-UX • IBM AIX - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 9
3 Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-hpux11.11.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 SAM, an error message appears. Ignore the message, and click OK. 10 During installation, select Logfile to view the installation log. Make sure there - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 10
Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Save the downloaded package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the package file: # /opt/freeware/bin/gunzip /tmp/print-drivers-aix5-sysv.pkg.gz 5 Type the following on the command the installation is complete. 10 Run the following setup - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 11
printer drivers package (print-drivers-linux-glibc2-x86.rpm) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Install the package file: # rpm -ivh sure you set the OPENWINHOME environment variable by typing the following on the command line: # env | grep OPENWINHOME If you do not get a - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 12
. a Download the Lexmark printer drivers package (print-drivers-solaris8-10-sparc.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. b sure you set the OPENWINHOME environment variable by typing the following on the command line: # env | grep OPENWINHOME If you do not get a response - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 13
in the standard package. Check your Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if there are any software plugins available. For the names of the printer drivers package you want to remove from the command line. For more information, see the documentation that came with your - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 14
the files before uninstalling the package. # /opt/lexmark/LEXPrtDrv.unlink Removing remaining directories Package removal utilities usually do of the printer drivers packages, you may need to remove some directories manually. To see if any directories remain after removing all the packages, check - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 15
own personal settings. Note: User mode is not supported when running the application as a "root" command line. • /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: For more details regarding this command, enter setup.lexprint -h from the command - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 16
want to use. 4 Click Next. Asian Drivers You can enable Asian driver support which allows you to print using the Asian Font DIMM. Note: For Linux, 19. CUPS If you are using Linux with CUPS you may encounter printing problems due to mime types controlling how to filter print jobs. In order for jobs - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 17
To change the administrative group name, run one of the following scripts: Linux # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Solaris and HP-UX # /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint IBM AIX # /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Adding or removing a user from the administrative group Users who are part of the - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 18
line 1 Select a recognizable, but unique, virtual device name. 2 To create a virtual device, type the following from the command line: For physical devices: # /usr/lexprint/bin/mkdevice -d name -f device -t type For network devices: # /usr/lexprint/bin/mkdevice -d name -i host [-c name] [-p port - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 19
Next. 10 Finish supported printer types and languages can be found by running the following command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/supported_printers Locate the line listed from the supported_printers command that contains the model number of your printer. Example: You want to create a queue for a Lexmark - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 20
language notes • All printer types support "raw" as the language type. This makes the print -p printer_type -l printer_language -o printer_options Note: Type mkqueue -h from the command line for more details regarding this command. Example: Using information gathered in step 1 on page 19, create - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 21
To change the status of a print queue from the command line, type the following command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/chqueue -q myqueue -m accept| option the printer does not support, the printer ignores the unsupported settings. For example, the Printer Type may support an optional duplex unit. However - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 22
" as the print queue name when printing. Note: Printer aliases are supported only on Linux platforms with the LPRng print subsystem enabled. If you modify a printer queue class from the command line. To add a queue to a new or existing class, type the following command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/chqueue -q - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 23
# /usr/lexprint/bin/chqueue -q myqueue -c -r class1 Note: After the last queue has been removed from a class, the class is removed automatically. Creating a class 1 Access Printer Classes. 2 Select Create a New Class. 3 Enter the name of the new class. Adding to a class 1 Access Printer Classes. 2 - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 24
file_name • You can print with overrides to the print queue properties you select from the properties screen. 1 Type the following at the command line: # lexlp -d queue_name file_name 2 Change the appropriate settings. 3 Click OK. • You can print with overrides to the properties you type at the - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 25
") that is currently set to print only single-sided pages, and you need to print a two-sided report. You can specify the change at the command line. 1 Determine if the print queue supports the feature you want to use (in this case, duplex printing), and type the appropriate - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 26
installed in order to print on both sides of the paper. Check the documentation that came with the printer to determine if this option is supported. If you have an optional duplex unit installed in your printer, you can specify duplex printing by indicating the binding edge you want to use - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 27
Change the number of Lines Per Inch. 5 Click OK. Notes: • This feature is only supported by the PCL emulation printer language. • The lines per page and lines per inch numbers is commonly used by UNIX users to fix problems with ASCII text printing. 6 Select the orientation for the print job. 7 Click - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 28
To use the confidential Print and Hold function from the command line of a Linux with the LPRng system, enter the following command: # lpr -P queue_name -C "lexopts:print_hold=confidential pin_no=pin" file_name Note: Not all printers support the Print and Hold feature. See the printer documentation - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 29
Creating custom banner pages You can write a program that generates customized banner pages from your print queues. Creating customer banner pages does not automate any printer administration, but it can make it easier to find your print jobs at the printer. Writing a banner program You can create - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 30
the table, you can create a new virtual device by clicking Add Device. 5 Click OK. Note: You cannot change a print queue's virtual device from the command line. Removing a print queue From the icon view 1 Right-click the icon for the printer you want to delete. 2 Select Delete. From the detail view - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 31
command line, enter the following command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/plugin_manager The Plugin Manager utility lists all the currently installed plug-ins. If there are no plug-ins listed, you can download the latest device support from http://downloads.lexmark . 4 Follow the instructions on your screen to - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 32
Installing plug-ins # /usr/lexprint/bin/plugin_manager -i plugin_file Listing installed plug-ins # /usr/lexprint/bin/plugin_manager -l Removing plug-ins # /usr/lexprint/bin/plugin_manager -r plugin_name 32 - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 33
the job prints. For more information, see "Printing from the command line" on page 24. Note: You can also use the lexlp in applications such as Mozilla. Replace the existing lp command with the lexlp command. Print queue management I see special icons on the printer in the - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 34
How can I enable or disable a print queue? To enable a print queue: 1 Open the printer driver as an administrator. 2 From the main window, right-click the print queue icon. 3 Select the Enabled check box. To disable a print queue: 1 Open the printer driver as an administrator. 2 From the main window - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 35
Related topics What are the network options in the virtual device, and how do they work? When you add a network device, you can set options such as Administrator User ID, Logfile Name, Printer Intervention Information for User, and Printer Intervention Information for Administrator. • The - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 36
Troubleshooting The print queue is empty but my document did not print Make sure you are sending the proper data to the printer. If you send - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 37
appropriate device file name. If this prints correctly, recreate the virtual device and print queue. - Try printing directly to the device to see if the problem is with the communication of the server to the printer or the print queue. Example: cat /etc/hosts >> /dev/lp0 Replace /dev/lp0 with the - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 38
Make sure the print queue is Enabled and Accepting jobs after you correct the problem. - Re-enable the queue with the printer drivers. - Remove all print any additional printer-related commands. If you want to print HTML, graphics, or PDFs on a printer that does not support these formats, you need - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 39
• If a network-related message appears on the control panel, see "Additional problems" on page 40. • Make sure TCP/IP is activated on the print you have the latest version, check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if there are any software plug-ins available. • - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 40
symptoms covered in this troubleshooting section to help you diagnose the problem. • Before calling Customer Support, gather the following printer, and the problem is sending data to the printer, determine the print server firmware level. Enter the following on the command line, and then press - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 41
programs described may be made at any time. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. If you don't have access to the Internet, you can contact Lexmark by mail: Lexmark International, Inc. Bldg 004-2/CSC 740 New Circle - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 42
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 43
LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 44
in the accepting state, the user is able to use the lp or lpr command to submit printer requests. IBM's version of the UNIX operating system. A part the same print queue. A printer language option for printers that support both PostScript and PCL emulation printer languages. This option gives users - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 45
are required when printing with command line options. A command line program that creates a virtual device. A command line program that creates a a printer, is located, typically 12 characters long. A UNIX service that lets administrators configure users, groups, hostnames, and other network - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 46
for printing. The name given by the administrator to the print queue when it is created. It is used by the lp, lpr, and lexlp commands to direct print jobs. Hardware or software (or a combination of hardware and software, such as network print servers) that takes information from a print queue and - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 47
SNMP community name subnet System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) tar TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) virtual device X client X server X Window System XON/XOFF A plain-text password mechanism used to authenticate queries to agents of managed network devices on a weekly - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 48
writing 29 C collating copies 26 command line 33 creating print queues 19 creating virtual devices 18 printing from 24 CUPS 39 Customer Support, contacting 40 D default settings 34 Device Manager 17 duplex printing 26 H holding print jobs 28 hostname troubleshooting 38 I installing printer drivers - Lexmark OptraImage 10 | Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 49
T test page, printing 25 text files, printing 27 troubleshooting file sent to print queue came out as garbage 38 requirements 35 user mode 34 V virtual devices changing 29 creating from the command line 18 creating using the Device Manager 17 network options 35 removing 30 required information 17 49
Printer Drivers for UNIX & Linux Systems
2008
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