LaserWriter 12/640 PS: Solaris 2.5 Print Queue Config

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TOPIC

The manual for the LaserWriter 12/640 PS includes information for setting up print queues for Sun Solaris that does not seem to match my Solaris 2.5.x environment. How can I get this setup properly?

DISCUSSION

The configuration steps in the manual reflect an earlier version of Solaris which was current when the manual was composed. In the interim, new releases of Solaris have included changes to the Print Manager. The following steps for print queue configuration have been modified to match Solaris 2.5.x:

Step 1

Log in as root.

Step 2

Assign an IP address to the printer as described in the manual in "Step 3: Assigning an IP Address to the Printer,".

Step 3

Make sure the printer's IP name and IP address are entered in the /etc/hosts file.

Step 4

Run admintool.

Step 5

Select Print Manager.

Step 6

From the Browse menu, choose Printers.

Step 7

From the Edit menu, choose Add and then Access to Printer.

Step 8

Enter the queuename that you want to use in the Printer Name field.

Step 9

Enter the printer's IP name in the Print Server field.

Step 10

Click Add.

Step 11

In a command shell execute the following command:
lpadmin -p -s!postscript

Step 12

Exit admintool and test the installation by printing a file.

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