I've received a number of helpful replies, most of which say to use
"text", "raw", or "ps" for the rp value. I tried "raw" and the
results were the same -- ie, no response. One thing I didn't mention
in my original message was the firmware version of the JetDirect
card: A.02.01. I think this is pretty old.
Original message:
> I'm sure this is a FAQ, and I've looked for answers, but remain
> stumped. Our problem:
> We have a couple of HP Laserjet 4si printers with JetDirect cards in
> them. We also have a mixed network of Alpha's, PC's and HPUX
> workstations. The 4si's were setup from one of the HPUX hosts and I
> had our Alphas (running DU 3.2d) set up to do remote printing to one
> of the HP hosts (not the Laserjets). Well all our HP hosts are
> going away, and I tried to set up remote printing direct to the LJ.
> No go.
>
> Basically the printcap had:
> :lf=/usr/adm/lperr:\
> :lp=:\
> :rm=hplark:\
> :rp=lark:\
> :sd=/usr/spool/lpd:
>
> where "hplark" is the hostname of the JetDirect card. I tried many
> combinations of "hplark", "lark", "lp0", for the "rp" entry. None
> worked. In the configuration of the JetDirect card, I don't recall
> anything that set a printer name distinct from the IP hostname of the
> card. Something's missing, but I can't figure out what.
>
> sending something via lpr results in a file in the printer queue. lpq
> shows the file in the queue, but always prints "connection to hplark
> is down". The child lpd process basically justs sits there. The
> lpr.log has nothing of note. Note that printing from the HP hosts
> works flawlessly.
>
> any advice appreciated,
>
--
Peter Gross
Probita, Inc.
pag_at_probita.com
+1.303.546.6307 x3329
Received on Thu Sep 26 1996 - 20:43:45 NZST