Printing to HPJetDirect Printer(s)

From: Andy Malato <andym_at_oak.njit.edu>
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 23:09:22 -0400 (EDT)

I recently installed Tru64 UNIX 5.1a on a Compaq Alpha Workstation. I
am trying to get remoting printing to work and am having some
difficulties, although local printing works fine.

I have the following printers defined:

lp0 - an HP LaserJet 2200 - configured as local printer <=== works fine.
lp1 - an HP LaserJet 4050 - configured as a network printer.
lp2 - an HP ColorLaser 4500 - configured as a network printer.

I am trying to print directly to these printers, which seemed to work
fine from Tru64 4.0. I am a little confused as to why things aren't
working? Below I have listed the contents of my printcap file.

---/etc/printcap---

lp|lp0|0|lp:\
        :if=/usr/lbin/ps_level2of:\
        :lf=/usr/adm/lperr:\
        :lp=/dev/lp0:\
        :mc#20:\
        :mx#0:\
        :of=/usr/lbin/ps_level2of:\
        :pl#66:\
        :pw#80:\
        :sd=/usr/spool/lpd:\
        :xf=/usr/lbin/xf:\
        :sh:
lp1|1|lpcams:\
        :lf=/usr/adm/lp1err:\
        :lp=:\
        :rm=ps-lj4050-math-1.njit.edu:\
        :rp=ps-lj4050-math-1:\
        :sd=/usr/spool/lpd1:
lp2|2|lpcolo:\
        :lf=/usr/adm/lp2err:\
        :lp=:\
        :rm=ps-lj4500-math-1.njit.edu:\
        :rp=ps-lj4500-math-1:\
        :sd=/usr/spool/lpd2:

---
The LaserJet 4050 is known as the host: ps-lj4050-math-1.njit.edu
The ColorLaser 4500 is known as the host: ps-lj4500-math-1.njit.edu
When a job is sent to any of the network printers, it appears accept
the job, but nothing is printed.  I cannot find any error messages or
anything suggesting that there is a mis-configuration.
I am able to print to these printers from other machines, so I know the
printers are functioning correctly.
I'd appreciate any suggestions anyone may have to help me resolve this
issue.
Best regards,
         ---Andy

Received on Mon Jun 02 2003 - 03:10:37 NZST