Lpd On Linux - SMC Networks EZ Networking SMC2621W-P User Manual

Appendix C Unix Systems

LPD on Linux

If using the command line, the procedure is the same as for
System V. (above)
On recent Linux distributions, you can use the graphical X-windows
interface instead of the command line. The procedure is described
below, but may vary according to your version of Linux.
1. Start your X-windows shell.
2. Select [Control Panel], then [Printer Configuration].
3. Select Add. For the printer type, select [Remote Unix (lpd)
Queue].
4. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field
Name
Spool Directory
File Limit
Remote Host
Remote Queue
5. Save this data, and exit the [Printer Configuration].
Configuration is now completed, and the printer
is now available for use.
122
Data
Enter a name for this printer
/var/spool/lpd/ name_of_printer
0 (no limit)
Name or IP Address of Wireless Print Server
e.g. SC3000014
Note: Host file entry is required to use the name
instead of IP Address
L n
Where n is the Logical Printer number
By default, L1 is Port 1, and L2 is Port 2
if the Print Server has 2 ports.