Unix Troubleshooting - Brother HL-4200CN Network User's Manual

UNIX Troubleshooting

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Make sure that the /etc/printcap file (if applicable) is typed in correctly. In particular, look for
missing ":" and "\" characters, because a small error anywhere in the file can have major
consequences. Also check the /usr/spool directory to make sure that you have created a valid
spool directory.
2
If you are using a Linux operating system, the X-Window Print tool program that is included with
Linux may not properly configure the etc/printcap file for lpd operation, then you might also edit the
etc/printcap file and change the following line in the entry for the printer.
if
:lp = /dev/null: \
then to
:lp = :\
3
If you are using a Berkeley-based UNIX, make sure that the daemon is started on Berkeley based
systems with the command lpc start printer, where printer is the name of the local print queue.
4
If you are using an AT&T-based UNIX, make sure the printer is enabled (enable printer, where
printer is the name of the local print queue).
5
Make sure that the lpr/lpd remote line printer service are running on the host computer (refer to your
host computer documentation for information on how to do this).
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If you are using Sun Solaris V2.4 or earlier, there is a bug which causes long print jobs to fail when
using a print server. If you are having trouble printing long jobs (over 1MB), add the line mx#0 to
your etc/printcap file entry.
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If you cannot print from DEC TCP/IP Service for VMS (UCX), make sure that you have version 2.0B
or later of this software, because earlier versions will not work with Brother print servers.
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