Hello,

On Sco OpenServer 5, i want to print using the lpr command, no CUPS installed.

I print on an HP LaserJet 4050 on LAN (IP 192.168.x.x)

the printer is installed by HP Network Printer service.

it works fine, but Specials characters, like é, @ or ° print bad characters.

Is there any command to modify the printer configuration and print it correctly ?

Thanks,

Tankd.

Add <esc>c(xx
where xx represents the symbol set selection that you want, to the beginning of the print file.
In other words, the default symbol set in the printer is not the same as the one in the computer.

Thanks for your answer !

How can I set the default symbol in the printer in order to automate this solution ?


Tankd

Try front panel menu on the printer.

Command Line only

I can't find any option in HP menu !

i find this line in another printer config ( Model config file)
stty raw 9600 -parenb cs8 ixon -istrip clocal <2 1> /dev/null

it was for a local printer.
If this line can help me, how can i insert it in the configuration ?

Tankd.

And sorry, i'm not an Unix Expert !

If the printer is set up as a JetDirect printer (through the HP Printer Manager) then there is a model file in /usr/spool/lp/admins/lp/interfaces/model.orig
Edit the model file and add the escape sequence.
If the printer is set up as a lpr/lpd printer then you have to add it as per the other thread about setting up the printer.