AIX

Guys,


Totally new to this...

I have asked to create a Central access printer to an AIX Server..

Spoolserver : SapErpDev_DEV_00

Host : SapErpDev IP : 172.30.1.17

Device type : HPLJ4

Printer model - HPLJ 4 : HP laserjet 4 series PCL - 5

Question..
From my understanding, I do have to create a printq for this..

Using 'smit printer' to add an AIX Print Queue
-> Print Spooling
-> Add a Print Queue
Add a Print Queue

But, I'm not sure how this works..
Do I need to install a driver for the HP Laserjet?
or Should I just create a printq for this and start it up..

Btw, the printer is not connected locally, which is not in the datacenter, but at the customer site 30Km away..

Please advice..

Mushroom,

No need for a drivers just make sure that you add the correct hostname in /etc/hosts. A lot of drivers are built in the kernel itself you just need to look for the exact model.

hi csorhand,

Which hostname should be put in /etc/hosts?

currently all the necessary hostname are already in /etc/hosts..

Not really sure on this..

You can create the following via


smitty printer

select wether you want it as IP printer / jet direct printer > select HP printer model. Create a spooler name " SapErpDev_DEV_00 " > modify the /etc/hosts and put the name of the "SapErpDev IP : 172.30.1.17" and its IP.


To test print

lp -mdSapErpDev_DEV_00 /etc/motd ----> this will print the /etc/motd



Spoolserver : SapErpDev_DEV_00

Host : SapErpDev IP : 172.30.1.17

Device type : HPLJ4

Printer model - HPLJ 4 : HP laserjet 4 series PCL - 5