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Old 07-04-2006
need UNIX command to print to Dell printer

i need a UNIX command to print to a Dell printer. i was successful printing to a HP printer using qprt -Pprinter, but it doesn't work for Dell printer. any suggestions??? much appreciated.
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Old 07-04-2006
could you be more specific? not all printers are the same.
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Old 07-05-2006
it's a DELL W5300 laserjet
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Old 07-05-2006
I believe what Corona meant was more info as in: which unix you are using, is the printer a line (USB, serial) or network printer, which printer manager (JetAdmin, Cups, none) you are using, is printer attached to a printer server, etc...
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