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Old 02-12-2009
To print directly from the remote server to a local printer.
Hello Guys

Is there any way To print a file directly from the remote server to a local printer..

?
# 2  
Old 02-13-2009
yes.

ssh remote_server cat file.txt|lpr

or setup cups/lpd and setup a print queue. and use the standard print utilities on the remote server
# 3  
Old 02-13-2009
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Originally Posted by frank_rizzo
yes.

ssh remote_server cat file.txt|lpr

or setup cups/lpd and setup a print queue. and use the standard print utilities on the remote server

I am logged in that server ....and giving the command cat file.txt|lpr and getting the message

Failed to contact service for lp: not-found

Please advice
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Old 04-15-2009
Hi, Were you able to resolve it ?
 
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