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6.2 UNIX Printing

6-26

TCP/IP Configuration

Chapt

er 6

6.2.3.3 Manual Selection of Filters

The NIC ships with an input filter called

psfilter

and an output filter

called

psbanner

to print PostScript banners.

You may wish to change

infilter

or

outfilter

entries in the /etc/

printcap file. The following is a sample printcap entry using these
filters:

| NIC printer:\

:lp=/dev/nic/:\

:if=/usr/nic/psfilter:\

:of=/usr/nic/psbanner:\

:sd=/usr/spool/:

6.2.3.4 Installing and Printing on Solaris 1.X and

OSF1/ALPHA Systems

1.

Run the Installation script by typing:

#nicinst

The script automatically downloads the correct NIC utilities
for your particular system and prompts you for information
as needed.

2.

“What is the node name of the Print Server unit? “

Type the node name entered in /etc/hosts. For example:

printfast

and press

.

3.

“What is the printer name?”

Type the desired printer name and press

.

4.

Your screen will now display the information you provided to
the install script. For example:

Node name of the NIC: printfast

Printer name to be used:

The printer is attached on: PORT 1

You are asked to OK this configuration. Type

yes

or

no

and press

.

Enter

Enter

Enter

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