Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS - Manual (Page 92)

4 At the UNIX prompt, type
mkdev rlp
5 When the mkdev program asks if you want to install or remove remote line printing,
choose install even if it is already installed.
6 If remote line printing is already installed, the program will ask if you want to continue
installing the system. Answer “no” and skip to step 10.
7 If remote line printing is not already installed, the program will ask if you wish to change
the /etc/printcap file. Answer “no.”
8 The program then asks if you want to run /etc/rlpconf . Answer “no.”
9 When asked if you want to start the remote daemon, answer “yes.”
You return to the UNIX prompt.
10 Add the following entry to the /etc/printcap file.
printer_queue_name| [ description_of_ printer ]:\
:lp=:mx#0:rm= printer_IP_name :\
:rp= printer_queue_name :\
:sd= path_to_this_queue’s_spool_directory :\
:lf= path_to_this_queue’s_log_ file :
Fill in the parameters in italics as follows:
m Replace printer_queue_name with the name the user should use to
reference the printer.
m Replace description_of_printer with a comment describing the printer.
m Replace printer_IP_name with the IP name you assigned to the printer in
“Step 3: Assigning an IP Address to the Printer,” earlier in this chapter.
m Replace path_to_this_queue’s_spool_directory with the pathname of the
unique directory created for this queue.
m Optionally replace path_to_this_queue’s_log_ file with the unique pathname
of the file where error information from the lpd command will be
logged.
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