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Table 8. printer administration files, Table 9. printer administration commands, Configuring printers – Comtrol SCO OpenServer User Manual

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Configuring Printers

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Configuring Printers

The following files are used to administer printers connected directly
to serial ports under SCO OpenServer:

Printer Administration Commands

These commands are used frequently when working with printers. See
the online manual pages for more information.

Table 8. Printer Administration Files

File

Function

/etc/default/lpd

file for the default printer

/usr/spool/lp

printer and scheduler info directory

/usr/spool/lpmodel

directory for interface models

/usr/spool/lp/interface directory for use by spooler

/usr/spool/lp/log

completed print request log file

Table 9. Printer Administration Commands

Command

Description

lp

submit print request

lpr

identical to lp

lpinit

install printer

cancel

cancel print request

lpstat

provide status of printer/pending print jobs

lpsched

start printer scheduler

lpshut

stop printer scheduler

lpadmin

change printer and spooler configuration

enable

enable printer for use

disable

disable printer from accepting print requests