Configuring hp-ux version 8.07 – Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS User Manual

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To test the connection, type the

ping

command from a workstation on the same

subnet as the printer:

ping

printer_IP_name

If the

ping

command responds by telling you that the printer is alive on the

network, the address assignment was successful.

If the

ping

command does not respond, or tells you the printer was not

found, then the address assignment failed. Try the steps in this procedure
again, making sure you type the printer’s Ethernet address exactly as it
appears on the startup page. If it still doesn’t work, see the troubleshooting
suggestions in Chapter 12.

8

Try printing by using this command:

lpr -P

queue_name filename

Note that there’s no space between

-P

and queue_name.

Example

lpr -PGarysLW file.postscript

If everything is working, the pages will print. If there’s a problem, see the
troubleshooting suggestions in Chapter 12.

Configuring HP-UX version 8.07

1

Log in to the system console as

root

.

The System Administration Manager (SAM) uses a screen-oriented interface
that works best at the console.

2

Assign an IP address and IP name to the printer, as described in “Step 3: Assigning an

IP Address to the Printer,” earlier in this chapter.

3

Make sure the printer’s IP name and IP address are entered in the

/etc/hosts

file.

4

Run the SAM utility by typing

sam

at the UNIX prompt.

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