unix configuration, Before setup, Using the “lp”/“lpr” commands – Ricoh Aficio 2018D User Manual

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1. UNIX Configuration

This section explains how to set up a network printer and check print status us-
ing UNIX.

Limitation

❒ To print from a UNIX workstation, use a file that the printer supports.

Before Setup

Setup varies depending on the printing commands. Be sure to make settings ac-
cordingly.

Using the “lp”/“lpr” commands

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Use the installation shell script to register the device option, as well as the
printer host name and IP address.
See p.4 “Using the Installation Shell Script”.

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Start printing.
See p.14 “Printing Methods”.

Using the “rsh”/“rcp”/“ftp” commands

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Edit the host file to register the printer host name and IP address.

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Start printing.
See p.14 “Printing Methods”.

Reference

For information about host file editing, see p.9 “After Executing the Instal-
lation Shell Script”.

Note

❒ If you cannot edit the host file, use the install shell script to register the host

name.

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