Digi MIL-3000FTX - Manual (Page 50)

MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort Print Servers 5-4
5.3.4 Installation on BSD UNIX Systems
Install.sh creates a spool directory and makes a config. file /usr/
spool/< printer name>/.fpconfig . To install:
1. Load the install.sh software.
2. Type ./install.sh to run the install script.
3. Choose FastPort by its model number.
4. Choose Option #1, LPD-based systems .
5. If an IP address has not been assigned, select Option #1, Configure
a FastPort . If one has been, go to step 7.
6. Choose the following:
a. Host naming method ( /etc/hosts/file ).
b. Host name and IP address for FastPort.
c. Hardware (Ethernet) address of FastPort.
d. UNIX system type.
e. Enter monitor mode and press [i] to assign an IP address.
f. Press [r] to issue a command to reset FastPort.
g. Continue to step 7 to install the printer.
7. At the main menu, select Option #2, Install a printer or
plotter . The software prompts for:
a. Whether to install host software or use direct LPD.
b. Type of data sent to the printer ( pcl, ps, or ascii ).
c. Where the printer port is connected to: serial or parallel.
d. Type of banner page.
Select Option X to Exit. BSD installation is complete.
5.4 Manual Installation on LPD Systems
Printing to LPD allows users to print as if they were directly attached to a
remote UNIX system. Configuration requires assigning an IP address and
setting up a remote BSD UNIX-like printer.