topic Re: JetAdmin with 2934A Dot Matrix printer in Operating System - HP-UX

JetAdmin with 2934A Dot Matrix printer

Scott D. Allen — Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:07:21 GMT

Anyone know what the appropriate filter for an HP Dot Matrix 2934A printer is in JetAdmin? I'm having problems with the one that I chose (net_generictext) where it's printing a blank page with @PJL in the upper right corner between jobs. Thanks.

--Scott

Re: JetAdmin with 2934A Dot Matrix printer

Elizabeth_2 — Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:13:32 GMT

Hi Scott!

This @PJL usually appears when the model script is incorrect for the printer. You will need to verify that in /etc/lp/interface/printername the variable DEVTYPE is blank. It should look like:

DEVTYPE=""

Note: This variable is listed after the statement '# xPORT, PERIPH, TEOJ are all configurable'.

If DEVTYPE="" is blank and your problem persists, you need to replace the model script with an adequate script for your printer.

Re: JetAdmin with 2934A Dot Matrix printer

Scott D. Allen — Wed, 01 Nov 2000 14:39:44 GMT

Thanks Elizabeth!
I did try the net_genericprinter and dumb_plotter filters for this printer and had problems with both. I did, however, comment out a line in the model.orig/printername file like:
# echo "033E033%-12345X@PJL";; # Reset Printer; end of PCL file
And it works ok now. What filter should I be using? (DEVTYPE='')
--Scott

Re: JetAdmin with 2934A Dot Matrix printer

Elizabeth_2 — Wed, 08 Nov 2000 00:06:30 GMT

Hi Scott,

I am not sure what filter you should be using. Usually the
DEVTYPE=""
with no value filled in. (At least that is what I have experience). Sorry I could not provide any more information for you.