DATAMAX Barcode printer configuration on HP_UX11v3.

[Barakati]

Hi,

I am facing problem configuring DATAMAX barcode printer on HP_UX 11v3.

It is a network printer. I am able to ping it from the OS but when i try to configure it with hp jetDirect it gives this error.

Enter the network printer name or IP: BAR_REC
!! No response form BAR_REC
...(trying ping BAR_REC)

The HP JetDirect Printer Installer for Unix can ping the device.
The problem may be:
*incorrect GET community name!
*it is not a network printer!
*other.

Please Help

[TTr]

Ignore the error and continue to install the printer.

See bottom of

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1275552

[BUPA IS]

Hello,
Since it is not on jetdirect card or box you can't configure directly from jet direct (hppi) which in general loads drivers for hp printers. You can load and install a driver provided by the printer maufature which would be the best solution for bar code printers.
If this is not possible you can trick it into using the hp dumbplotter driver using hppi.

lpshut
Point the name BAR_REC in /etc/hosts to the IP address of an existing HP printer.
use hppi to create a new print queue using the dumb-plotter-with-carridge-return model script.
Change the ip address back to the correct one for your new printer.
lpsched
hppi will be none the wiser.
Your application will then have to be compeltely responsible for the codes sent to the printer.

[OldSchool]

as TTr noted, you can ignore the "get community" error and proceed w/ the installation based on either IP address or name (if it resolves properly via DNS or hosts file).

As to what model script will drive that printer, I've no idea... When looking at Datamax's web site I see only Windows drivers for these.

Its possible that dumbplot may work. Probably going to depend on how "smart" the application generating the labels is.