How to add a remote printer in Hp unix

[initin]

Hi,
I wants to adda remote printer in Hp unix workstation(9.0), the printer is physically connected to a win XP pc.
I have configured a remote printer at unix side, & started a unix printing service in xp, but still I am not able to print.
Pls guide Thanks in advance

[Sagar Sirdesai]

Hi
Did you configure the printer using HP JetDirect Printer Installer for Unix?

Please provide the Printer type.

Sagar

[initin]

The printer is configured from SAM, printer model is HP Deskjet 5600, this printer was working previously in the same way, but not now,

Is ther any diff between connecting printer either to USB or parallel port at windows pc?(while using as a remote in Hp unix)
Because this printer has both ports.
Thanks

[Manix]

not sure if USB printers are supported

The HP JetDirect software is only for the HP range of standalone print servers. If the printer is connected to a Windows Server you need to add it as a remote printer not a network printer,if it`s a direct connection
you may try "hppi" interface

See if the following help:

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1. Check for any ongoing print job:
#> /usr/bin/lpstat -u
#> /usr/bin/lpstat -o

Cancel print job if necessary:
#> /usr/bin/cancel


2. Stop the LP spooler:
#> /usr/sbin/lpshut


3. Confirm the following line is not commented out in /etc/inetd.conf
printer stream tcp nowait root /usr/sbin/rlpdaemon rlpdaemon -i


4. Confirm the following line is not commented out in /etc/services
printer 515/tcp spooler #remote print spooling


5. Use the following command to add the print queue:
#> /usr/sbin/lpadmin -p -v /dev/null -mrmodel -orm -orp -ocmrcmodel -osmrsmodel_no -ob3
#> /usr/sbin/accept
#> /usr/bin/enable
#> /usr/bin/lpstat -s | grep


6. Restart the LP spooler:
#> /usr/sbin/lpsched


7. (Optional) Test the print queue as following:
#> lp -d /etc/hosts
#> lpstat -t

Thanks

Manix

[Shibin_2]

Have you configured UNIX printing service in that PC, where this printer connected? Have you start that service ?

what is the command output of lpstat -o from your workstation ?

[Jose Mosquera]

Hi,

At WINTEL side:
Ensure taht you have installed inside of "Other print services and file..." option the component "Unix print services".
Also you must activate the service "TCP/IP Print Service".
Create a shared printer using . Uses a generic/dumb print driver from Windows.

At HP-UX side:
I suggest you that defines an entry into /etc/hosts file:


Then via SAM define a remote printer, I also suggest you that your local printer name, remote printer name and remote server same are the same used into hosts file(). Please do not forget check the BSD box.

When you execute the lpstat you must see a special command output.

Rgds.

[initin]

Thanks all
I 'll check these things & will reply tomorrow.
Regards
Nitin

[Alzhy]

A Printer hosted on WINDOWS does not matter if it is USB or Centronics (aka Parallel) or even JetDirect(or some native network driver) connected.


What is important is to ensure TCP/IP Printing ir UNIX Printing services is enabled/active.

On WIndows XP - go to Controller Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> Add/Remove Windows Components and enable "Other Network File and Print Services".


Cheers.