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Contents Learning about the printer drivers 7 Using the printer drivers with UNIX and Linux...7 Installing the printer drivers 8 Before installing the printer drivers...8 Supported operating systems...8 System requirements...9 Installing on HP-UX...9 Installing on IBM AIX...10 Installing on Red ......11 Installing on Sun Solaris x86...12 Finding space to install the printer drivers package 13 Removing the printer drivers package...13 Removing remaining directories...14 Performing tasks 15 Opening the printer driver...15 Print Drivers Setup...15 Administrative Group...15 Web Browser...15 Paper...
Contents Learning about the printer drivers 7 Using the printer drivers with UNIX and Linux...7 Installing the printer drivers 8 Before installing the printer drivers...8 Supported operating systems...8 System requirements...9 Installing on HP-UX...9 Installing on IBM AIX...10 Installing on Red ......11 Installing on Sun Solaris x86...12 Finding space to install the printer drivers package 13 Removing the printer drivers package...13 Removing remaining directories...14 Performing tasks 15 Opening the printer driver...15 Print Drivers Setup...15 Administrative Group...15 Web Browser...15 Paper...
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... a class ...23 Adding to a class ...23 Removing a queue from a class...23 Managing printer groups...23 Creating a printer group ...23 Adding a print queue to My Printers or another printer group 23 Removing a printer group ...24 Printing from the command line...24 Printing a file...25 Printing a test page...25... banner program ...29 Changing a virtual device...29 Removing a virtual device...30 Changing a print queue to print to a different printer 30 Removing a print queue...30 Plugin Manager utility (software updates)...31 Using the Plugin Manager utility ...31 Installing plugins from the...
... a class ...23 Adding to a class ...23 Removing a queue from a class...23 Managing printer groups...23 Creating a printer group ...23 Adding a print queue to My Printers or another printer group 23 Removing a printer group ...24 Printing from the command line...24 Printing a file...25 Printing a test page...25... banner program ...29 Changing a virtual device...29 Removing a virtual device...30 Changing a print queue to print to a different printer 30 Removing a print queue...30 Plugin Manager utility (software updates)...31 Using the Plugin Manager utility ...31 Installing plugins from the...
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......37 The file I sent to the print queue came out as garbage 38 The hostname does not resolve...38 The printer driver is unable to find the network printer 39 My printer model is not listed...39 Jobs are not printing...39 Additional problems...40 Editions and Trademarks 41 Edition notice...41 UNITED...
......37 The file I sent to the print queue came out as garbage 38 The hostname does not resolve...38 The printer driver is unable to find the network printer 39 My printer model is not listed...39 Jobs are not printing...39 Additional problems...40 Editions and Trademarks 41 Edition notice...41 UNITED...
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... such as duplex or no banner page, so users do not need to specify those options. • Printer options support-Users have the ability to access several printer-specific options such as multiple-page printing, print and hold, duplex, or paper size. • Job ... native Print subsystem and send data directly to the printer by using the transport utilities. • Printer groups (My Printers)-Users have the ability to group print queues. • Printer classes-System administrators have the ability to manage the standard printer classes from a graphical interface. • Enhanced security...
... such as duplex or no banner page, so users do not need to specify those options. • Printer options support-Users have the ability to access several printer-specific options such as multiple-page printing, print and hold, duplex, or paper size. • Job ... native Print subsystem and send data directly to the printer by using the transport utilities. • Printer groups (My Printers)-Users have the ability to group print queues. • Printer classes-System administrators have the ability to manage the standard printer classes from a graphical interface. • Enhanced security...
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... administrative group on AIX is "bin." For more information, see "Changing an administrative group name" on the print server to access the printer driver management features. Red Hat Linux - Debian GNU/Linux - Ubuntu Linux - If you have enough disk space available for a complete ...installation. Supported operating systems Make sure you are using print clients and print servers on Solaris, install the printer drivers on page 16. Linspire Linux - Non-administrative users cannot add or remove print queues. Linpus Linux For specific supported operating ...
... administrative group on AIX is "bin." For more information, see "Changing an administrative group name" on the print server to access the printer driver management features. Red Hat Linux - Debian GNU/Linux - Ubuntu Linux - If you have enough disk space available for a complete ...installation. Supported operating systems Make sure you are using print clients and print servers on Solaris, install the printer drivers on page 16. Linspire Linux - Non-administrative users cannot add or remove print queues. Linpus Linux For specific supported operating ...
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... Directory/CDROM and the hostname of these fields is incorrect, enter the correct value, or select it from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Save the downloaded printer software package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the package file: # /usr/contrib/bin/gunzip /tmp... for root when you have enough disk space in /opt to install the printer drivers package" on appears in /usr/local Installing on HP-UX 1 Read "Before installing the printer drivers" on page 13. 3 Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-hpux11.11.pkg.gz) from the list. 7 ...
... Directory/CDROM and the hostname of these fields is incorrect, enter the correct value, or select it from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Save the downloaded printer software package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the package file: # /usr/contrib/bin/gunzip /tmp... for root when you have enough disk space in /opt to install the printer drivers package" on appears in /usr/local Installing on HP-UX 1 Read "Before installing the printer drivers" on page 13. 3 Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-hpux11.11.pkg.gz) from the list. 7 ...
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...ins available. For more information, see "Finding space to install the printer drivers package" on page 13. 3 Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-aix5-sysv.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Save the downloaded package in /usr/lpp to begin...12 Run the following setup script to install. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to complete the installation: # /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. For more space, see "Plugin ...
...ins available. For more information, see "Finding space to install the printer drivers package" on page 13. 3 Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-aix5-sysv.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Save the downloaded package in /usr/lpp to begin...12 Run the following setup script to install. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to complete the installation: # /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. For more space, see "Plugin ...
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...-ins available. For more information, see "Finding space to install the printer drivers package" on page 13. 3 Download the printer drivers package (print-drivers-linux-glibc2-x86.rpm) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Install the package file: # rpm -ivh /tmp... there are any software plug-ins available. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to complete the installation: # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. For more information about finding more ...
...-ins available. For more information, see "Finding space to install the printer drivers package" on page 13. 3 Download the printer drivers package (print-drivers-linux-glibc2-x86.rpm) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. 4 Install the package file: # rpm -ivh /tmp... there are any software plug-ins available. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to complete the installation: # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. For more information about finding more ...
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..., type each package number separated by a comma, and then press Enter. a Download the Lexmark printer drivers package (print-drivers-solaris8-10-sparc.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. b Save the downloaded package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the ...install all the packages, type all the packages in the same location. 12 a Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-solaris10-x86.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. Note: You must install all , and then press Enter. • To ...
..., type each package number separated by a comma, and then press Enter. a Download the Lexmark printer drivers package (print-drivers-solaris8-10-sparc.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. b Save the downloaded package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the ...install all the packages, type all the packages in the same location. 12 a Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-solaris10-x86.pkg.gz) from the Lexmark Web site at http://www.lexmark.com/drivers. Note: You must install all , and then press Enter. • To ...
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...message appears telling you want the packages to install printer drivers in the table below. Note: Your specific printer driver may not be in /opt/lexmark, type: # ln -s /disk2/lexmark /opt/lexmark 3 Continue with your operating system, mark the printer drivers package for removal after you to actually be...For more information, see the documentation that came with the installation of the printer drivers package you the installation was successful, type q to be included in the folder /disk2/lexmark. For example, if the operating system requires the files to quit. Operating...
...message appears telling you want the packages to install printer drivers in the table below. Note: Your specific printer driver may not be in /opt/lexmark, type: # ln -s /disk2/lexmark /opt/lexmark 3 Continue with your operating system, mark the printer drivers package for removal after you to actually be...For more information, see the documentation that came with the installation of the printer drivers package you the installation was successful, type q to be included in the folder /disk2/lexmark. For example, if the operating system requires the files to quit. Operating...
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... /opt/lexmark, /usr/local/lexmark, /usr/spool/lp/lexmark, or /var/spool/lexmark directories. 1 If you are using Sun Solaris, run the uninstall script to remove some directories manually. Note: You must unlink the files before uninstalling the package. # /usr/lexprint/bin/cde_menu_utility.sh 2 If you are installed in either of the printer drivers packages...
... /opt/lexmark, /usr/local/lexmark, /usr/spool/lp/lexmark, or /var/spool/lexmark directories. 1 If you are using Sun Solaris, run the uninstall script to remove some directories manually. Note: You must unlink the files before uninstalling the package. # /usr/lexprint/bin/cde_menu_utility.sh 2 If you are installed in either of the printer drivers packages...
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... running the application as a "root" user. Print Drivers Setup There are using the command line. • /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: For more information about administrative groups, see "Changing an administrative group...set from the command line by typing: # lexprint The program has two modes: User and Administrative. Performing tasks Opening the printer driver The printer driver is available from a Windows menu item, or from the Print Drivers Setup dialog. If your web browser is not listed...
... running the application as a "root" user. Print Drivers Setup There are using the command line. • /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: For more information about administrative groups, see "Changing an administrative group...set from the command line by typing: # lexprint The program has two modes: User and Administrative. Performing tasks Opening the printer driver The printer driver is available from a Windows menu item, or from the Print Drivers Setup dialog. If your web browser is not listed...
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... are prompted to use . 4 Click Next. In order to provide an administrative group name. When you create print queues using Asian Drivers, you must specify a printer with Asian in the Print Drivers Setup, and then create a print queue for the Asian model. Changing an administrative group name The... printer driver uses UNIX groups to separate those who have permission to add and remove queues from , the menu bar. 1 Click File Setup. 2 Click Desktop ...
... are prompted to use . 4 Click Next. In order to provide an administrative group name. When you create print queues using Asian Drivers, you must specify a printer with Asian in the Print Drivers Setup, and then create a print queue for the Asian model. Changing an administrative group name The... printer driver uses UNIX groups to separate those who have permission to add and remove queues from , the menu bar. 1 Click File Setup. 2 Click Desktop ...
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...Add users to the Administrative group located in the user's home directory. Creating virtual devices Before creating virtual devices Before you can open the printer driver with step 5 on page 18. For information about changing the Administrative UNIX group name, see "Changing an administrative group name" ... run one of the administrative group can create a virtual device, you must gather the following scripts: Linux # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Solaris and HP-UX # /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint IBM AIX # /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Adding or removing a user from the UNIX group.
...Add users to the Administrative group located in the user's home directory. Creating virtual devices Before creating virtual devices Before you can open the printer driver with step 5 on page 18. For information about changing the Administrative UNIX group name, see "Changing an administrative group name" ... run one of the administrative group can create a virtual device, you must gather the following scripts: Linux # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Solaris and HP-UX # /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint IBM AIX # /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Adding or removing a user from the UNIX group.
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... known devices, or select Other, and then enter the path to look for the printer. Note: The Search function searches for your system. b Enter the device name and description. c From the Search Network Printer dialog box, search by Subnet or Range. l Click Finish. Note: If you clicked... the device from the command line. 18 Note: Not all options may be available for printers on page 18. d Click Finish. 6 If the printer is a attached to step h on an IPv4 network. i Click Next. 5 If the printer is a BPP Device. If you entered an IP Address/Host Name, go to a ...
... known devices, or select Other, and then enter the path to look for the printer. Note: The Search function searches for your system. b Enter the device name and description. c From the Search Network Printer dialog box, search by Subnet or Range. l Click Finish. Note: If you clicked... the device from the command line. 18 Note: Not all options may be available for printers on page 18. d Click Finish. 6 If the printer is a attached to step h on an IPv4 network. i Click Next. 5 If the printer is a BPP Device. If you entered an IP Address/Host Name, go to a ...
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... command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/supported_printers Locate the line listed from supported_printers and it looks like this: Lexmark T632 10LT63x automatic The printer type is 10LT63x, and the supported language is automatic. 19 For more information about adding devices, see "Working with...are using Linux with the LPRng print subsystem, select Enable Printer Aliases to create aliases for a Lexmark T632. You locate the line matching this queue. Example: You want to create a queue for this printer from the supported_printers command that contains the model number of Available...
... command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/supported_printers Locate the line listed from supported_printers and it looks like this: Lexmark T632 10LT63x automatic The printer type is 10LT63x, and the supported language is automatic. 19 For more information about adding devices, see "Working with...are using Linux with the LPRng print subsystem, select Enable Printer Aliases to create aliases for a Lexmark T632. You locate the line matching this queue. Example: You want to create a queue for this printer from the supported_printers command that contains the model number of Available...
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... /usr/lexprint/bin/mkqueue -d device_name -q queue_name -p printer_type -l printer_language -o printer_options Note: Type mkqueue -h from the second tray is sent to the printer without any queue modification. • The Automatic language type lets you set the language type to be automatic, pcl, or ps. These states are ...If you select automatic, you set the language type to be submitted to be automatic_pdf, pcl, ps, or pdf. c Available printer settings options can send both PCL emulation/ASCII and PostScript emulation print jobs to the print queue. • The Automatic Plus ...
... /usr/lexprint/bin/mkqueue -d device_name -q queue_name -p printer_type -l printer_language -o printer_options Note: Type mkqueue -h from the second tray is sent to the printer without any queue modification. • The Automatic language type lets you set the language type to be automatic, pcl, or ps. These states are ...If you select automatic, you set the language type to be submitted to be automatic_pdf, pcl, ps, or pdf. c Available printer settings options can send both PCL emulation/ASCII and PostScript emulation print jobs to the print queue. • The Automatic Plus ...
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...up for the print queue. If you change the status of the text in the Properties dialog include all possible properties options for that specific printer type. To change the properties determines which print jobs are affected. • If you see a yellow "!" on a print queue, ... Properties menu item. 4 Change the settings. 5 Click OK. However, your home directory and apply to all print jobs you want to perform. The printer driver shows these actions when typing the command. • Type chqueue -h from the command line, type the following command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/chqueue...
...up for the print queue. If you change the status of the text in the Properties dialog include all possible properties options for that specific printer type. To change the properties determines which print jobs are affected. • If you see a yellow "!" on a print queue, ... Properties menu item. 4 Change the settings. 5 Click OK. However, your home directory and apply to all print jobs you want to perform. The printer driver shows these actions when typing the command. • Type chqueue -h from the command line, type the following command: # /usr/lexprint/bin/chqueue...
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.... You can then use "Bldg_4_Room1" or "duplex" as "duplex." Users can access printer classes in the Alias Name field. Once a printer class is set up, you can also change or modify a printer queue class from the command line. To add a queue to a new or existing class..., type the following command: 22 Working with printer classes Introduction to a class rather than a specific printer. Note: Printer classes are optional and should be "Bldg_4_Room1," but the alias describes it as the print queue name when printing...
.... You can then use "Bldg_4_Room1" or "duplex" as "duplex." Users can access printer classes in the Alias Name field. Once a printer class is set up, you can also change or modify a printer queue class from the command line. To add a queue to a new or existing class..., type the following command: 22 Working with printer classes Introduction to a class rather than a specific printer. Note: Printer classes are optional and should be "Bldg_4_Room1," but the alias describes it as the print queue name when printing...
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... class exists as long as it contains queues. You can add a print queue to be removed, and then click . Adding to a class 1 Access Printer Classes. 2 Select the check box next to the existing class to the Select Print Queue column. 4 Click OK. Note: To remove a print queue from.../bin/chqueue -q myqueue -c -r class1 Note: After the last queue has been removed from the available print queues on a UNIX system. You can create a printer group using the Group Manager tool. 1 Right-click a group name, and then select Group Manager. 2 From Available Print Queues, select the print queues you...
... class exists as long as it contains queues. You can add a print queue to be removed, and then click . Adding to a class 1 Access Printer Classes. 2 Select the check box next to the existing class to the Select Print Queue column. 4 Click OK. Note: To remove a print queue from.../bin/chqueue -q myqueue -c -r class1 Note: After the last queue has been removed from the available print queues on a UNIX system. You can create a printer group using the Group Manager tool. 1 Right-click a group name, and then select Group Manager. 2 From Available Print Queues, select the print queues you...