Thanks.. that worked..  I was wondering though.. since the printer has
postscript, what would I change ty to? 

thanks,
steven westbrook

On Thu, 16 Jul 1998, Patrick Goetz wrote:

> 
> This entry in printcap should get the job done. Make sure the redhat
> system can find the hostname of the printer, and make sure that the
> printer has been assigned the correct IP address (this can be done from
> the printer's console).
> 
> hp5m:\
>         :mx#0:\
>         :rm=hp5m:rp=raw:lp=:\
>         :ty=HP LaserJet 5M printer:\
>         :sd=/usr/spool/printers/hp5m:\
>         :af=/d/logs/printers/pacct/hp5m.acct:\
>         :lf=/d/logs/printers/hp5m.log:
> 
> 
> In this case the printers "hostname" is hp5m.  The IP address in
> /etc/hosts must match the one stored in the printers NVRAM.  Also make
> sure that the router and subnet mask (in the printers NVRAM) are properly
> configured.
> 
> 
> On Thu, 16 Jul 1998, PostgreSQL Server wrote:
> 
> > I have a HP LaserJet 5mp with a JetDirect card on ethernet set up for
> > tcpip printing.
> > I am trying to get Redhat 5.1 to be able to print remotely to the printer.
> > I have tried editing the printcap file but have had little success.  Does
> > anyone know how to do this?  
> > 
> > thanks,
> > steven westbrook 
> > 
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