UNIX Troubleshooting- Page 142

TROUBLESHOOTING 13 - 6

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UNIX Troubleshooting

1

Make sure that the 

/etc/printcap

 file (if applicable) is typed 

in correctly. In particular, look for missing ":" and "\" characters, 
because a small error anywhere in the file can have major 
consequences. Also check the 

/usr/spool

 directory to make 

sure that you have created a valid spool directory.

2

If you are using a Linux operating system, the X-Window Print 
tool program that is included with Linux may not properly 
configure the etc/printcap file for lpd operation, then you might 
also edit the etc/printcap file and change the following line in the 
entry for the printer.

if

:lp = /dev/null: \

then to

:lp = :\

3

If you are using a Berkeley-based UNIX, make sure that the 
daemon is started on Berkeley based systems with the 
command lpc start printer, where printer is the name of the local 
print queue.

4

If you are using an AT&T-based UNIX, make sure the printer is 
enabled (enable printer, where printer is the name of the local 
print queue).

5

Make sure that the lpr/lpd remote line printer service are running 
on the host computer (refer to your host computer 
documentation for information on how to do this).

6

If you are having trouble printing more than one job at a time, try 
increasing the IP timeout using the 

SET IP TIMEOUT

command or using BRAdmin. 

7

If text or PCL jobs are run together, try setting the service 
(remote printer) with EOT set to string number 2 (<ESC>E). For 
example: 

SET SERVICE BRN_xxxxxx_P1 EOT 2