How to setup an AIX 3.x queue

Question:

How do I set up my AIX version 3.x queue to print to RPM Remote Print Manager®?

Answer:

On the Unix Host, add a line to the /etc/hosts file at the end that lists the IP address of the PC where RPM is installed, then a tab, then a hostname to be referenced, such as:
192.168.1.100 rprinter
Now ensure the LPD subsystem is activated.
1. smit
2. Spooler
3. Manage Remote Printer Subsystem
4. Server Services
5. lpd Remote Printer Subsystem
6. Start Using the lpd Subsystem
7. Start BOTH now and at System Restart
Now configure the Remote Printer Queue.
1. smit
2. Spooler
3. Manage Remote Printer Subsystem
4. Client Services
5. Remote Printer Queues
6. Add a Remote Queue

Fill in the fields as follows:

*NAME of queue to add	<AIX printer name>
ACTIVATE the queue?	yes
Will this become the DEFAULT queue?	no
Queuing DISCIPLINE	first come first serve
ACCOUNTING FILE pathname	[ ]
DESTINATION HOST for remote jobs	<RPM hostname> or <IP Address>
*Pathname of the SHORT FORM FILTER for queue status output	[/usr/lpd/bsdshort]
*Pathname of the LONG FORM FILTER for queue status output	[/usr/lpd/bsdlong]
*Name of QUEUE on remote printer	<RPM_Queue>
*NAME of device to add	<eg. HP5>
*BACKEND PROGRAM pathname	[/usr/lpd/rembak]

Note: Replace bold items with information specific to your situation. If you are unclear on any of these items, contact your system administrator.

Note: The instructions to setup AIX version 4.x are slightly different. Click here for the 4.x setup instructions.