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® (RPM)?
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:
- smit
- Spooler
- Manage Remote Printer Subsystem
- Server Services
- lpd Remote Printer Subsystem
- Start Using the lpd Subsystem
- Start BOTH now and at System Restart
- Now configure the Remote Printer Queue:
- smit
- Spooler
- Manage Remote Printer Subsystem
- Client Services
- Remote Printer Queues
- Add a Remote Queue
- Fill in the fields as follows:
*NAME of queue to add 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 or *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. Contact your system administrator if you are unclear on any of these items.
Note: The instructions to set up AIX version 4.x are slightly different. Click here for the 4.x setup instructions.