How to setup an AIX 3.x queue

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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:
  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
  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.