Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 11:53:32 -0600 From: "Keith A. Fredericks" <keith@orbis.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: printing using lpt0 & HP laserjet 6L Message-ID: <348ED71C.794BDF32@orbis.net>
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I am trying to configure the HP Laserjet 6L to print under FreeBSD. I have been through the usual tips and have not found the answer. I am using a recent FreeBSD 3.0. I am trying to set up in polled mode, so dmesg gives: lpt0 at 0x378-0x37f on isa because I use the kernel configuration: device lpt0 at isa? port? tty I have a /dev/lpt0 device. I am sending a small test PostScript file. The printer works under Win95. Under FreeBSD the device is currently working only as a paper warmer (it prints blank sheets). I am using a simple printcap: lp|local line printer:\ :lp=/dev/lpt0:sd=/var/spool/lpd/yow:\ :sh:lf=/var/log/lpd-errs: The logfile lpd-errs reports lpd restarts but no errors. Lpr and cat file.ps > /dev/lpt0 gives the same null result. If someone knows the magic incantation, please let me know. -keith
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