Instructions for Printing From a Linux Computer


The syntax for printing from any linux computer is the same:
Type: lpr -Pprintername filename

Determining the printername


The printer information is contained in the file printcap in the etc directory.
To view the contents of this file type: cat /etc/printcap



Computer Name Printer Name Brand & location IP Address
Boson
  • capa1
  • 5M
  • 8500
  • Xerox 3225 PSC 506
  • HP 5M PSC 704
  • HP 4600 PSC 704
  • 129.252.33.117
  • 129.252.32.44
  • 129.252.33.79
Tor
  • xerox404
  • hp4600
  • 5Mcolor
  • Xerox 3225 PSC 404
  • HP 4600 PSC 704
  • HP 5M PSC 704
  • 129.252.33.142
  • 129.252.33.79
  • 129.252.32.44
nuc003
  • hp4600
  • nlj1
  • HP 4600 PSC 704
  • HP 5M PSC 704
  • 129.252.33.79
  • 129.252.32.44
CAPA
  • hep
  • capa1
  • capalp
  • HP PSC 604
  • Xerox 3225 PSC 506
  • HP 5SI PSC 506
  • 129.252.78.20
  • 129.252.33.117
  • 129.252.33.46

by physmgr
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