I have a DEC UDB 166 that I am trying to setup to print thru the parallel
port. Thus far, I have setup printcap file, and created a spool directory
as per instructions in "Running Linux". However, when I lpr a text file,
nothing prints. I have a parallel port cable connected to a Centronics
port on an IBM 4019E laser printer.
After I lpr the file, I do lpc status command, and it i says the file has
been spooled and it is waiting for the printer to be put on-line. When I
press the on-line button on the printer, it makes no difference. Another
invocation of lpr/lps status indicates another item sent to the spooler,
and nothing printed.
I substituted an old line printer with a paralel port. When the cable was
connected from the old line printer to the UDB, I could not put it on
line, or to recognise that I put paper in the printer. When I removed the
printer cable from the UDB, I could force the printer on-line, it
recognized the paper was in or out, and I could get it to print an
internal test print.
Im confused! This seems so straight forward of a task. Im thinking that
the UDB's printer port may be defective. Does any of you have any tips on
how to determine the problem?
Sorry to ask this simplistic a question, but I have wasted a fair amount
of time trying to figure this out.... in vain.... thus far.
Is there a linux command to sense if a printer is on/off line?
TIA for any help!
Jim \\\\/
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