> > Hi, > I try to print on a ethernet printer ( HP Laserjet 4m ) and i have some > problem with /etc/printcap, so i can use the printer. > If i try to print with lpr or if i try a lpq, i receive the error message: > > lpr: lp: unknow printer. > > My /etc/printcap is: > > lj-5|remote-hplj:\ > :lp=/dev/null:sh:\ > :sd=/var/spool/lpd/lj-5:\ > :rm=132.203.76.56:rp=raw: >
You need to tell lpr what printer you want to print to: either: lpr -Plj-5 myfile or: export PRINTER=lj-5 lpr myfile -- joost witteveen [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Use Debian/GNU Linux! -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]