TCP/IP31LPD ConfigurationLPD is a built-in printing protocol for most UNIX systems including BSD typeUNIX. It is also supported in Windows NT 3.5 or later.LPD on IBM AIX 4.15Before proceeding, ensure that the Print Server has been assigned an IP Address. Tosetup your AIX system for LPD printing, perform the following steps.1. Add the Print Server to /etc/hosts.lpd, using the name you assigned to the PrintServer.2. Start the LPD daemon if it is not running, using the following command:start src -s qdaemon3. Start the system administration tool smit and select Print Spooling4. Create the required number of queues (one for each logical printer) by selecting:Add a Print QueueRemote (Printer attached to Remote Host)Standard Processing5. Use the following information:Field EntryName of queue to add Use a single-word queue name whichindicates which printer is attached.Hostname for remote server Print Server name as used in /etc/hosts.lpd.Name of queue on remoteserverLogical printer number (L1..L3 or L1..L8) toservice this queue.Type of print spooler onremote server.Use default value (AIX Version xxx)6. Ensure the logical printers are configured in the Print Server. Refer to LogicalPrinters on page 27.7. Print using the following command:lp -d printer_queue file_nameWhereprinter_queue is one of the entries used in Name of queue to add.file_name is the file you wish to print.
