HP LaserJet 3050 User Manual

							Requirements for configuring LPD
Before you can use LPD printing, your all-in-one must be properly connected to the network and
have a valid IP address. This information is listed on the all-in-one network configuration page. You
must also have the following:
●An operating system that supports LPD printing.
● Superuser (root) or Administrator access to your system.
● The LAN hardware address (or station address) of the print server. This address is printed on
the all-in-one network configuration page and is of the form:
HARDWARE ADDRESS: xxxxxxxxxxxx
where x is a hexadecimal digit (for example, 0001E6123ABC).
LPD setup overview
The following steps are necessary to configure the all-in-one for LPD printing:
1.
Setting up IP parameters.
2. Setting up print queues.
3. Printing a test file.
The following sections provide detailed descriptions for each step.
Step 1. Setting up IP parameters
TCP/IP configuration parameters (such as IP address, subnet mask, default gateway) can be
configured on the all-in-one in a variety of ways.  These values can be configured manually, or they
can be automatically downloaded using DHCP or BOOTP  each time the all-in-one is turned on. For
more information, see 
Configuring IP parameters .
Step 2. Setting up print queues
You must set up a print queue for each all-in-one  or personality (PCL or PostScript) that you use on
the system. The all-in-one supports only one type of  queue (raw). Therefore, it does not matter what
queue name is given as the all-in-one will treat  each one the same. The all-in-one treats data from
any source as the same and has no  provisions for adding carriage returns, tagging binary Postscript
data, special PJL sequences, user-defined strings, etc., to the job stream data. This all-in-one also
supports automatic PostScript binary mode stream detection, and thus it does not require (or allow) a
special queue type for this service.
Step 3. Printing a test file
Print a test file by using the LPD commands or  by using other methods provided for your OS. For
instructions, see the information provided for your system.
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							LPD on UNIX systems
Configuring print queues for BSD-based systems
Edit the /etc/printcap file to include the following entries:
printer_name|short_printer_name:\
:lp=:\
:rm=node_name:\
:rp=remote_printer_name_argument:\ (this can be any queue name desired by the user)
:lf=/usr/spool/lpd/error_log_filename:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/printer_name:
where  printer_name identifies the all-in-one to the user,  node_name identifies the all-in-one on
the network, and remote_printer_name_argument  is the print queue designation.
For more information about printcap, see the printcap man page.
Example: Printcap entry
lj1_raw|raw1:\
:lp=:\
:rm=laserjet1:\
:rp=raw:\
:lf=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_raw.log:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/lj1_raw:
Make sure that your users know the name of each all-in-one, because they must type the names on
the command line for printing.
Create the spooling directory by making the  following entries. At the root directory, type:
mkdir /usr/spool/lpd
cd /usr/spool/lpd
mkdir printer_name_1 printer_name_2
chown daemon printer_name_1 printer_name_2
chgrp daemon printer_name_1 printer_name_2
chmod g+w printer_name_1 printer_name_2
where  printer_name_1  and printer_name_2 refer to the all-in-one devices to be spooled. You
may spool several all-in-one devices. The following  example shows the command to create the
spooling directories for all-in-one devices used for printing.
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							Example: Creating spooling directory
mkdir /usr/spool/lpd
cd /usr/spool/lpd
mkdir lj1_raw lj1_raw
chown daemon lj1_raw lj1_raw
chgrp daemon lj1_raw lj1_raw
chmod g+w lj1_raw lj1_raw
Configuring print queues using SAM (HP-UX systems)
To configure print queues using SAM (HP-UX systems)
On HP-UX systems you can use the SAM utility to configure remote print queues.
Before you execute the SAM program, select an IP address for the all-in-one and set up an entry for
it in the /etc/hosts file on your system running HP-UX.
1. Start the SAM utility as a superuser.
2. Select  Peripheral Devices  from the Main menu.
3. Select  Printers/Plotters  from the Peripheral Devices  menu.
4. Select  Printers/Plotters  from the Printers/Plotters  menu.
5. Select  Add a Remote Printer  from the Actions list, then select an all-in-one name.
Examples : my_printer  or printer1
6. Select a remote system name.
Example:  hplj1 (node name of the all-in-one)
7. Select a remote all-in-one name, and then type  the queue name. (The name can be anything,
such as  raw for example.)
8. Check for a remote all-in-one on a BSD system. You must type  Y.
9. Click  OK at the bottom of the menu. If  the configuration is successful, the program prints the
message:
The printer has been added and is ready to accept print requests.
10. Click  OK and select  Exit from the  List menu.
11. Select  Exit Sam .
NOTEBy default, the lpsched is not running. Make sure you turn the scheduler on when you
set up your print queues.
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							Printing a test file
To print a test file
To verify that the all-in-one and print server connections are correct, print a test file.
1.At the UNIX system prompt type:
lpr -Pprinter_name file_name
where  printer_name is the designated all-in-one and file_name refers to the file to be printed.
Examples  (for BSD-based systems):
PostScript File:  lpr -Praw1 psfile.ps
For HP-UX systems, substitute  lp -d for lpr -P.
2. To get print status, type the following at the UNIX prompt:
lpq -Pprinter_name
where  printer_name  is the designated all-in-one.
Examples  (for BSD-based systems):
lpq -Praw1
For HP-UX systems, substitute  lpstat for lpq -P to get print status.
This completes the process for configuring the all-in-one to use LPD.
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							LPD on Windows NT/2000 systems
This section describes how to configure Windows NT/2000 networks to use the all-in-one LPD (Line
Printer Daemon) services.
The process consists of two parts:
●Installing TCP/IP software (if not already installed).
● Configuring a network LPD all-in-one.
Installing TCP/IP software (Windows NT)
To install TCP/IP software (Windows NT)
This procedure lets you check whether you have TCP/IP installed on your Windows NT system, and
to install the software if necessary.
NOTE
You may need your Windows system distribution files or CDs to install TCP/IP
components.
1. To check whether you have Microsoft TCP/IP Printing protocol and TCP/IP printing support:
● Windows 2000—Click  Start, Settings , Control Panel . Then double-click the  Network and
Dial-up Connections  folder. Double-click the  Local Area Connection  for your network
and click  Properties .
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is listed and enabled in the list of com\
ponents used by this
connection, the necessary software is already installed. (See 
Configuring a network all-in-
one for Windows 2000 systems .) If not, go to step 2.
● NT 4.0—Click 
Start, Settings,  Control Panel. Then double-click the  Network option to
display the Network dialog box.
If TCP/IP Protocol is listed in the  Protocols tab, and Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is listed in
the  Services  tab, you have already installed the necessary software. (See 
Configuring a
network all-in-one for Windows NT 4.0 systems.) If not, go to step 2.
2. If you have not previously installed the software:
● Windows 2000—In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click 
Install. In the
Select Network Component Type window, select  Protocol and click Add  to add the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .
Follow the instructions on the screen.
● NT 4.0—Click the 
Add button for each tab and install the  TCP/IP Protocol and the
Microsoft TCP/IP Printing  service.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
When prompted, type the full path to the  Windows NT distribution files (you may need your
Windows NT workstation or server CD).
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							3.Enter TCP/IP configuration values for the computer:
●Windows 2000—On the 
General tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window,
select  Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)   and click Properties .
● NT 4.0—You may be automatically prompted for
 TCP/IP configuration values. If not, select
the  Protocols  tab in the Networks window and select  TCP/IP Protocol. Then click
Properties .
If you are configuring a Windows server, type  the IP address, default gateway address, and
subnet mask in the appropriate spaces.
If you are configuring a client, check with  your network administrator to learn whether you
should enable automatic TCP/IP configuration or whether you should type a static IP address,
default gateway address, and subnet  mask in the appropriate spaces.
4. Click  OK to exit.
5. If prompted, exit Windows and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
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							Configuring a network all-in-one for Windows 2000 systems
To configure a network all-in-one for Windows 2000 systems
Set up the all-in-one as the default printer by performing the following steps.
1.Verify that the Print Services for Unix is installed (required for LPR port availability):
a. Click  Start,  Setup, and Control Panel. Double-click the  Network and Dial-up
Connections  folder.
b. Click the  Advanced menu and select  Optional Networking Components .
c. Select and enable  Other Network File and Print Services .
d. Click  Details , and verify that  Print Services for Unix  is enabled. If not, enable it.
e. Click  OK, and then  Next.
2. Open the  Printers folder (from the Desktop, click  Start, Settings, and  Printers).
3. Double-click Add Printer . From the Add Printer Wizard welcome screen, click  Next.
4. Select  Local printer, and disable automatic detection for Plug and Play installation. Click  Next.
5. Select  Create a new port , and select LPR Port . Click Next.
6. In the  Add LPR compatible printer  window:
a. Enter the DNS name or IP address of the all-in-one.
b. For the name of the all-in-one or print queue on the all-in-one, enter (in lowercase) any
queue name desired. (Queue names have no effect on output.)
c. Then click  OK.
7. Select the manufacturer and all-in-one model. (If necessary, click  Have Disk and follow the
instructions to install the printer driver.) Click  Next.
8. Choose to keep the existing driver, if prompted. Click  Next.
9. Enter an all-in-one name, and choose whether this all-in-one will be the default printer. Click  Next.
10. Choose whether this all-in-one will be available to other computers. If shared, enter a share
name that identifies the all-in-one to other users. Click  Next.
11. If desired, enter a location and other information for this all-in-one. Click  Next.
12. Choose whether to print a test page, and click  Next.
13. Click  Finish  to close the wizard.
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							Configuring a network all-in-one for Windows NT 4.0 systems
To configure a network all-in-one for Windows NT 4.0 systems
At the Windows NT 4.0 system, set up the  all-in-one as the default printer by performing the following
steps.
1. Click  Start, select  Settings, and click  Printers. The Printers  window opens.
2. Double-click  Add Printer.
3. Select  My Computer , then click Next.
4. Click  Add Port .
5. Select  LPR Port , and click  New Port.
6. In the Name or address of server providing lpd box,  type the IP address or DNS name of the all-
in-one.
NOTE NT clients can enter the IP address or name of the NT server that is configured
for LPD printing.
7. In the Name of printer or print queue on that  server box, type (in lowercase) the name of the
print queue desired. Then click  OK.
8. Ensure that the port is selected in the  Add Printer list of the available ports, then click  Next.
9. Follow the remaining instructions on the  screen to complete the configuration.
Verifying the configuration
From within Windows NT, print a file from any  software program. If the file prints correctly, the
configuration was successful.
If the print job is not successful, try printing directly from DOS using the following syntax:
lpr -S -P filename
where  ipaddress is the IP address of the print server,  queuename is the name of choice (such as
“raw”), and  filename is the file you wish to print.  If the file prints correctly, the configuration was
successful. If the file does not  print, or prints incorrectly, see 
Network problems.
Printing from Windows clients
If the LPD all-in-one on the NT/2000 server is shared, Windows clients can connect to the all-in-one
on the NT/2000 server using the Windows  Add Printer utility in the Printers folder.
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							LPD on Windows XP systems 
This section describes how to configure Windows XP networks to use the all-in-one LPD (Line
Printer Daemon) services.
The process consists of two parts:
●Adding Windows optional networking components
● Configuring a network LPD all-in-one
Adding Windows optional networking components
To add Windows optional networking components
1.
Click  Start.
2. Click  Control Panel .
3. Click  Network and Internet Connections .
4. Click the  Network Connections icon.
5. Select  Advanced  in the top menu bar. In the drop-down list, select  Optional Networking
Components .
6. Select  Other Network File and Print Services  and click Next. (If you select  Details before
selecting  Next, you will see “Print Services for UNIX (R)” as a component of Other Network File
and Print Services.) The files being loaded will be shown.
7. Close the Network Connections window. LPR port  is now an option in the Properties of an all-in-
one under  Ports, Add Port .
Configuring a network LPD all-in-one
Adding a new LPD all-in-one
1.Open the  Printers folder (from the desktop, click  Start, Printers and Faxes).
2. Click  Add Printer. On the Add Printer Wizard welcome screen, click  Next.
3. Select  Local printer, then uncheck the automatic detection for Plug and Play installation. Click
Next .
4. Select  Create a new port , and select LPR Port  from the pull-down menu. Click  Next.
5. In the Add LPR Compatible Printer window, do the following:
a. Type the Domain Name System (DNS) name or  Internet protocol (IP) address of the all-in-
one.
b. Type (in lowercase) the name of the print  queue. (The name you use is not important.)
c. Click  OK.
6. Select the manufacturer and all-in-one model. (If necessary, click  Have Disk and follow the
instructions to install the printer driver.) Click  Next.
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							7.Click  Yes to keep the existing driver, if prompted. Click  Next.
8. Type an all-in-one name and (if desired) click this all-in-one as default (if desired). Click  Next.
9. Select whether to share this all-in-one with other network computers (for example, if your
system is a printer server). If shared, type a share name to identify the all-in-one to other users.
Click  Next.
10. If desired, enter a location and other information for this all-in-one. Click  Next.
11. Click  Yes to print a test page, then click  Next.
12. Click  Finish  to close the wizard.
Creating an LPR port for an installed all-in-one
1. Click  Start, Printers and Faxes .
2. Right-click the  Printer icon, and select  Properties.
3. Select the  Ports tab and  Add Port .
4. Select  LPR Port  from the Printer Ports dialog box, and select  New Port.
5. In the field labeled  Name or address of server providing lpd , enter the DNS name or IP
address of the all-in-one.
6. In the dialog box labeled Name of all-in-one or print queue on that server, (in lowercase) type
the name of the print queue  for the all-in-one (for example:  raw, anything, etc.).
7. Select  OK.
8. Select  Close and OK to close the Properties box.
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