42 Configuring for LPD Printing ENWW
Note The LPD functionality can be used with any host
implementation of LPD that complies with the
RFC
1179 document. The process for configuring
printer spoolers, however, may differ. See your
system documentation for information on
configuring these systems.
The LPD programs and protocol include the following:
Requirements for Configuring LPD
Before you can use LPD printing, your printer must be properly
connected to the network through the HP
Jetdirect print server, and
you must have print server status information. This information is
listed on the HP
Jetdirect printer configuration page. If you have
not printed a configuration page from your printer, see the
hardware installation guide for your print server or your printer’s
getting started guide for instructions. You must also have the
following:
● An operating system that supports LPD printing.
● Superuser (root) or Administrator access to your system.
Table 4.1 LPD Programs and Protocols
Program Name Purpose of Program
lpr Queues jobs for printing
lpq Displays print queues
lprm Removes jobs from print queues
lpc Controls print queues
lpd Scans and prints the files if the specified
printer is connected to the system.
If the specified printer is connected to another
system, this process forwards the files to an
lpd process on the remote system where the
files are to be printed.
