System Administration Guide: Printing

ProcedureHow to Set Default Values for Print Queues That Are Associated With PPD Files

This procedure shows how to set default values for a print queue that uses PPD files to describe its capabilities.

Before You Begin

Check the PPD file first to determine which values can be overridden. To view information about the PPD file, use the more or less command, or open the file in a text editor.

For example:


$ more /etc/lp/ppd/print-queue.ppd
  1. Become superuser or assume an equivalent role.

    Roles contain authorizations and privileged commands. For more information about roles, see Configuring RBAC (Task Map) in System Administration Guide: Security Services.

  2. Set the desired option.


    # lpadmin -p print-queue -o key=value
    
    -p

    Specifies the printer name or print queue where the value is to be changed.

    -o

    Specifies the options for adjusting printer capabilities, adjusting printer port characteristics, configuring network printers, and controlling the use of banner.

    key=value

    Specifies the key/value pair for the option.

    The set of key/value pairs that can be used for a particular printer depends on the content of the PPD file that is associated with the print queue.

    For example, to set the duplex feature, type:


    # lpadmin -p print-queue -o Duplex=DuplexNoTumble
    

    To change the input tray setting, type:


    # lpadmin -p print-queue -o InputSlot=Tray2
    

    You can set the default value this way for any PPD file/foomatic option.

  3. Verify that the option was set to the correct value by checking the print queue's capabilities.


    # lpstat -p print-queue -l
    

Example 6–9 Setting Values for Print Queues That Use PPD Files


# lpadmin -p hp4550 -o Media=A4 -o InputSlot=Tray2
# lpadmin -p hp4550 -o PageSize=A4
# lpstat -p hp4550 -l
printer hp4550 idle. enabled since December  5, 2006  6:38:50 PM CET. available.
        Form mounted:
        Content types: application/postscript
        Description:
        Connection:
 Interface: /usr/lib/lp/model/netstandard_foomatic
        PPD: /usr/lib/lp/model/ppd/system/foomatic/ \
HP/HP-Color_LaserJet_4550-Postscript.ppd.gz
        On fault: write root
        After fault: continue
        Users allowed:
                (all)
        Forms allowed:
                (none)
        Media supported:
                Letter
                A4
                11x17
                A3
                A5
                B5
                Env10
                EnvC5
                EnvDL
                EnvISOB5
                EnvMonarch
                Executive
                Legal
        Banner not required
        Character sets:
                (none)
        Default pitch:
        Default page size:
        Default port setting:
        Options: PageSize=A4, Media=A4, InputSlot=Tray2, \
dest=192.168.245.62:9100, protocol=tcp
# uname -a
SunOS shuttle 5.11 snv_52 i86pc i386 i86pc
# lpstat -p hp4550 -l
printer hp4550 idle. enabled since December  5, 2006  6:38:50 PM CET. available.
        Form mounted:
        Content types: application/postscript
        Description:
        Connection:
        Interface: /usr/lib/lp/model/netstandard_foomatic
        PPD: /usr/lib/lp/model/ppd/system/foomatic/ \
HP/HP-Color_LaserJet_4550-Postscript.ppd.gz
        On fault: write root
        After fault: continue
        Users allowed:
                (all)
        Forms allowed:
                (none)
        Media supported:
                Letter
                A4
                11x17
                A3
                A5
                B5
                Env10
                EnvC5
                EnvDL
                EnvISOB5
                EnvMonarch
                Executive
                Legal
        Banner not required
        Character sets:
                (none)
        Default pitch:
        Default page size:
        Default port setting:
        Options: dest=192.168.245.62:9100, protocol=tcp