This procedure shows users how to set up .printers file in their own home directories.
Log in to the systemwith your user name and password..
If necessary, change directories to $HOME.
% cd $HOME |
Start the file editor that you want to use to create a .printers file in the user's home directory.
(Optional) Set up the _default alias to make a specific printer the user's default printer. Use an entry that is similar to this entry.
_default printer-name |
Set up the _all alias to define the printers affected when you cancel a print request or check the status of printers. Use an entry similar to this entry.
_all printer1,printer2,printer3 |
Save the file as .printers.