test

Netra j 3.0 Administrator's Guide

Network Printer Spooler

Note -

This option is only for servers that run on the Solaris 2.6 operating environment.

This option enables the Netra j server to be set up as a network printer spooler. This means that the Netra j server accepts, queues, and manages print jobs for a network printer (in other words, a printer with a built-in network adapter attached directly to the network with its own host name and IP address).

Configuration is compatible with new functionality added to the LP print model for Solaris 2.6, and uses the new "netstandard" interface script developed for Solaris 2.6 to manage Network Printers.

Note -

Netra j does not display third-party printer configurations. Any existing or subsequently configured third-party network spoolers on a Netra j server need to be managed through the supplied third-party software. Netra j Printer Administration does NOT interfere with third-party printer configurations.

Currently, the Network Spooler form prompts for Network Printer Access Name. There is no default format for this field; it is dependent on the printer model and network configuration. In most cases, and in the case of TCP/IP networks in particular, enter either the printer name, or IP address of the network printer in this field. This is most likely sufficient information to establish connectivity with the printer. Some printers can require specification of a TCP port number also. In this case, after the printer name or IP address, add a colon (:), followed by the port number. If difficulties remain, contact the printer manufacturer regarding the correct format of the Network Printer Access Name.

To Add a Network Printer Spooler

  1. From the Main Administration Page, under "Network Service Administration," click Printer Administration.

  2. Under "Network Printer Spooler Administration," click Add Network Printer Spooler.

  3. Complete the form using the information in the following table.

    Table 6-4 Network Printer Spooler Attributes

    Option 

    Description 

    Printer Name 

    Enter a printer name with up to 14 characters in the range (A-Z, a-z, 0-9,-,_). Do not start the printer name with "-" or "_" 

    Network Printer Access Name 

    Enter the Network Printer Access Name. Usually this is the same  

    as the printer name, or the IP address of the printer. However, 

    there is no default format for this field. Contact the printer vendor  

    for the correct format of this field if difficulties arise. 

    Protocol 

    Set the over-the-wire protocol used to communicate with the printer. Both BSD and raw TCP are supported.  

    Retry timeout 

    Sets the retry timeout value that represents a number of seconds to wait between attempting connections to the printer.  

    Printer Type 

    Choose PostScript, ASCII, HP (PCL ASCII), HP (PCL), or Unknown for a printer that is not listed. 

    File Content type 

    Choose PostScript, ASCII, or Any for a printer that is not PostScript or ASCII. 

    Fault Notification 

    Specify how printer error messages are treated. Choose Console (print fault messages to console), Root Mail (email fault messages to root), or none (do not send fault notification messages).  

    Description (optional) 

    Enter a description of the printer (up to 28 characters).  

    Enable Banner Control 

    Enable/Disable the ability of the user print command to specify whether a banner page is printed.  

To Modify or Delete a Network Printer Spooler

  1. From the Main Administration Page, under "Network Service Administration," click Printer Administration.

  2. Under "Network Printer Spooler Administration," choose one of the following:

    • To modify a network printer spooler, click Modify for the appropriate spooler, and make changes in the form using Table 6-4 as a reference.

    • To delete a network printer spooler, click Delete for the appropriate spooler, then confirm the operation.