Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 17:07:57 -0600 From: "Keith A. Fredericks" <keith@orbis.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: printing using lpt0 & HP laserjet 6L Message-ID: <348F20CD.167EB0E7@orbis.net> References: <348ED71C.794BDF32@orbis.net>
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The answer is that the HP Laserjet 6L does not accept PostScript files. It is PCL only. The simple fix is to use a ghostscript driver such as ljet4 and pipe it through lpr. -keith Keith A. Fredericks wrote: > > I am trying to configure the HP Laserjet 6L to print under > FreeBSD. I have been through the usual tips and have > not found the answer. I am using a recent FreeBSD 3.0. I > am trying to set up in polled mode, so dmesg gives: > > lpt0 at 0x378-0x37f on isa > > because I use the kernel configuration: > > device lpt0 at isa? port? tty > > I have a /dev/lpt0 device. I am sending a small test PostScript > file. The printer works under Win95. > Under FreeBSD the device is currently working only as a > paper warmer (it prints blank sheets). I am using a simple > printcap: > > lp|local line printer:\ > :lp=/dev/lpt0:sd=/var/spool/lpd/yow:\ > :sh:lf=/var/log/lpd-errs: > > The logfile lpd-errs reports lpd restarts but no errors. > Lpr and cat file.ps > /dev/lpt0 gives the same null result. > > If someone knows the magic incantation, please let me know. > > -keith
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