NAME

mklp − configure the LP spooler subsystem

SYNOPSIS

/etc/mklp

REMARKS

This command is implemented as a shell script, and will differ between the different implementations of HP-UX.  This description applies to all versions, and further details will be found in the commentary in the script. 

DESCRIPTION

This shell script helps the superuser configure the printers into the LP spooler which are supported on the particular HP-UX system.  The administration of all printers in the LP spooler subsystem is similar, however in general there are options made available by the printer model which differ from printer to printer.  These are described within the mklp script itself. 

This command makes is easier to configure the LP spooler all at once.  If desired, it can also be used to rebuild the subsystem. 

While the mklp script gives some indication as to how the device special files are to be defined, the mkdev script should also be used in determining the major and minor number. 

Mklp is specifically intended for modification before (each) use.  Command lines for printers which will not be used should be commented out with “#” so that they are still available for later use. 

DIAGNOSTICS

Each command line in mklp is echoed as it is executed.  Error messages, if any, are generated by the commands invoked. 

Since the super-user must modify this script before using it the first time, an error is given if it has not been modified. 

AUTHOR

Mklp was developed by the Hewlett-Packard Company. 

SEE ALSO

chmod(1), mkdev(1), mknod(1M). 

Hewlett-Packard Company  —  Version B.1,  April 12, 1993