NAME

mkcentpr − register a Centronics-interface printer with LP

SYNOPSIS

/usr/spool/lp/etc/util/mkcentpr printer-type printer-name

DESCRIPTION

mkcentpr creates a filter program that controls a printer that communicates with the IRIS through a Centronics interface, then registers the printer with LP.  A log file is also created.  printer-name is the name you give the printer (see lpadmin (1M)).  printer-type is the type of printer connected to /dev/cent.  You must specify the printer type by providing one of the following keys: mits for Mitsubishi
tek  for the Tektronics 4692
vers for the Versatec

After running this program, you might consider making this printer the default printer using lpadmin(1M). 

Run this program as superuser from directory /usr/spool/lp/etc/util.

FILES

/usr/spool/lp/interface/printer      /dev/cent

SEE ALSO

accept(1M), addclient(1M), enable(1), lp(1), lpadmin(1M), lpsched(1M), lpshut(1M), lpstat(1), mknetpr(1M), rmprinter(1M). 

Version 3.6  —  December 20, 1987