From: Theo Jakobus [jakobus@iaf.fhg.de]
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 7:25 AM
To: Info-VAX@Mvb.Saic.Com
Subject: Re: Dec Printer through TCP/IP

Frank Maio wrote:
> 
> Hi there.
> 
> I am currently having a problem setting up my print queue on my Dec Alpha
> OpenVMS Server to a HP 4550N printer. Currently I have a printer connected
> to a DecServer but wish to replace this with a direct TCP/IP connection to a
> hub.
> 
> Can anyone help me to set up the print queue.
> 
>                    Name: Frank&Poppy.vcf
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>                Encoding: x-uuencode


The queue uses the TELNET print symbiont (TELNETSYM) for sending data to
the printer.
You need the TCP/IP address of your printer, first test if the command
PING sees the printer.
For defining the queue start with:
http://www.openvms.compaq.com/doc/tcpip51/6526/6526pro_041.html#telnet_print_chap


Regards,
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