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From: chris@lgc.com (Chris Martin)
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Subject: Can Macs Print to Unix Printers?
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Date: 22 May 91 17:00:47 GMT
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I'm in some need of some net.wisdom.

We've got a pretty substantial documentation group here that is split
across unix machines and macs.  The doc. group has just purchased an
HPiiisi printer (PS/PCL-5).  Naturally, they want to use it from both
macs and unix machines.  Currently, we have it hooked to a Sun Sparc2
Using NeWSprint to rasterize and a parallel interface.  It really
screams (about 15ppm full graphics).

But, I've been having a very difficult time finding out how I can go
about printing from the macs to this printer.

I have looked at CAP.  At first look, it appears as if it might work
but lwsrv seems to mandate that it be printing to LaserWriter.  Is this
the case?  If so, I could go this route though I prefer a commercial
(supported) solution.

I have called the company that sells TOPS and they said that they do
not support printing from macs to unix printers.

I have called Caymon and they also say they don't support printing from
macs to unix printers.

Does *anyone* print from macs to printers attached to unix machines?
I'd hate to have to move the printer onto the mac network.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated,
        --Chris
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Christopher Martin                                chris@lgc.com
Landmark Graphics Corp.; Houston, Tx.; U.S.A.     (713) 579-4605