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From: mike@ut-emx.UUCP (Mike O'Donnell)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.microport
Subject: How to install HP LaserJet II??
Keywords: print spooler, DOS Merge, lpset problems, graphic output
Message-ID: <11828@ut-emx.UUCP>
Date: 7 Apr 89 19:42:52 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
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We have a HP LaserJet II printer connected to a 386 running
Microport SYS V 386 and DOS Merge.  I am having difficulties
getting this printer set up using lpset to turn the transparency
mode on.  I have verified that the printer is connected to 
/dev/lp1 and have set up a printer for spooling to without any
problems.  However when I use the lpset it messes up the lp
output device.  Even if you cat filename > /dev/lp1 , a 'can't
create device' error message is displayed.   What I eventually 
want to be able to do is let unix spool dos output files that
use eight bit data.  Any ideas?  If you need more specific information
please let me know.  Oh, also, the printer is connected via the
parallel port.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Mike O'Donnell