Printing on UNIX Sys V: Finding Printer Names

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To find printer names on AT&T UNIX System V, utilize the 'LPD' daemon and check the printer configurations stored in /etc/printers.conf. The command lpstat -v effectively lists all available printers and their corresponding devices. For comprehensive usage, refer to the manual for lpstat, which details various options for enhanced functionality.

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  • Familiarity with AT&T UNIX System V
  • Understanding of the LPD printing system
  • Basic command-line skills in UNIX
  • Knowledge of file system structure, specifically /etc directory
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  • Read the manual for lpstat to explore its options
  • Research printer configuration management in UNIX
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  • Explore advanced printing commands and their applications
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System administrators, UNIX users, and anyone involved in managing or troubleshooting printing services on AT&T UNIX System V.

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Is there a way to look up the names of printers hooked up to a particular server? I'm trying to print some of my old homework assignments that I accessed using SSH. The OS is UNIX Sys. V.
 
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Well, since you're using AT&T Unix System V, printing is done via the 'LPD' daemon. The standard nowadays is to store printer configuration(s) in /etc/printers.conf. I can't say much for the standard then, but give it a try.

Edit: I take it you're using AT&T Unix System V, but you mentionted SSH. Can you specify the exact Unix you're using?
 
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you can just do:

lpstat -v

This will show all the printers and what devices they are attached to.

I would read the manual for lpstat since there are a bunch of options
 

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