** Reply to message from Keith Winston on Thu, 30 May 2002 06:03:17 -0400
# On Thu, May 30, 2002 at 09:14:59AM +0100, James.Rocks@equant.com wrote:
# > How do I configure my system to print directly to an IP address (that's how
# > printers are configured at work). I also use a JetDirect at home but
# > (unlike work) I use a three port unit so that the same IP handles 2 (can
# > handle 3) printers (an Epson 5700 Laser & an Epson 600 Stylus Colour) ...
# > any idea how I can address these without going through the Windows server
# > shares?
#
# If you use YaST2 to set up the printer, you can select Network Jet
# Direct as the printer type, at least with CUPS (not sure about LPD).
# Then, just give it the IP address of the JetDirect. CUPS will send the
# print job directly to port 9100 of the JetDirect.
Your owner's manual should give you a default ip for the Jet Direct. Telnet to it and change it to an IP on your network.
Do you have a router on the system? It may be using DCHP and assigning it an ip. The "status" query to the router will give you this number.
Ed Harrison, broadcasting on
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