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Each auxiliary port using the tty protocol (see Chapter 3.5.4) is identified by the
name of the AX3000 (from the /etc/hosts file) and a special keyword. For
example:
axel1 aux1 /dev/ptyp12 /dev/ttyp12
axel1 aux2 /dev/ptyp13 /dev/ttyp13
axel2 parallel /dev/ptyp2 /dev/ttyp2
An auxiliary port controlled by the tty server is seen as a Unix/Linux local port
(like a multi I/O board).
Data can be sent to an auxiliary port by:
- Either a redirection to the ttyp (example: "cat file > /dev/ttyp12")
- Or declaring a local printer attached to the ttyp (/dev/ttyp12). This printer
is used through the lp command.
5.3.2 - The LPD Protocol
Set the auxiliary port as shown in Chapter 3.5.2.
Use the appropriate UNIX system management tool to add a remote printer. At
least, two parameters are requested:
- The name of the remote host: enter the AX3000's hostname (refer to
/etc/hosts),
- The name of the printer: this is the Printer Port Name entered when the
AX3000 was set up.
Run the lp command to use this printer.
Note: some options of the lp command (number of copies, banner, etc) cannot
be used, because the AX3000 is not a UNIX server and has no hard disk on
which to run a spooler.