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    Macintosh Computers: Available Options for lpr Printing
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7/15/96
7/6/00
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    This article describes software that allows a Macintosh computer to print using lpr/lpd over an Ethernet network.

DISCUSSION

    LaserWriter 8.5.1 Driver Adds Support for IP Printing

    With LaserWriter driver 8.5.1 and later you can print to IP-capable Apple LaserWriters using the LPR protocol. The minimum system requirements for LPR printing with LaserWriter 8.5.1 are:

    • a Macintosh computer with a 68030 processor
    • System 7.5 or later

    LaserWriter 8.5.1 is available from Apple Software Updates at http://www.apple.com/swupdates/ .

    If you have an older Macintosh computer, or are using an earlier version of system software, you may upgrade to the minimum requirements, or investigate one of the following third-party solutions.

    IntragyAccess
    Lucent Technologies' IntragyAccess provides TCP/IP LPR print support for Macintosh computers. Product details are available at http://www.lucent.com/ins/products/intragy.html .

    lpDaemon (description from lpDaemon readme file)
    LPR is an lpDaemon client that submits print jobs to a printer queue. lpDaemon is available from a variety of locations, including http://software.vision.net.id/mac/adnload/dllpdaemonmac.html .

    This article provides information about a non-Apple product. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content. Please contact the vendor for additional information.


Document Information
Product Area: Printers
Category: Third-Party Printers
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: kalley

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