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laserwriter - driver for PostScript printers
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llllaaaasssseeeerrrrwwwwrrrriiiitttteeeerrrr [----PPPP printername] [----LLLL logfilename]
[----DDDD] [----SSSS papersize] [----ssss] [----eeee]
[----wwww] [----tttt] [inputfile]
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_l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r is a System V printer driver for PostScript printers. The
_l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r driver communicates with the printer via a serial interface
port.
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The _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r driver is a driver for Apple LaserWriter-compatible
printers attached to the built-in (/dev/ttyd*) serial ports. _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r
uses _l_i_b_p_o_d(_3) functions to keep the printer object database (POD)
current, provide feedback on any engine errors encountered.
The driver opens and maintains the POD files for the specified printer.
The file <_p_r_i_n_t_e_r_n_a_m_e>._c_o_n_f_i_g contains the detailed information on the
printer's capabilities, <_p_r_i_n_t_e_r_n_a_m_e>._s_t_a_t_u_s contains the information on
operational status of the printer, and <_p_r_i_n_t_e_r_n_a_m_e>._l_o_g contains the
information on print job history. For more information on printer
database files refer to the _l_i_b_p_o_d(_3) man page.
While _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r has the port open, it performs an advisory file lock on
the parallel port, thereby ensuring that only one _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r accesses
the printer at a time.
----PPPP _p_r_i_n_t_e_r_n_a_m_e
Required: Specifies the printer name, as installed under the
SGI spooler, and as visible in the printer manager.
----LLLL _l_o_g_f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e
Specify the name of the file for writing the print spool log
information. If _l_o_g_f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e is not specified, then the driver
writes the information to standard error. The _l_o_g_f_i_l_e_n_a_m_e is
not the same as the printer database log file in
/var/spool/lp/pod. This option is provided only for
compatibility with the System V spooler architecture.
----DDDD Turns on debugging information. Four levels of debugging
information are supported: none, coarse detail, medium detail,
and fine detail. These correspond to 0, 1, 2, and 3 or more ----DDDD
switches given on the command line. That is, multiple -D
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options given on the command line result in progressively more
detailed debugging information.
----SSSS _p_a_p_e_r_s_i_z_e
Specify the paper size. The default page size is A. The legal
values are A, A4, Legal and B5. The driver defaults to A size
paper if the papersize value is invalid.
----ssss specifies that the driver should exit after ascertaining
printer status and updating the POD status file. If an error
is encountered, however, _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r will block unless the ----eeee
switch is given as well. If a quick status update is what you
want, invoke _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r with both the ----ssss and the ----eeee options to
insure that _l_a_s_e_r_w_r_i_t_e_r exits promptly.
----eeee Specify this flag to exit immediately on fault. In the absence
of this flag, the driver waits indefinitely for faults to
clear.
----wwww Specify this flag to suppress warning messages in the printer
status file. By default the warning messages are written to the
printer status file.
----tttt Print a test page. When this option is specified the input file
and standard error are ignored and a test page is printed.
[inputfile]
Specify the name of the file to be printed. If _i_n_p_u_t_f_i_l_e is not
specified, then the driver reads the input from its standard
input.
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impressario(1), printstatus(1), printpanel(1), printers(1), libpod(3).
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