SCO 5 File Size Limitation to a Network Printer?

[joemama613]

To All,

Is there some parameter somewhere which would limit the size of a file that may be sent to a network printer, and if so, can I change it?

Joe

 

[PHV]

If you use lpd take a look at the mx# parameter in the /etc/printcap file.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[joemama613]

PH,

Thanks, but the ultimate command that is used is: cat printfile | lp -dnetworkprinter, and I can not see where to work in the mx# parameter. Can you help further?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[PHV]

In the man printcap page pay attention to the mx configurable option.
If you don't want any size limit and if networkprinter is defined in /etc/printcap, just add :mx#0: at then end of its definition line.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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