• How do I print from DOS
• How do I print using Linux ---7004BR--
• How do I print from Linux ---7004ABR--
• How to print from WIN XP / 2000 with SMC Routers with Print Server
• Why doesn't my computer Print to the Barricade Print server? --BR--

In a dos window type NET USE.
If an LPT1 port appears than you can print.

If you need to add an LTP1 port.
Type: NET USE lpt1: \\machinename\printer_share_name

You should then be able to print in dos.

(thank you FoxboroMA and Arkan )

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Does the print server work under Linux? How do I set it up?

Yes, the Barricade provides Line Printer Daemon. Users of Linux have to set
up /etc/printcap and the queue name is "lp". The following is an example for
Red Hat

Linux release 5.1:
# /etc/printcap
hp6p::sd=/var/spool/lpd/hp6p::rm=192.168.123.254::rp=lp::lp=/dev/null::sh:

hp2100::sd=/var/spool/lpd/hp2100::rm=192.168.123.253::rp=lp::lp=/dev/null::sh:

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How do I configure Linux to use the
printer?

The Barricade provides Line Printer
Daemon. Customers have to setup
/etc/printcap and set the queue name to
"LPT1". The following is an example for
Red Hat Linux release 5.1:
You can also use the RedHat Printtool
# /etc/printcap
hp6p: :sd=/var/spool/lpd/hp6p:
:rm=192.168.2.1: :rp=LPT1:
:lp=/dev/null: :sh:
hp2100: :sd=/var/spool/lpd/hp2100:
:rm=192.168.2.1: :rp=LPT1:
:lp=/dev/null: :sh:

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To print to the Print Server from Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, you need to configure Printer Port Using TCP/IP

Settings applicable for SMC7004BR, SMC7004WBR, SMC7004AWBR (Part No. 750.5312)

Port name.. IP_192.168.123.254
Printer Name or IP address: 192.168.123.254
Protocol.. LPR
Queue setting.. lp
LPR byte counting enabled.. checked

Settings applicable for SMC7004ABR, SMC7004AWBR (Part No. 750.5435), SMC2804WBRP-G

Port name.. IP_192.168.2.1
Printer Name or IP address: 192.168.2.1
Protocol.. LPR
Queue setting.. LPT1
LPR byte counting enabled.. checked

Refer the offical User Guide - »www.smc.com/files/AS/WIN2000&XP_···ions.pdf

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by Greywolf edited by inmuck
last modified: 2005-01-24 12:06:17

Make sure you have installed the printer drivers as if the printer was connected directly to the printer.

1.Install the "PRTmate" software off of the Barricade CD-ROM.
2.Go to Control Panel and open up your Printers folder. Right click on your printer and select "Properties".
3.Select the details tab, under "Print to the following port" make sure "PRTmate" is selected.
4.Check the "Spool Settings" button to make sure that you have the "disable bi-directional support for this printer" box checked. If these options are grayed out please disregard this step.
5.Last, double check the "port settings" to see that the IP address set is the same as your Barricade (default:i92.168.123.254).

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