Configuring a local printer and adding a queue

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You can use SMIT to configure a local printer and add a queue.

  • Read the documentation for your printer. You might need printer-specific information to connect and configure the printer.
  • Review the configuration of your system. Determine the parallel or serial port you want to connect the printer.
  • You must have root authority.
Note: The AIX® operating system does not support printers that are attached to your system through a Universal Serial Bus (USB).

Use the following procedure if you want to configure a local printer in addition to spooling print jobs.

  1. Connect the printer directly to the serial or parallel port on the local host:
    1. Use the shutdown command at the system prompt to halt the system.
    2. Turn off the system and any external devices.
    3. Connect the printer to the appropriate serial or parallel port.
    4. Set up your printer as described in the printer documentation.
    5. Restart the system.
  2. At the system prompt, type smit chpq and then follow the instructions to complete the task.