This course describes how to set up local printers, set up access to remote printers, and perform printer administration tasks using the Admintool GUI or the command line. It also examines the hardware and configuration issues involved in connecting a printer to a Solaris system.
Objectives:
Manage Solaris 8 print services locally and across a network
Add and change user access to various LP print services
Troubleshoot print queues
Topics:
The Solaris LP print service
The print spooler and LP daemons
Printer hardware
Printer software
Print servers
Creating printer classes
Managing printers with GUI tools
Routine printer tasks
Checking printer status
Managing user access to printers
Managing printer queues
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
