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Re: In what package is the lpr command?



On Sunday 30 September 2001 14:35, Lance Tagliapietra wrote:
> I have recently installed the debian 2.2r0 "Potato" from a set of
> CD ROMs.  I just noticed that the lpr command was not installed.
> I do not see a .deb file for that.  In what package is it included?
>
> I installed on to an Amiga 2000 w/68030 upgrade.  I want to be able
> to send data to the HP deskjet 550c I have connected to the parallel
> port.  When I find lpr, is there a faq for setting this up?

You need to install the package lpr or lprng. You may also want to 
install magicfilter.

After installing lpr the configuration file is /etc/printcap.  If you 
use magicfilter it will take you through setting it up.

-- 
Shawn D'Alimonte   sdalimon@home.com



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