LPD commands are used for NT pc's on the network.

System Setup Procedures

Information is stored in the LPD.USER.CONTROL file.

Three LPD.USER.CONTROL records must be established or modified.

Record1: 'people id number' contains the printer names that this person can print to.
Record2: 'computer name on network' contains the computer print options.
field1: setptr command for printer attached to computer. Maximum length is 50.
field2: 'Y' will ask for a banner -- 'N' will not.
field3: message indicating which printer it will print to. Maximum length is 50.
field4: 'Y' for laser printer including HP inkjets -- 'N' if not.
field5: 'Y' will ask for number of copies -- 'N' or '' will not.
Record3: 'application name' contains the valid printer(s) for that application.
To list applications that could be printed enter
LIST LPD.USER.CONTROL WITH @ID LIKE ...appl...
and select the appropriate application(s) for this person.
Edit the application(s) and add the person's pc name to the bottom of the list.


Load pre-existing records or use the LPD.USER.CONTROL templates.

RECORD1.TEMPLATE
RECORD2.TEMPLATE
RECORD3.TEMPLATE