need UNIX command to print to Dell printer

bones91 · July 4, 2006, 11:08am

i need a UNIX command to print to a Dell printer. i was successful printing to a HP printer using qprt -Pprinter, but it doesn't work for Dell printer. any suggestions??? much appreciated.

Corona688 · July 4, 2006, 1:34pm

could you be more specific? not all printers are the same.

bones91 · July 5, 2006, 7:10am

it's a DELL W5300 laserjet

System_Shock · July 5, 2006, 12:51pm

I believe what Corona meant was more info as in: which unix you are using, is the printer a line (USB, serial) or network printer, which printer manager (JetAdmin, Cups, none) you are using, is printer attached to a printer server, etc...