I am trying to create an alias (vk1) for one of remote printer(name-test). I can print from my workstation(running linux 2.6.9-34) if i use actual printer (test) name, but when i use alias (vk1) it shows error:

#lpr -Pvk1 < /etc/motd
lpr: error - unable to print file: client-error-not-found

i have added alias by running setup-->printer configuration. But it does not show in /etc/printcap file. if i run setup again it shows alias there.

# cat /etc/printcap
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# This file was automatically generated by cupsd(8) from the
# /etc/cups/printers.conf file. All changes to this file
# will be lost.
test|test:rm=fsweb12-linux.oa.caio.com:rp=test:
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I would appreciate if someone know the reason why its happening ??Thanks in advance..

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...d.php?t=469864

Do not post your question more than once... and don't bump your own thread within 24 hours unless adding more information. This is the definition of absolute rudeness here. I have reported the other thread to be closed.

What does 'lpstat -a' show?

Hi

Neither i have fun in posting same issue twice nor it would resolve it any earlier. This was my first post . When it does not appear in forum after first issuance..i become little panic & shoot another one.

Don't try to relate it with rudeness..i am aware of rules & member with other forums .i have joined this forum to share linux experience, not to create nuisance in forum.

I hope it would clear that nothing was intentional...

-Coolbud

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Here is my answer for other thread :

output of lpstat -a
# lpstat -a
test accepting requests since Jan 01 00:00
#

I would like to share the solution which i found..

I have created one more printer using same remote IP & que information. It serve same purpose like alias...easy fix ..

-Coolbud