How can i cofigure serial printer in redhat linux9?

mshabbirm · 12-20-2006, 12:20 PM

I m using redhat linux 9 on pentiuum 4. I want to use my dot matrix "SEIKOSHA BP58??" printer using a serial cable. The kernel of the linux is in text mode not a GUI.
I want 2 know what will be the getty entry in inittab file.
What will be the setting of the printer?
What will be the stty entries, if any?
I want as much extensive detail in this problem as possible

Walman · 12-21-2006, 12:15 PM

mshabbirm

Why do you think you need to mess with the initabb file for setting a printer ??. Gnome and Kde have useful manager that allows you to set a printer .

mshabbirm · 12-23-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Walman

mshabbirm

Why do you think you need to mess with the initabb file for setting a printer ??. Gnome and Kde have useful manager that allows you to set a printer .

Thanx for your reply but i forgot 2 mention that i am using linux with kernel in text mode provided by my organisation. I want 2 use serial printer with the system on my own. Now keeping in view of this detail please update ur help, if possible.