Printer models file

The printer models file /usr/lib/scoadmin/printer/model.stz contains a list of supported printers and their attributes. The Printer Manager uses this file to configure a new printer. The format is as follows:

key1:
attr1=val1
attr2=val2

key2:
...

The file includes a text description of each supported make and model, pointers to a printer interface script, and a terminfo(4) entry. It can also contain additional information such as required serial line settings or supported content types.

The following attributes are avilable:

contents

a quoted comma-separated list of the content types supported for a printer, usually just PS (for postscript), pcl (for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Control Language), or simple (for most other printers). Additional content types can be supported by creating print filters This attribute is optional.

interface

the "printer interface script" (in most cases this should be set to standard). This attribute is mandatory.

name

a text description of a printer make/model. This attribute is manadatory.

terminfo

the name of the terminfo entry associated with this printer. This attribute is optional.

stty

any serial or parallel line settings appropriate for the printer. This attribute is optional.

   canon-jet-10ex:
   name="Canon Bubble Jet 10ex"
   terminfo=bj-10ex
   interface=standard
   

   hp-laserjet:
   name="HP LaserJet (PCL)"
   terminfo=hplaserjet
   interface=standard
   contents=pcl
   stty="clocal -onlcr"