Printing from RCS UNIX Systems

If you are on a UNIX workstation and are using a graphical application, you can select the Print command from the File menu. Your output will be directed to the nearest PostScript printer.

If you are not using an application, you can print files from RCS using the basic UNIX printing commands:

For example, to print the file named myfile, issue the UNIX command: 

        lpr myfile

Each computer location has a default printer. To display the name of the default printer, use the Verbose option on the UNIX lpq command (note the uppercase V): 

        lpq -V
If you would like to select a printer other than the default, you can specify a printer name by using the -P option on the lpr command. For example to print the file myfile on the duplex printer in the VCC name vclw: 
        lpr -Pvclw myfile
To check the queue on printer vclw, issue the command: 
        lpq -Pvclw
You can also select a printer by using the printerchooser (found on the RCS Applications menu), which provides an easy graphical way to to choose a printer. Be sure to select the printer before using the Print command on your application.

For more information on printing from RCS, including options on the UNIX printing commands, how to print TeX or LaTeX output, and various advanced printing commands, please refer to the UNIX man page on printing or Quick Study #16, Printing From RCS.

You may also view a list of RCS printers, giving names and locations of public printers.

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