>I'm using lpr -h because the Printer would do a banner page
>(even if it's suppressed in printcap).
Most HP Printers on a network have, in essence, a JetDirect Card, which has it's own
"banner" settings as well. If this is your situation your can telnet into the
JetDirect interface and turn off the banner setting. E.g.:
$ telnet <jetdirect> <-- ip address or name of your printer
HP JetDirect
Please type "?" for HELP, or "/" for current settings
> /
===JetDirect Telnet Configuration===
Firmware Rev. : J.07.03
MAC Address : 08:00:09:5f:87:b3
Config By : USER SPECIFIED
IP Address : 192.168.3.12
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.2.32
Syslog Server : Not Specified
Idle Timeout : 90 Seconds
Set Cmnty Name : Not Specified
Host Name : NPI5F87B3
DHCP Config : Disabled
Passwd : Disabled
IPX/SPX : Enabled
DLC/LLC : Enabled
Ethertalk : Enabled
Port[1] Banner page : Enabled <-
Port[2] Banner page : Disabled
Port[3] Banner page : Disabled
> port:1 <- this particular one is a 3-port box
> banner:0 <- sets banner to "off"
> / <- display settings
===JetDirect Telnet Configuration===
Firmware Rev. : J.07.03
MAC Address : 08:00:09:5f:87:b3
Config By : USER SPECIFIED
IP Address : 192.168.3.12
Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.2.32
Syslog Server : Not Specified
Idle Timeout : 90 Seconds
Set Cmnty Name : Not Specified
Host Name : NPI5F87B3
DHCP Config : Disabled
Passwd : Disabled
IPX/SPX : Enabled
DLC/LLC : Enabled
Ethertalk : Enabled
Port[1] Banner page : Disabled <-
Port[2] Banner page : Disabled
Port[3] Banner page : Disabled
> quit <-- saves changes and quits
$
Hope that helps.
-pg
