[comp.sys.dec] setting up printer on VaxStation II/RC, Ultrix 4.1

jdubb@bucsf.bu.edu (jay dubb) (03/22/91)

   I am posting this for a friend of mine who doesn't have access
to USENET, so please respond directly to mlevin@jade.tufts.edu.

   I have a VaxStation II/RC running Ultrix 4.1. Until now, I have had
a modem attached to the terminal port in back; I initially used
Makedev /dev/ttycp to create the device file, and now use kermit to
drive the modem. Everything works fine. My question is (I have no
experience setting up Unix), can I also use the same physical port to
drive a DEC LA100 printer? I imagine there is some kind of printer
set-up program. What is it called? Also, if I do this, can I alternate
between the modem and printer by simply switching cables and running
the appropriate program, or will setting up the printer mess up my
ability to use the modem? Any and all advice will be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.

					Mike Levin (mlevin@jade.tufts.edu)