Microsoft KB Archive/61301

Printing Over a Sun PC-NFS Network

PSS ID Number: Q61301 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

When printing over the Sun PC-NFS version 3.0.1 network to a printer other than a Sun LaserWriter, the output may contain printer control codes included with the document text.

= MORE INFORMATION =

PC-NFS printing is optimized for use with the Sun LaserWriter. Therefore, PC-NFS usually filters out unexpected control characters in the print stream. This behavior causes problems for applications that attempt to control the formatting on the printer through the use of control sequences.

PC-NFS can be configured to print in “RAW” mode. In RAW mode, the print stream is sent to the print spooler without any modifications. To configure PC-NFS to print in RAW mode, use the following NFSCONF configuration utility:


 * 1) Start the NFSCONF utility by typing “NFSCONF” (without the quotation marks) at the system prompt.
 * 2) Select the RESOURCES menu item.
 * 3) Select the MODIFY menu item.
 * 4) Select the printer you want to modify.
 * 5) Under Printer Mode, select the RAW option.

For more information on the NFSCONF utility and configuring printers, please refer to the PC-NFS manual or contact the Sun Support Hotline at (800) USA-4SUN or (415) 960-1300.

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