[Samba] Problem printing long files -solved-

[Jean-Luc Wasmer]

Joel, thanks for your help.

The problem was my /etc/printcap config...
By default, mx (maximum file size) is 1000.
I added mx#0 (ie unlimited) and I can print any file.


From: "Joel Hammer" <Joel at HammersHome.com>
> Assuming this is a postscript printer and that your clients send postscript
> jobs to your server:
> Edit your printing command to be a nothing, sorta like:
> printing command = echo "job %s done" > /tmp/jobname

actually it's print command ...


> Then, try to read the job with gv or whatever. If the file is complete it
> would suggest that your printing software is acting up, not samba.
> 
> Joel
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 18, 2003 at 08:24:05AM -0500, Jean-Luc Wasmer wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I have Samba 2.2.5 installed on a 1.5.3 NetBSD.
> > A HP LaserJet 4000 is connected to this box.
> > 
> > Printing works fine for most files, but long files only have the first 15 pages 
> > or so printed. I don't think it's a problem with the client program since this 
> > appends with both Word and Acrobat.
> > 
> > JL
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