xilp - LPD protocol server driver

# NAME

xilp - LPD protocol server driver (OBSOLETE)

# SYNOPSIS

xilp -H hostname [ -p port ] [ -h ] [ -r ] [ -# n ] [ -U user ] [ -P ptr ] [ -J name ] [ -F name ] [ file ... ]

# DESCRIPTION

xilp is a terminal server program for use by GNUspool where the destination is an LPD server.

It has been largely superseded by xtlpc(8).

# OPTIONS

-H hostname

  This is the host name or IP address to be used to access the printer. In GNUspool setup files, it may be appropriate to substitute $SPOOLDEV or $SPOOLPTR here.

-p port number

  This is the port number or service port name to be used.

-h

  Enable banner page

-r

  Remove file on completeion

-# n

  Set number of copies to n.

-U user

  Set user name to user.

-P ptr

  Set printer name to ptr

-C class

  Set printer name to class

-J file

  Synonym for -F.

-F file

  Set file name to file.

# DIAGNOSTICS

xilp generates any appropriate diagnostics on standard error.

# EXIT CODES

Normal termination is denoted by an exit code of zero.

Most of the other exit codes are determined by the control file and can be adjusted by the user as required.

1. Device appears to be offline

2. Device error, cannot connect socket etc.

3. Usage error invalid argument etc

4. System error, no service ports etc.

# SEE ALSO

xtelnet(8), xtlhp(8), xtftp(8), xtlpc(8).

# AUTHOR

A N Other, Xi Software Ltd.