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ping printer-name
If the ping test to the printer-name fails, try issuing the ping command again, specifying the printer's IP address explicitly; type:
ping printer-IP-address
If the ping test succeeds using the printer's IP address, but fails using the printer's name, check the NIS or /etc/hosts file to make sure that you are using the correct name for the printer. If the ping test fails using the printer's IP address, check the cabling and any gateways to make sure that the printer has a good connection.
Solving printing problems
If you receive a file system full message, use the -s option to lpr. Refer to your workstation's documentation for more information.
Make sure that you used a valid remote printer (rp) name and remote machine (rm) name in the /etc/printcap file.
Check the directories and spool files named in the /etc/printcap file; make sure that the directories and files have the correct ownership and permissions.
Try restarting the lpd daemon. Sometimes you have to restart the daemon when you edit the /etc/printcap file.
If the printer is turned off or disconnected, the system administrator (or user logged in as root) may need to restart the queue.
