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consoleprint(ADM)


consoleprint -- print /usr/adm/messages or any file to a serial printer attached to the printer port of a serial console

Syntax

consoleprint [ file ]

Description

consoleprint prints the file /usr/adm/messages to a printer attached to the printer port of a serial console. If a filename is specified, it is printed instead. consoleprint is normally run by a system administrator to get a hardcopy version of the system console messages.

Limitations

The only terminals currently supported with entries in /etc/termcap are the Tandy DT-100 and DT-1, and the Hewlett-Packard HP-92.

Terminal communications parameters (such as baud rate and parity) must be set up on the terminal by the user.

Files

/etc/termcap

See also

lprint(C)

Standards conformance

consoleprint is not part of any currently supported standard; it is an extension of AT&T System V provided by The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
© 2003 Caldera International, Inc. All rights reserved.
SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.7 -- 11 February 2003