Re: apsfilter+efax

[Michael Loßin <phallobst@xxxxxx>]

> I'm using apsfilter with my main printer, and would like to set up my
> fax modem as a second printer using efax.  I've got efax working with
> lpd, using their recommended printcap entry:
> 
> fax:lp=/dev/null:sd=/var/spool/lpd/fax:if=/usr/bin/faxlpr:
> 
> This works for .ps files.  I'd like to integrate it with apsfilter, so
> I can fax arbitrary files.  The apsfilter documentation includes the
> following cryptic statement in section 4.2.3.1 (generic PostScript
> printer):
> 
> This kind of queue is also useful if you want to
> post-process the output from apsfilter with a third-party printer
> driver. These packages usually expect PostScript files to arrive at
> their own printer filter, so that they can call gs and/or their
> driver.
> 
> Ummm... how do I postprocess the apsfilter output with
> /usr/bin/faxlpr?

This is explained in the FAQ (look for "bounce queue"), but
mainly you have to create a file called
/etc/apsfilter/QUEUE/lpr.conf with just the line

REMOTE_NAME=fax

in it. Your printer named QUEUE should be set up as a
PostScript printer, of course.


HTH
Michael
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