Manages printer pseudo-devices.
The piomgpdev command changes and removes pseudo-devices for printer attachments. The piomgpdev command stores information about the pseudo-devices in files in the /var/spool/lpd/pio/@local/dev directory. The file contains stanzas in the following form:
key_word = valueThe information stored in these files pertains to connection characteristics for a given attachment and a printer.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -a Clause | Specifies a clause to be added or changed in the file for
a pseudo-device. The clause is in the following form: If the -D flag is specified, the clause can contain only the keyword. |
| -A | Adds a pseudo-device. |
| -C | Changes a pseudo-device. |
| -D | Displays information for a specified clause of a pseudo-device definition. |
| -p PseudoDevice | Specifies the name of a pseudo-device for a printer attachment. |
| -R | Removes a pseudo-device. |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| /usr/lib/lpd/pio/etc/piomgpdev | Contains the piomgpdev command. |
| /var/spool/lpd/pio/@local/dev/* | Contains the printer pseudo-device files. |