NEXTSTEP Printing Deployment Q&A

Creation Date: Jul 27, 1998
Keywords: NeXTSTEP

Disclaimer

This document pertains to the NeXTSTEP operating system, which is no longer a supported product of Apple Computer.  This information is provided only as a convenience to our customers who have not yet upgraded their systems, and may not apply to OPENSTEP, WebObjects, or any other product of Apple Enterprise Software.  Some questions in this Q&A document may not apply to version 3.3 or to any given specific version of NeXTSTEP.

Printing Questions

Q: Why won't NEXTSTEP print to the HP LaserJet 4Si-MX in duplex mode?

A: This is a known bug.  NEXTSTEP can print to the HP LaserJet 4Si-MX in single-sided mode.

Faxing Questions

Q:  Where are incoming faxes written as they come in? Where are outgoing faxes written while they are being transmitted? 

A:  Incoming faxes are written to /usr/spool/NeXTFaxes/{fax_modem_name}.
Faxes being sent are created in /usr/spool/NeXT/{fax_modem_name}.