> > lp|local line printer:\
> > 	:lp=/dev/tty00:sd=/var/spool/lpd:lf=/var/log/lpd-errs:\
> > 	:br#9600:ms=cs8,-parenb,-cstopb,-crtscts,-clocal,-ixon:
> > 
> > and the result is the on-line light flashes, but no printout
> > appears. 
> 
> You clearly have communication, what do the error logs say? Are you sure
> that the Apple has the required font (it is possible to configure things
> so that "font not found" is a fatal error)?

All the error log says is restarted lpd at whatever time I booted - ah
- haven't tried with is it lpd -l ... will try this evening.

The trial file is
%!
100 100 moveto
300 500 lineto
stroke showpage
%%EOF
ie., no fonts!

Thanks for the hint,

 Patrick