Macintosh Computers: Available Options for lpr Printing

This article describes software that allows a Macintosh computer to print using lpr/lpd over an Ethernet network.
LaserWriter 8.5.1 Driver Adds Support for IP Printing

With LaserWriter driver 8.5.1 and later you can print to IP-capable Apple LaserWriters using the LPR protocol. The minimum system requirements for LPR printing with LaserWriter 8.5.1 are:
Download LaserWriter 8.5.1 or later software from Apple Software Updates at http://www.apple.com/swupdates/. The LaserWriter 8.5.1 driver can be found within the Older Software Download section.
Published Date: Feb 20, 2012