Help!! configure line printer on fedora core 3

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I am trying to configure line printer(Dataproduct) on Fedora core 3.
The printer prints few strings and stops. Even the string is incomplete
as random letters are missedout during printing. I tried using "Raw
print queue" as well as "Generic text only" driver on fedora. the
hardware is compaq pentium IV system. Also the parallel port is set to
"SPP enhanced" on this compaq system.
cat filename > /dev/lp0 just hangs.
The same system and cable properly prints on a HP deskjet printer. so
is this issue related to driver settings? What would be typical
printers.conf and /etc/printcap setting for these kind of line
printers? What will be the filter options?

I tried few options with tunelp as well but still no luck.
IMHO it looks like it has got to do more with handshaking problem.

any pointers are greatly appreciated.


TIA
Ravi