John Refling schrieb:
 >    Is there a way to make the output filter happen even if the
 > output is sent to a remote machine?  Some flag in /etc/printcap?

(This could be considered a FAQ, I guess.)

Have a look at the -r flag of lpd:

   -r  The -r flag allows the ``of'' and ``if'' filters to be used if
       specified for a remote printer.  Traditionally, lpd would not use
       filters for remote printers.


Regards,
Tom