RE: eithernet printer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-midrange-l@midrange.com
> [mailto:owner-midrange-l@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Steven Easton
> Sent: venerdì 28 aprile 2000 5.26
> To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject: eithernet printer
>
>
> as400 ----> Ethernet ----> HP Laser Jet 5
>
> You can direct connect Hp printers to the as400, using the
> following steps:
>  1. create an Outq
>     crtoutq  OUTQ           PRTMFG
>              MAXPAGES       *NONE
>              RMTSYS         *INTNETADR
>              RMTPRTQ        'PRTLMFG'
>              CNNTYPE        *IP
>              TRANSFORM      *YES
>              INTNETADR      'xx.195.235.92  '
>              MFRTYPMDL      *HP5SI
>  2. Start Remote writer
>     strrmtwtr OUTQ           PRTMFG
>  3. Work with Print Writer Remote
>     WRKWTR WTR(*ALL)
>
> Problems:
>   Starts printing garbage on second report
>   Example: Report 1 prints fine, PC report prints fine,
> report 2 prints
> garbage.
>   This is caused because the control information is only passed
>   when the writer is started.  The PC changes the report format and
>   report 2 prints with the PC's fonts.
>
> Solution:
> a. Only run AS400 reports on the printer.
> b. Stop and start the remote writer after each report.
> c. Purchase a twinax card for the printer.
>
> Does anyone have a better solution??
>
> seaston@ionet.net
> 5-10.com

Yes. You should use TelNet 5250e protocol. This gives you the possibility to
create a Device instead of a Remote OUTQ. Working with a "Device" you have
better control of the Printer.
In order to work with TelNet5250e protocol, you need either a Print Server
supporting this protocol (there are many vendors that sell Print Server with
Telnet5250e support) or you can also use a software solution called
Net-2000. This software is a TCP/IP solution that gives you a powerful 5250
emulator, a useful FTP appliation, + a complete support of the Printer
session in Telnet5250e mode.
If you want to try this solution, you can download a 30 days evaluation copy
of this software at: http://www.compumaster.com
The E/U price is US$ 340.00 for 5 licenses.

Regards,
Franco Broccardo

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