Re: Laser Printer commands in APFDS print file

The printer is actualy a CANNON copier that is connected to the System i via 
the TCP/IP network.
I have it defined as a Device Class *LAN, and Device Type 3812.
The USRDTAFTM is not allowed for AFP.
 
Thanks,
 
Jeff
 
----- Original Message ----
From: Scott Klement <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:04:05 PM
Subject: Re: Laser Printer commands in APFDS print file


Hi Jeff,

Is there any way to insert native printer commands into a print stream 
for a printer file using APFDS?

I've used two ways.  WSCST and USRDTATFM.  Both are capable of inserting 
escape sequences based on the printer features.  USRDTATFM can be somewhat 
complex, but it makes it possible to insert codes that you might not be 
able to insert otherwise (such as PJL commands).

However, if you can get by with simpler escape sequences, you might use 
WSCST instead, as it's much, mich simpler to implement.

I have a print file that uses an overlay on the System i to print forms. 
I would like to be able to print multiple copies and have them collated 
by the printer when they are printed.  Normal System i printing support 
does not allow this, but the printer does support the function. The 
customer is running V5R1M0.

Should be possible one way or the other.  I don't remember exactly when 
USRDTATFM became available (I've only used it on V5R3) but WSCST has been 
around for a long time.

How is the printer connected?  How is it currently configured?