Re: Sending Spool Files Using TCP/IP

[Neil Palmer <NPalmer@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Barry L. Smith wrote:
> 
> IBM has recently released a PTF which improves the process of sending spool
> files to network printers and also has the instructions for setting up the
> printer device on the AS/400.
> The number is SF38640.  As soon as a spool file is placed in the output
> queue for the printer, it is automatically sent to the printer.  Hope this
> helps.


For those who will no doubt ask, SF38640 is for V3R7.
APAR SA61661 shows 'PTF not available yet' for V3R6.
I also see no equivalent 'CISC' system APAR (V3R2 or V3R1).

>From the SA61661 APAR record:

  PROBLEM SUMMARY:
  Customers are attaching TCP/IP LAN printers directly to the
  AS/400 using the existing LPR/LPD (remoute output queue)
  support.  There are many limitations with using the remote
  output queue support for driving printers.  This has created
  much customer dissatisfaction.  LAN-attached printers are
  becoming more widely used.
  
 
  PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
  A print driver was added to drive HP-compatable network
  printers.


  COMMENTS:
  This driver is designed to be used by natively attached printers
  using TCPIP. The printer must use the PCL/PJL printer language,
  these are principally HP type printers. The main functions
  provided are:
   - Returns printer generated status to the Operating System
   - Allows the use of PAGERANGE
   - Allows the use of FILESEP and JOBSEP (seperator pages)
 

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