Ten tips for printing from the iSeries

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Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005

So you need to print data off your iSeries. These tips offer advice and suggestions to improve the process you already use -- as well as troubleshoot problems you might be facing.	>>	How to print from an iSeries to a postscript printer
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>>	Three ways to configure remote outque to LAN printers TIP :Here are three ways to configure a remote outque to a LAN printer.
>>	Print off the iSeries to a remote location TIP :Using Client Access you can quickly -- and easily -- set up remote printing. All you need is an IP connection.
>>	Starting remote printers TIP :If you support multiple remote printers you'll want to review this CL program.
>>	Restart printers with graphical, restricted access TIP :Give other personnel restricted access to the printers and eliminate user calls directly to the programmers or administrator.
>>	Splitting spool files using a user-controlled print file TIP :This technique allows you to print large reports on multiple printers.
>>	Print spooled files on another system TIP :How to copy spooled files from one system to another using the iSeries (Operations) Navigator.
>>	Is my spooled file printed? TIP :This simple parameter allows users to get updates on their spooled files.
>>	Get rid of those cumbersome, costly forms TIP :Create an overlay in three simple steps.
>>	Printing techniques: Enhance reports with highlighted or underlined text TIP :Learn how to highlight or underline fields using RPG specs or printer files.
>>	Using SDA to create printer files TIP :This little-known technique could help you create printer files.

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