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Word Search: iSeries printing
Does your printing project leave you feeling like you have a major brain jam? Take a break with the Search400.com Word Search: iSeries printing. Quiz
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Fast guide to Redbooks and guides on printing/output
Sometimes you just have to go to the source when you're having a problem. To help you out -- and keep you from having to search IBM's site yourself -- we've gathered these Redbooks and guides on printing and e-output from the iSeries. Fast Lookup
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How to: Code the parameters for API QUSRSPLA
A user is trying to get the last print file generated from a job that was created on the AS/400 after the program producing the print file ran. He is attempting to use CL to code the parameters for QUSRSPLA, but is having difficulties. News | 11 Feb 2010
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Quadrant rolls out paperless process management tool
IBM partner Quadrant Software unveiled a new tool at COMMON last week, saying it can eliminate a company's need for paper. Article | 27 Sep 2005
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IBM launches printer with Power capabilities
Big Blue's next generation of Infoprint printers will include an option allowing customers to upgrade to a Power5-based controller. Article | 15 Sep 2005
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iSeries freeware/shareware library
Who says there's no such thing as free lunch? Here are a number of useful tools that can be used as is or customized to fit your needs. Check them out and see if any are good for your shop. Article | 18 Jul 2004
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Output line widths for laser printers
Search400.com member Drew Dekreon uses this chart so that his output fills the paper --instead of the tiny print that *COR causes. This chart is formatted for fixed pitch. Article | 10 May 2004
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Spools for logistics: From the iSeries onto the label printer
Spools for logistics: From the iSeries onto the label printer Article | 09 Apr 2004
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Fast guide to Redbooks and guides on printing/output
Sometimes you just have to go to the source when you're having a problem. To help you out -- and keep you from having to search IBM's site yourself -- we've gathered these Redbooks and guides on printing and e-output from the iSeries. News | 18 Feb 2004
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Quick Takes: Portability, printers and pricing
Kisco BlueFax release 4.2 has new features, lower price; Robot/TRAPPER converts SNMP event notifications into iSeries messages. Article | 04 Mar 2002
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System i document management tips
Different businesses have different document management needs. And if you're an iSeries shop, there's a good chance that you're always in the market for more efficient ways to send, save and output from your server. Here are three tips to help ease y... Tip
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System i printing: Configuring an ASCII printer
System i printing expert Chip Milosch often comes across users with this question. "I have a XXXX ASCII printer on my network. How can I make this printer available to my iSeries users?" Thankfully Chip has been working with iSeries-AS/400 printers ... Tip
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Printing from Qshell
For example, instructions on how to print Qshell output to an iSeries printer are hidden in an obscure page in the InfoCenter. Tip
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Why you should clean up old spool files
Hanging on to old spool files not only makes it difficult for you to find the output you want, but it also takes up disk space and eats up active system resources. Dan Reusche offers some steps you can take now to get a handle on printer output rathe... Tip
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Controlling access to spool files
Viewing spool files can be a helpful and convenient, but it is best to limit access to spool files for security reasons. This tip explains how to control spool file viewing. Tip
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Ten steps to creating form overlays for the iSeries-AS/400
It's possible to produce professional-looking forms from the iSeries without spending money on third-party software. Tip
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Using BestFit scaling with PC5250 printer sessions
Using Client Access printers and having trouble printing 198 columns on one page? This tip may help. Tip
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Know where your spooled files are going
Learn how printer reports end up in different areas, and how to designate exactly where they end up. Tip
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Using the File Information Data Structure (INFDS) with a printer file
Learn how using File Information Data Structure with a printer file determines the current line number when printing a page segment. Tip
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Distribute spool files to printers easily
With just a few simple user profiles, distribution entries and the SNDNETSPLF command you can easily distribute copies of spool files to different printers. Tip
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Bundling multiple one-page reports from IBM i into single document
To print a single document with all of the one page reports generated by the iSeries you need to first create a program that bundles all the individual spool files into a single spool file. Ask the Expert
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How to print RPG output using iSeries Access
Use work station customize object or printer type in iSeries Access to print the output of an RPG file from the AS/400 to an HP printer. Ask the Expert
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Solve printing problems when using Personal Communications 5.7
When encountering difficulties printing using Personal Communications 5.7, analyze the printer setup process to fix any problems. Ask the Expert
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Acknowledging control characters in a print file on IBM i without writing a program
Issue an override print file command before copying a file to QSYSPRT in order to acknowledge control characters without writing a program on the AS/400. Ask the Expert
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Set up a HP Deskjet 6988 with a built-in internal NIC as a stand-alone printer
To set up a printer with a built-in NIC as a stand-alone printer, define it as an ASCII printer on the AS/400 and use the host print transform command. Ask the Expert
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Direct default print job to tray 2 from IBM i
Set tray 2 as the ASCII printer's default by changing the drawer attribute of the spooled files to 2 or by creating a customized work station (WCSCT) object to send requests for tray 1 to tray 2. Ask the Expert
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Determine printing options available for preprinted medical forms
Use forms design and data mapping tools to create soft forms that the print data can be dragged and dropped onto rather than using preprinted medical forms. Ask the Expert
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Messages and spool hanging up SAVLIB jobs when OUTPUT(*PRINT) is specified
Override QPSAVOBJ to eliminate messages hanging up SAVLIB jobs when utilizing the OUTPUT(*PRINT) command. Ask the Expert
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Using AFPRSC to print .jpg or .pdf files from the IFS on AS/400
While AFPRSC is imperfect, it does work to print JPG and PDF files from the AS/400 IFS to an IPDS printer. Ask the Expert
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Print overlays from the AS/400 using the IBM AFP printer driver
To create .ovl files from the AS/400 to xerox printers it is necessary to download the IBM AFP printer driver. Ask the Expert
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Advanced Function Printing (AFP)
Advanced Function Printing (AFP) is an IBM architecture and family of associated printer software and hardware that provides document and information presentation control independent of specific applications and devices. Definition
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How to: Code the parameters for API QUSRSPLA
A user is trying to get the last print file generated from a job that was created on the AS/400 after the program producing the print file ran. He is attempting to use CL to code the parameters for QUSRSPLA, but is having difficulties. News
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Bundling multiple one-page reports from IBM i into single document
To print a single document with all of the one page reports generated by the iSeries you need to first create a program that bundles all the individual spool files into a single spool file. Ask the Expert
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How to print RPG output using iSeries Access
Use work station customize object or printer type in iSeries Access to print the output of an RPG file from the AS/400 to an HP printer. Ask the Expert
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Solve printing problems when using Personal Communications 5.7
When encountering difficulties printing using Personal Communications 5.7, analyze the printer setup process to fix any problems. Ask the Expert
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Acknowledging control characters in a print file on IBM i without writing a program
Issue an override print file command before copying a file to QSYSPRT in order to acknowledge control characters without writing a program on the AS/400. Ask the Expert
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Set up a HP Deskjet 6988 with a built-in internal NIC as a stand-alone printer
To set up a printer with a built-in NIC as a stand-alone printer, define it as an ASCII printer on the AS/400 and use the host print transform command. Ask the Expert
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Direct default print job to tray 2 from IBM i
Set tray 2 as the ASCII printer's default by changing the drawer attribute of the spooled files to 2 or by creating a customized work station (WCSCT) object to send requests for tray 1 to tray 2. Ask the Expert
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Determine printing options available for preprinted medical forms
Use forms design and data mapping tools to create soft forms that the print data can be dragged and dropped onto rather than using preprinted medical forms. Ask the Expert
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Messages and spool hanging up SAVLIB jobs when OUTPUT(*PRINT) is specified
Override QPSAVOBJ to eliminate messages hanging up SAVLIB jobs when utilizing the OUTPUT(*PRINT) command. Ask the Expert
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Using AFPRSC to print .jpg or .pdf files from the IFS on AS/400
While AFPRSC is imperfect, it does work to print JPG and PDF files from the AS/400 IFS to an IPDS printer. Ask the Expert
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