Printer File
Data Source: PRTFUSR
To open the Printer File screen, click a Printer Name on the Configure Printer File screen.
The Printer File screen allows you to modify printer file parameters.
The following fields appear on the Printer File screen:
Note: Each printer file parameter has the default value listed and corresponding override field for users to modify (override) the parameter.
The following fields appear on the Printer File screen:
Field | Description |
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Printer |
The name of the printer device. For non-spooled output, this field is used to identify the printer device used to produce the printed output.
Note: For Spooled output the file is placed on the output queue determined by the Spooled Output Queue parameter. |
Printer Device Type |
The type of data stream created for the printer file. The following is a description of the valid device types:
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Page Size - Length - Lines Per Page |
The page length that is used by this printer file. Valid values range from 1 - 255. The value specified must not exceed the actual length of the forms used. Note: The Page Size - Length - Lines Per Page parameter will not appear on the following reports AP0012, AP6000F, AP6000D, AP6000N, AP6000O, ARI112, ARI112B, ARI112L, ARI112P, DELRCPT, EQINV, GENINV, LCINV, PARTINV, PICPAK, POPRINT, RENTCONT, RENTINV, RENTINVO, RETNCONF, SOINV, WOINV, WOQUOTE, WORKORD, WOR011N, WOR0951. |
Page Size - Width - Position Per Line |
The page width used by this printer file. The value specified must not exceed the actual width of the forms used. Note: The Page Size - Width - Position Per Line parameter will not appear on the following reports AP0012, AP6000F, AP6000D, AP6000N, AP6000O, ARI112, ARI112B, ARI112L, ARI112P, DELRCPT, EQINV, GENINV, LCINV, PARTINV, PICPAK, POPRINT, RENTCONT, RENTINV, RENTINVO, RETNCONF, SOINV, WOINV, WOQUOTE, WORKORD, WOR011N, WOR0951. |
Characters Per Inch |
The printer character density, in characters per inch (CPI). The following values may be used:
Note: The Character Per Inch parameter will not appear on the following reports AP0012, AP6000F, AP6000D, AP6000N, AP6000O, ARI112, ARI112B, ARI112L, ARI112P, DELRCPT, EQINV, GENINV, LCINV, PARTINV, PICPAK, POPRINT, RENTCONT, RENTINV, RENTINVO, RETNCONF, SOINV, WOINV, WOQUOTE, WORKORD, WOR011N, WOR0951. |
Lines Per Inch |
Specifies the line spacing setting on the printer (in lines per inch) used by this device file. The following values may be used:
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Print Quality |
The printer output print quality for the corresponding file. The following values can be used:
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Source Drawer |
The source drawer used when single-cut sheets are fed into the printer. Valid values range from 1 - 255 or:
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Font - Identifier |
The font identifier represents the printer font that is used with this printer device file. The system will automatically set the font identifier if one is not specified. The following values can be used:
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Font - Point Size |
The point size used with this printer device file. The system will automatically set the point size if one is not specified. The point size ranges from 0.1 - 999.9 or:
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Coded Font |
The name of the coded font. A coded font is an AFP resource that is composed of a character set and a code page.
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Coded Font Library |
The name of the library that contains the coded font.
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Coded Font Point Size |
The coded font point size ranging from 0.1 - 999.9 or:
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Degree of Page Rotation |
Allows the user to specify the degree of rotation for the text on the page with respect to the way the form is loaded into the printer. The following is a description of the available values:
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Print on Both Sides |
Whether the output is printed on one side or duplex (both sides) of the paper. The following is a description of the available values:
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Front Side Overlay |
The name of the front side overlay you wish to use. The file will contain both the overlay that is printed on the front side of the page and the offset, down and across values used when printing the overlay.
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Front Side Overlay Library |
The name of the library that contains the overlay.
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Front Side Overlay Offset Down |
The offset down value identifying the point of origin to begin printing the overlay. If the unit of measure is specified in centimeters, valid values range from 0 - 57.79. If the unit of measure is specified in inches, valid values range from 0 - 22.57.
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Front Side Overlay Offset Across |
The offset across value identifying the point of origin to begin printing the overlay. If the unit of measure specified is in centimeters, valid values range from 0 - 57.79. If The unit of measure specified is in inches, valid values range from 0 - 22.57.
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Back Side Overlay |
The name of the back side overlay you wish to use. The file will contain both the overlay that is printed on the back side of the page and the offset, down and across values used when printing the overlay.
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Back Side Overlay Library |
The name of the library containing the overlay.
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Back Side Overlay Offset Down |
The offset across value identifying the point of origin to begin printing the overlay. If the unit of measure specified is in centimeters, valid values range from 0 - 57.79. If The unit of measure specified is in inches, valid values range from 0 - 22.57.
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Back Side Overlay Offset Across |
The offset across value identifying the point of origin to begin printing the overlay. If the unit of measure specified is in centimeters, valid values range from 0 - 57.79. If The unit of measure specified is in inches, valid values range from 0 - 22.57.
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Spooled Output Queue |
The name of the output queue storing the spool file before the file is printed.
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Spooled Output Queue Library |
The name of the library containing the spooled output queue.
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Copies | The number of copies printed,values range from 1 - 255. |
Hold Spooled File |
Indicates whether the spooled file is held. A Held spooled file can be released by using the Release Spooled File (RLSSPLF) command.
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Save Spooled File |
Indicates whether the spooled file is saved (left on the output queue) after the output has been produced.
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The following buttons allow you to complete your work on the Printer File screen:
Button | Function |
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Save | Saves any overrides applied to the corresponding print file. |
Save & Next | Allows you to save any edits/changes made to the selected print file and scroll through to the next print file in the list to apply any edits/changes. |
Delete | Deletes the selected print file. |
Close | Closes the Printer File screen without saving and returns to the Configure Printer File screen. |