If you have IP Printway or something like it you can (I am sure VPS can
do it). IP Printway can act like a LPD server and IBM has software
available on their printer web site for free that allows you to print
from Windows to the mainframe printer.
You can print PDF document, or from any other application on a PC (Word,
Excel, Notepad, and so on).
Lindy Mayfield wrote:
That was my first thought. I've worked in places that have that sort of
setup.
The question I got was so bizarre to me, something like: "How do I print
a PDF on the mainframe? When I print it, it comes out with the source
code of the PDF."
One the surface it seems like a reasonable enough question. In my
wildest imagination I expected the answer to be something like: "Yes,
certain IBM printer models have a dual mode of operation and can handle
Postscript. Just add xyz to the SYSOUT parms on your JCL." Or even
better: "No, sorry. Send it to a PC printer if you need that." (Like
you said.)
Or even better than that: "Check which model printer you have and read
the fine manual. Some do, some don't."
-----Original Message-----
From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Patrick Falcone
Sent: 4. tammikuuta 2008 14:39
To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: Printing a PDF or PS doc
Yes, I don't know all the particulars but our support group's LAN had a
mainframe attached printer, IBM IP 1140, defined to it to do just what
you are asking. I'm sure someone will chime in with more definitive
setup requirements.
Lindy Mayfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I was asked this question and I have to admit I am so clueless I'm not
even sure how to google it.
Is it possible to print PDF's or PS documents on a mainframe printer?
Thanks,
Lindy
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