> I have set up an LPD on our network with the desired printers. >The printer characteristics (font, orientation, etc.) are all set up on >the LPD queue (printer name) entries. > > When printing from VSE, everything is fine. We have specified on >the LPD entry to include banners, to print duplex, and to have an >initial forms-feed start the start of job. This allows the banner page >to eject before printing the report. Otherwise (if NOT utilizing the >initial form feed) the first page of the report starts on the BACK of >the banner. So, in VSE everything prints correctly. > > However, when printing from VM (using the LPR command) to the >same LPD and same printers, the first page ALWAYS prints on the back of >the banner! Is there any way of "fixing" this? >
Which VM LPR are you using, RSCS or the TCP/IP LPR command? If RSCS, specify SEP=2P on the link parm. Best Regards, Les Geer IBM z/VM and Linux Development
