Use the 3270 Printer page to set options such as printer name and destination (printer or file), and the option to bypass the Windows Graphics Device Interface.
Table 3-66 3270 Printer Page Settings
|
Setting |
Descriptions |
|---|---|
|
Scheme |
Choose an existing print scheme or select Save As and create a new print scheme to use or configure specific settings for a 3270 printer session. You can save a scheme to a local or a remote location. Saving to a remote location allows you to share schemes. |
|
Destination |
Displays print destination options. |
|
Printer |
Sends print data to a printer. |
|
Printer Name |
Select the printer name to which you want to print. You must choose the Apply button before moving on to other printer settings. |
|
File |
Sends print data to a file. |
|
File Name |
Enter the filename to print to. |
|
Append to Existing File |
When selected, the print job will be added to the end of the specified file. If the file does not exist, it will be created. |
|
Browse button |
Search for an existing file. |
|
Bypass Windows GDI Printing System |
Translates the print data stream directly to raw ASCII, and strips the data stream of host printing control commands. |
|
Duplex Printing |
Prints on both sides of the paper. |
|
Paper Status |
Shows the current status of paper size and paper source when a PC-based printer is selected in the Printer list box under Destination. This paper size and paper source will be used if Use PC Paper Setting is selected on the Paper/Margins page. |
|
Size |
Shows the currently selected paper size when a PC-based printer is selected in the Printer list box under Destination. |
|
Source |
Shows the currently selected paper source when a PC-based printer is selected in Printer list box under Destination. |