Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices (32022-90057)

Terminal and Printer Profiles
Printer Profile Screen (Host-Based)
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Printer Profile Screen (Host-Based)
The Printer Profile screen is used to define the characteristics associated with a printer
profile. Figure 7-5 shows a Printer Profile screen for host-based management. PC-based
management Printer Profile screen varies slightly, see Figur e7-7.
Figure 7-5 Printer Profile Screen (Host-Based)
Review the profile settings on the screen. Use the
[Tab]
key to move from field to field.
Make changes as needed by typing over the current values. When you have made the
desired changes, press the
[Save Data]
key. Refer to the “Fields” subsection below for
detailed information about each field on the screen.
Press the
[Prior Screen]
key to return to the Profile Selection screen or Press the
[Go To
Switch]
key to go to the Printer Switching Configuration Screen.
Fields Printer type The printer type associated with the profile. Four printer types are
supplied with MPE/iX: printer type 18, 21, 22 and 26. See Printer
Types earlier in this chapter.
Printer type file name Instead of using the default printer type files 18, 21, 22, or
26, you may create your own customized printer type and store it in a
file. Use the Workstation Configurator, TTUTIL.PUB.SYS to create your
own printer type files. Refer to the Customizing Terminal and Printer
Type Files with Workstation Configurator for more information.