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

Terminal and Printer Profiles
Printer Switching Configuration Screen
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Printer Switching Configuration Screen
Figure 7-6 displays the Printer Switching Configuration screen. You can reach this
screen by pressing
[F5]
, the
[Go To Switch]
function key, at the Printer Profile screen. Use
the Printer Switching Configuration screen to configure host-based printer switching
parameters.
Path name: DTS.PROFILE.profname.SWITCH
Figure 7-6 Printer Switching Configuration Screen
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 for detailed
information about each field on the screen.
Press the
[Prior Screen]
key to return to the Terminal Profile screen.
Printer name Optional field which names the printer port. You may enter up to 16
characters or an IP address. For routable back-to-back environments,
field must contain a valid IP address for the printer port in the format
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Number of hosts sharing printer Specifies the number of hosts that can share the
printer. If the port is being accessed by one system, and a second
system attempts to access the port, the second system will be put in a
queue and will be allowed to access the port when the first system is