Digi MIL-3000FTX - Manual (Page 120)

MIL-3000FTX Series of FastPort Print Servers C-4
C.2.1.2Configuring the Print Server (File Server Side)
When the Configure Print Server (File Server) is accessed, a set
of menus appear. These menus allows a user to set and modify print server
parameters on a specific file server. Select the printer first, and then a file
server for the printer. A summary screen appears.
Note: This requires system administrator rights.
C.2.1.3Configuring a Queue
When Configure a Queue is accessed, users can define a queue by
selecting a printer, a server, and a queue. Variables that can be modified:
• Queue’s name
• List of authorized queue operators
• List of authorized queue users
• Set of queue options for customizing print jobs
Assign the following print options to the print queues:
User can modify configuration files after it is created by ACT to perform
detailed customizing of print queues.
C.2.1.4Example 1
A user wants the configuration file entry for the queue QUEUEP on server
SIMBA to do the following:
1. Put an HP LaserJet IIISI into PostScript mode.
2. Send a Control+D at the beginning and end of a print job.
3. Send a PostScript banner page.
4. Return the printer to PCL mode.
Table C-1: Special Print Options on Configure a Queue
Option Print Options Description
cd Control+D Some printers (PS) require a Control+D at the start/end of each print job.
ss=” “
es=” ” Start and End
strings These are useful for setting printer characteristics (ASCII or PostScript) and
page orientation (landscape or portrait).
b=off Banner pages This allows a user to print an ASCII or PostScript banner page before each
print job.
b=ps for PostScript or b=off for hp/gl (ASCII by default).
pb=ab or
pb=hp PostScript binary PostScript binary supports printing binary encoded PostScript files. Use
“pb=ab” for Adobe/Tektronix or standard PostScript binary print jobs. Use
“pb=hp” for printing Hewlett-Packard encoded PostScript binary print jobs.