Printing is a critical process in any organization's application flow, so keeping your iSeries printer up and running is a must. We've gathered some of the top expert advice, tips and articles to help you print and distribute your data and reports to your users. These resources will guide you through the printing process, as well as advise you should you run into any problems.
System i printing: Configuring an ASCII printer
Chip Milosch gets into the nitty gritty of configuring an ASCII printer for IBM i printing. Learn configuration commands, printer setup, and find out how to create the printer device in this detailed guide to system i printing.
Solve printing problems when using Personal Communications 5.7
A user has problems printing the print screen using Personal Communications 5.7 with an HP ps2015. Troubleshoot this issue by going through the Printer Setup process and checking if your 5.7 setup could be part of the problem.
Set up a HP Deskjet 6988 with a built-in internal NIC as a stand-alone printer
To set up a printer with built-in internal NIC as a standalone on the AS/400, define it as an ASCII printer and use the host print transform function. Chip Milosch refers readers to his article on configuring an ASCII printer to learn more about connecting printers to the iSeries as a remote writer or IP device.
Do AS/400 printers have to be IPDS compatible?
Printers do not have to be IPDS compatible in order to print from devices such as the cannon imageRunner on the iSeries. An expert explains how this connection may require a Work Station Customization Object and directs you to tips on configuring an ASCII printer.
Workstation customization is necessary for printer drawer selection
Printer drawers are notorious for mix-ups. If you run into trouble with printer tray selection using OCE printers on IBM i, use this tip to create a Workstation Customizing Object.
HP 4300 printing errors from iSeries 515
Upgrading your iSeries means updating your printer connections as well. This user found printer problems when upgrading from an old AS/400 to an iSeries 515, from an HP as an LAN printer. Create a Workstation Customizing Object and delve into duplex control settings to fix this connection.
Tray selection for remote printers from AS/400
Need a special form printed from a remote printer tray with IBM i? Tray selection equates to the DRAWER attribute of the spooled file attributes. If you are getting the wrong tray selection, you will need to set up a custom WSCST object.
Delayed printing from AS/400 on Windows 2003 network server
Has your Windows printer server caused a printing delay on the iSeries? Unless you altered your iSeries settings or upgraded, delays probably issue from the Windows server. One user upgraded from a 2000 server to Windows 2003 and asks the experts about printing delays.
Separator pages: Printer generated or AS/400 generated?
You can stop separator pages from printing off your HP on the iSeries. Use the iSeries device configuration to find out if these issues are coming from the iSeries or the printer itself.
Changing the default system printer for AS400
Changing your default system printer on IBM i has no negative side-effects. Chip Milosch explains how to implement the change, and why this will only affect where to direct system print jobs.
Remote *LAN printer configuration: Not printing full documents
A printer time-out could be the source of problems printing lengthy documents on a remote LAN printer. If your printer aborts long print jobs with the AS/400, check out this expert response for solutions.
Problems with print screen function on iSeries CA since upgrade
A user is having an issue using the print screen function on iSeries Client Access since the company upgraded it to 5.7 -- the print screen just prints blank pages. Chip Milosch tells you how to use Printer Setup to solve this problem.
Connecting an HP LaserJet to the iSeries
Learn how to connect an HP LaserJet (or any ASCII) printer to the iSeries. The most important steps are to correctly identify the printer to the iSeries via a WorkStation Customization Object and to use the correct port on the iSeries printer device description. An expert explains these steps in this brief how-to.
iSeries to PC printing on HP printers
A user wonders how to send an Escape seq in RPG so the printer can understand. Check out this expert response for tips on coding sequences in RPG for iSeries printing on HP printers.
What's the correct configuration for my network printer?
Is your printer configuration preventing you from successful printing? A user asks about unwanted bar codes from an OTC 1050 printer attached with HP Jet Direct to a remote LAN. Richard Belles suggests configurations for your network printer.
Connecting an HP LaserJet to the iSeries
One user writes, "I'm using a HP LaserJet 3030. I would like to use the printer to my iSeries. What's the best method to follow?" Printing and output expert Chip Milosch explains two important details to remember when connecting any ASCII printer with the iSeries – identifying the printer to the iSeries and using the correct connection port. Learn how to connect your HP LaserJet printer to the iSeries with this expert response.
Printing to an Epson FX-880 printer
Ever wonder if it's possible to set up an Epson to print from the AS/400 using an IP address? Expert Ken Graap explains how you can. You can print directly from the AS/400 to a network-attached printer by creating a remote output queue, says Graap. Find the output queue here if you want your Epson FX-880 to print from the AS/400 using an external jet direct box.
Connecting an HP2200 printer to the iSeries
It can be difficult to decipher what manufacturer type and model to plug into the device description when connecting a new printer. Maybe you lost some packaging or maybe it's just too hard to locate these details in the connection chaos. Crack the code with this expert response about connecting a HP2200 printer to the iSeries.
Configure an HP printer with Jetdirect
Find the commands needed to configure a HP 7140xi printer with JetDirect on an iSeries TCP/IP, as well as links explaining the commands to create a LAN attached printer.
Printing over an Epson DFX8500 and a Fujitsu DL6400 printer
An expert explains how to get your Epson to emulate an IBM 2380 or 2381, though this may mean reconfiguration. Check out this response if you want to print lists over an Epson and Fujitsu printer on IBM i.
Printing to an HP1000 connected to a Windows 98 PC
Having trouble printing from your HP on a Windows 98 PC? If you see the document on screen but it doesn't leave the printer, try expert Shahar Mor's suggestions for local translation.
Setting up printers on a Twinax network
A user asks how to configure printers on a Twinax network. Richard Belles gives a quick hint for the detail that could help you instantly configure.
Setting up a remote host printer
It's easy to set up a remote host printer on IBM i with these simple instructions from expert Richard Belles. Just assign the IP address, create the remote out queue, and address the printer from the iSeries.
Configuring iSeries Navigator to print through a Citrix server
If you've just installed the iSeries navigator on your Citrix server, you may see some differences in printed documents. Check the printer configuration in the navigator to make sure the default font and printer driver haven't changed.
Connecting a Printronix 5210 printer to the LAN
Learn how to configure your Printronix 5210 to connect with a LAN. Start by assigning an IP address and an output queue, then follow the commands in this expert response for connecting a printer to the LAN with IBM i.
Connecting a Fuji Xerox printer to a separate LAN for printing
You can connect your printer to separate LANs on IBM i within the same premise. Use this user's question about a Fuji Xerox's Document Center 405 printer to learn how the Ethernet connection allows users on both LANs to access the device for printing and faxing.
Problems printing to a network ASCII printer
A few quick changes to the device description can solve problems with paper sizing on a network ASCII printer. Check out these suggestions for configuring the printer for legal size paper and requesting a page range document.
Using Client Access to connect to personal printer
Using InfoPrint Design might mean you'll need to reconfigure your printer session to ensure access with all network printers. This user had problems printing from a PC using Client Access Printer Session, though her HP LaserJet 4100 worked fine with other network printers. Learn how to configure the printer session in Client Access to use host print transform.
Printing to a network printer from a remote location
Having problems printing to a network printer from a remote location? This expert explains how to check firewall configurations that may solve printing issues with a remote site with VPN connected to the iSeries.
Has my Lexmark Optra printer gone mad?
Weird things happen. But when weird things happen with your Lexmark Optra S1855 on an iSeries network – like strange characters printing instead of your document -- check out this response to learn how to use Host Print Transform to solve Lexmark printing issues on IBM i.
Is there a way to take control of a print job?
There are a few pitfalls of remote output -- particularly your loss of ability to control printing details. An expert lists a few possible solutions to controlling a network printer on the iSeries using remote outq so you're back in the driver's seat.
Adding a new printer model in Client Access
You got a new printer and connected it to your PC through Client Access from the iSeries. But your exact model isn't on the list of printers in Client Access setup -- is close good enough for the model name? Shahar Mor says printers from the same family will often make the cut.
Why can we no longer print to local printers using V4R5?
A reader says his company has for a long time printed from OS/400 V4R5 to local printers on PCs via remote OUTQ'S specifying IP address and printer share names. If you can no longer print to local printers using V4R5 on your IBM i system, it could be related to network issues.
Tips for printing from the iSeries to network printers
Expert John Brandt explains how you can print directly from the AS/400 to a network-attached printer by creating a remote output queue. Learn how to configure LAN printers on the AS/400.
Get your iSeries to print to Windows2000/IP networked printers
Looking for information on getting your iSeries 820 to print to Windows 2000/IP networked printers? This expert response points you to the right place.
Getting past firewall to print from Web server
This user's Raptor firewall prevents an HP printer on IBM i from printing from the Web server. If you have the remote outq configured and the communication job still won't start, check out this response to open the ports needed for successful printing.
Retrieve output queue IP addresses for all printers
When you need to find the IP addresses for all printers on your system, create an externally described physical file and then run a CL program to retrieve all output queue IP addresses on your IBM i.
Print off the iSeries to a remote location
Printing to a remote location on the iSeries is easy with Client Access. In this tip, find the steps to configure remote IP printing.
Display device output queues
Check out this in-depth code for displaying device output queues on the AS/400.
Three ways to configure remote outque to LAN printers
Learn three ways to configure remote outq to LAN printers on IBM i. You can create an outq with a hard-coded IP address, an outq with host name from the AS/400 host table that contains the hard-code IP address, or one with the host name from the DNS server.
System i printing: Configuring an ASCII printer
Chip Milosch gets into the nitty gritty of configuring an ASCII printer for IBM i printing. Learn configuration commands, printer setup, and find out how to create the printer device in this detailed guide to system i printing.
Solve printing problems when using Personal Communications 5.7
A user has problems printing the print screen using Personal Communications 5.7 with an HP ps2015. Troubleshoot this issue by going through the Printer Setup process and checking if your 5.7 setup could be part of the problem.
Set up a HP Deskjet 6988 with a built-in internal NIC as a stand-alone printer
To set up a printer with built-in internal NIC as a standalone on the AS/400, define it as an ASCII printer and use the host print transform function. Chip Milosch refers readers to his article on configuring an ASCII printer to learn more about connecting printers to the iSeries as a remote writer or IP device.
Do AS/400 printers have to be IPDS compatible?
Printers do not have to be IPDS compatible in order to print from devices such as the cannon imageRunner on the iSeries. An expert explains how this connection may require a Work Station Customization Object and directs you to tips on configuring an ASCII printer.
Workstation customization is necessary for printer drawer selection
Printer drawers are notorious for mix-ups. If you run into trouble with printer tray selection using OCE printers on IBM i, use this tip to create a Workstation Customizing Object.
HP 4300 printing errors from iSeries 515
Upgrading your iSeries means updating your printer connections as well. This user found printer problems when upgrading from an old AS/400 to an iSeries 515, from an HP as an LAN printer. Create a Workstation Customizing Object and delve into duplex control settings to fix this connection.
Tray selection for remote printers from AS/400
Need a special form printed from a remote printer tray with IBM i? Tray selection equates to the DRAWER attribute of the spooled file attributes. If you are getting the wrong tray selection, you will need to set up a custom WSCST object.
Delayed printing from AS/400 on Windows 2003 network server
Has your Windows printer server caused a printing delay on the iSeries? Unless you altered your iSeries settings or upgraded, delays probably issue from the Windows server. One user upgraded from a 2000 server to Windows 2003 and asks the experts about printing delays.
Separator pages: Printer generated or AS/400 generated?
You can stop separator pages from printing off your HP on the iSeries. Use the iSeries device configuration to find out if these issues are coming from the iSeries or the printer itself.
Changing the default system printer for AS400
Changing your default system printer on IBM i has no negative side-effects. Chip Milosch explains how to implement the change, and why this will only affect where to direct system print jobs.
Remote *LAN printer configuration: Not printing full documents
A printer time-out could be the source of problems printing lengthy documents on a remote LAN printer. If your printer aborts long print jobs with the AS/400, check out this expert response for solutions.
Problems with print screen function on iSeries CA since upgrade
A user is having an issue using the print screen function on iSeries Client Access since the company upgraded it to 5.7 -- the print screen just prints blank pages. Chip Milosch tells you how to use Printer Setup to solve this problem.
Connecting an HP LaserJet to the iSeries
Learn how to connect an HP LaserJet (or any ASCII) printer to the iSeries. The most important steps are to correctly identify the printer to the iSeries via a WorkStation Customization Object and to use the correct port on the iSeries printer device description. An expert explains these steps in this brief how-to.
iSeries to PC printing on HP printers
A user wonders how to send an Escape seq in RPG so the printer can understand. Check out this expert response for tips on coding sequences in RPG for iSeries printing on HP printers.
What's the correct configuration for my network printer?
Is your printer configuration preventing you from successful printing? A user asks about unwanted bar codes from an OTC 1050 printer attached with HP Jet Direct to a remote LAN. Richard Belles suggests configurations for your network printer.
Connecting an HP LaserJet to the iSeries
One user writes, "I'm using a HP LaserJet 3030. I would like to use the printer to my iSeries. What's the best method to follow?" Printing and output expert Chip Milosch explains two important details to remember when connecting any ASCII printer with the iSeries – identifying the printer to the iSeries and using the correct connection port. Learn how to connect your HP LaserJet printer to the iSeries with this expert response.
Printing to an Epson FX-880 printer
Ever wonder if it's possible to set up an Epson to print from the AS/400 using an IP address? Expert Ken Graap explains how you can. You can print directly from the AS/400 to a network-attached printer by creating a remote output queue, says Graap. Find the output queue here if you want your Epson FX-880 to print from the AS/400 using an external jet direct box.
Connecting an HP2200 printer to the iSeries
It can be difficult to decipher what manufacturer type and model to plug into the device description when connecting a new printer. Maybe you lost some packaging or maybe it's just too hard to locate these details in the connection chaos. Crack the code with this expert response about connecting a HP2200 printer to the iSeries.
Configure an HP printer with Jetdirect
Find the commands needed to configure a HP 7140xi printer with JetDirect on an iSeries TCP/IP, as well as links explaining the commands to create a LAN attached printer.
Printing over an Epson DFX8500 and a Fujitsu DL6400 printer
An expert explains how to get your Epson to emulate an IBM 2380 or 2381, though this may mean reconfiguration. Check out this response if you want to print lists over an Epson and Fujitsu printer on IBM i.
Printing to an HP1000 connected to a Windows 98 PC
Having trouble printing from your HP on a Windows 98 PC? If you see the document on screen but it doesn't leave the printer, try expert Shahar Mor's suggestions for local translation.
Setting up printers on a Twinax network
A user asks how to configure printers on a Twinax network. Richard Belles gives a quick hint for the detail that could help you instantly configure.
Setting up a remote host printer
It's easy to set up a remote host printer on IBM i with these simple instructions from expert Richard Belles. Just assign the IP address, create the remote out queue, and address the printer from the iSeries.
Configuring iSeries Navigator to print through a Citrix server
If you've just installed the iSeries navigator on your Citrix server, you may see some differences in printed documents. Check the printer configuration in the navigator to make sure the default font and printer driver haven't changed.
Connecting a Printronix 5210 printer to the LAN
Learn how to configure your Printronix 5210 to connect with a LAN. Start by assigning an IP address and an output queue, then follow the commands in this expert response for connecting a printer to the LAN with IBM i.
Connecting a Fuji Xerox printer to a separate LAN for printing
You can connect your printer to separate LANs on IBM i within the same premise. Use this user's question about a Fuji Xerox's Document Center 405 printer to learn how the Ethernet connection allows users on both LANs to access the device for printing and faxing.
Problems printing to a network ASCII printer
A few quick changes to the device description can solve problems with paper sizing on a network ASCII printer. Check out these suggestions for configuring the printer for legal size paper and requesting a page range document.
Using Client Access to connect to personal printer
Using InfoPrint Design might mean you'll need to reconfigure your printer session to ensure access with all network printers. This user had problems printing from a PC using Client Access Printer Session, though her HP LaserJet 4100 worked fine with other network printers. Learn how to configure the printer session in Client Access to use host print transform.
Printing to a network printer from a remote location
Having problems printing to a network printer from a remote location? This expert explains how to check firewall configurations that may solve printing issues with a remote site with VPN connected to the iSeries.
Has my Lexmark Optra printer gone mad?
Weird things happen. But when weird things happen with your Lexmark Optra S1855 on an iSeries network – like strange characters printing instead of your document -- check out this response to learn how to use Host Print Transform to solve Lexmark printing issues on IBM i.
Is there a way to take control of a print job?
There are a few pitfalls of remote output -- particularly your loss of ability to control printing details. An expert lists a few possible solutions to controlling a network printer on the iSeries using remote outq so you're back in the driver's seat.
Adding a new printer model in Client Access
You got a new printer and connected it to your PC through Client Access from the iSeries. But your exact model isn't on the list of printers in Client Access setup -- is close good enough for the model name? Shahar Mor says printers from the same family will often make the cut.
Why can we no longer print to local printers using V4R5?
A reader says his company has for a long time printed from OS/400 V4R5 to local printers on PCs via remote OUTQ'S specifying IP address and printer share names. If you can no longer print to local printers using V4R5 on your IBM i system, it could be related to network issues.
Tips for printing from the iSeries to network printers
Expert John Brandt explains how you can print directly from the AS/400 to a network-attached printer by creating a remote output queue. Learn how to configure LAN printers on the AS/400.
Get your iSeries to print to Windows2000/IP networked printers
Looking for information on getting your iSeries 820 to print to Windows 2000/IP networked printers? This expert response points you to the right place.
Getting past firewall to print from Web server
This user's Raptor firewall prevents an HP printer on IBM i from printing from the Web server. If you have the remote outq configured and the communication job still won't start, check out this response to open the ports needed for successful printing.
Retrieve output queue IP addresses for all printers
When you need to find the IP addresses for all printers on your system, create an externally described physical file and then run a CL program to retrieve all output queue IP addresses on your IBM i.
Print off the iSeries to a remote location
Printing to a remote location on the iSeries is easy with Client Access. In this tip, find the steps to configure remote IP printing.
Display device output queues
Check out this in-depth code for displaying device output queues on the AS/400.
Three ways to configure remote outque to LAN printers
Learn three ways to configure remote outq to LAN printers on IBM i. You can create an outq with a hard-coded IP address, an outq with host name from the AS/400 host table that contains the hard-code IP address, or one with the host name from the DNS server.
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