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PCSA
Printing Guide

Order Number AA-MF84A-TH

October 1988

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Revision/Update Information:

This updated document supersedes the
Printing Guide, Version 2.0, order number

AA-KY01 B-TH.
Operating System and Version: VAXNMS, Version 4.7, 5.0 or later
DOS, Version 3.2 and 3.3 or later
Software Version:

digital equipment corporation
maynard, massachusetts

DECnetlPCSA Client, Version 2.1
VAXmate Services for MS-DOS,
Version 2.1
VAX/VMS Services for MS-DOS,
Version 2.1
VAXmate Standalone, Version 2.1

First Published, 1987
Revised, October 1988
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should
not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation.
Digital Equi:pment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document.
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may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No
responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that
is not supplied by Digital Equipment Corporation or its affiliated companies.
Copyright ©1987, 1988 Digital Equipment Corporation.
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DDCMP
DEC
DECmate
DECnet
DECconnect
DECserver 200
DECUS
DELNI
DEMPR
DESTA
LA50
LA75 Companion

~~rinter

LJ250 Companion Color Printer
LJ252 Companion Color Printer
LN03
LN03 Plus
LN03R ScriptPrinter
MicroVAX
P/OS
PCMAIL
PrintServer 40
Professional
Rainbow
ReGIS
RSTS

RSX
RT
RX33
ThinWire
VAX
VAXcluster
VAXmate
VMS
VT
WPS
WP~PLUS

IBIBIII'"

3Com and EtherLink are trademarks of 3Com Corporation.
COMPAQ is a registered trademark of COMPAQ Computer Corporation.
IBM and Personal System/2 are registered trademarks, and NETBIOS, Personal
Computer AT, Personal Com:puter XT, and Proprinter are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
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Contents
About This Manual
1

Introduction

An Overview of the Printing Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial and Parallel Ports for Local Workstation Printing. . . . . . . . .
Network Printer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Logical Devices ........................................
Printers and Printer Drivers in MS-Windows .................
Printing Modes ........................................
Printing from Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2
1-3
1--6
1--6

1-7
1-8
1-8

Printing from MS-Windows

Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Printers Available to Your Workstation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Associating Printer Types and Logical Devices ..............
Matching Printer Port and Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a Default Printer .............................
Printing and Copying Files .............................. .
Using the MS-Windows Print Command .................. .
Using the MS-Windows Copy Command .................. .
Controlling the Print Job ................................ .
Allocating Printing Resources .......................... .
Interrupting or Canceling Print Jobs ..................... .
Printing to a File ...................................... .
Printing the Contents of the Screen ........................ .

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2-2
2-4

2-7
2-8

2-9
2-11
2-13
2-13
2-15
2-16
2-17
2-17
2-19
2-21

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iv Contents

Local Printing from DOS

Redirecting Logical Devices to Local Ports.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Printer Characteristics ............................
Matching Printer Port and Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing and Copying Files to a Local Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
Using the PRINT Command ............................
Using the COPY Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Controlling the Print Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Remove Files by Name from the Print Queue. . . . . . . . .. . . . ..
Remove All Files from the Print Queue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Show Printer Queue Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Printing the Contents of the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

3-2
3-3
3-7
3-9
3-9
3-10
3-11
3-11
3-12
3-12
3-12

Remote Printing from DOS

Redirecting a Logical Device to a Remote Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Your Default Remote Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sending a File to a Remote Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .
Using the NET PRINT Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Print Queue Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disconnecting from a Remote Printer .......................

4-2
4-3
4--4
4--4

4-5
4-6

Index
Figures
1-1
1-2
1-3
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6

Overview of the Printing Process ............ , ........ . 1-2
VAXmate Serial Printer Port and Serial Communications
Port ........................................... . 1-4
Workstation Using Local and Remote Printers .......... . 1-6
Control Panel Window ............................. . 2-3
Add Printer Dialog Box ............................ . 2-5
Setup Menu Commands ............................ . 2-7
Connection Dialog Box ............................. . 2-8
Communications Settings Dialog Box ................. . 2-10
Default Printer Dialog Box ......................... . 2-12

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2-7
2--8

2-9

Print Dialog Box .................................. 2-14
Copy Command Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-15
Setting Up Connections to Print to a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-20

Tables
1-1
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4

2-5
3-1
3-2
3-3

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3-4
4-1
4-2
4-3

VAXmate Workstation Default Port Settings .............
Installation and Setup Functions ......................
Selecting Printers .................................
Ways to Send Text to a Printer from MS-Windows ........
Spooler Priority Menu Commands .....................
Spooler Control Menu Commands .....................
Setting Printer Types with MODE command .............
Default Settings for MODE Command Communications
Setup ...........................................
Ways to Send Text to a Local Printer ...................
Ways to Send Screen Contents to a Local Printer .........
Network Commands for Setting Default Remote Printers ...
Commands for Checking Print Queue Status .............
How to Redirect a Remote Printer .....................

1-5
2-4
2-6

2-13
2-17
2-18
3-5
3-9
3-9
3-12
4-4
4-5
4-6

About This Manual
The Personal Computing Systems Architecture (PCSA) is an extension
of DIGITAL systems and networking architecture that merges VMS and
MS-DOS environments. The PCSA network may include VAX, MicroVAX,
or VAXmate servers running VAXlVMS Services for MS-DOS or VAXmate
Services for MS-DOS. It also includes the DECnetJPCSA Client software
that runs on PC workstations and on VAXmate workstations. Other PCSA
products include the ThinWire Ethernet products and other peripherals,
such as the LN03 Plus and the LA75 Companion printers.
The DIGITAL PCSA network fully integrates all the elements of personal
and corporate computing required for direct information access and
sharing. Thus, it has computing and communication capabilities
substantially better than those of conventional PC local area networks
(LANs).

Manual Objectives

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The manual explains how to use MS-Windows and DOS to set up
or change workstation configurations for printi~g with a standalone
workstation or a workstation connected to a network, and how to print
files and the contents of screens.
This manual is intended as companion documentation to the on-line
Information System and the Microsoft Windows User's Guide, the
MS-Windows Enhancements, the MS-DOS Reference Manual, and Using
Networks from Your Workstation.

Intended Readers
This manual is intended for workstation users familiar with PCSA
MS-Windows or DOS who want to change their workstation configuration
for use with local or, in a network environment, remote printers.
You should have access to information about the printers you want to use.
Your printer hardware manual contains information you need to install
your printer and to set baud rates, protocols, and other variables. If your
workstation is connected to the network, see your system administrator
for information about the printers you can use with servers.

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viii About This Manual

'lb use Chapter 2 of this manual, you should be familiar with MS-Wmdows
menus and commands.
'lb use Chapter 3 of this manual, you should be familiar with DOS.
'lb use Chapter 4 of this manual, your workstation should be connected to
the PCSA network and you should be familiar with DOS.

The manuals listed in the following table contain information that can be
helpful to you.

Associated Manuals
See...

For...

Your printer hardware
manuals

Information specific to your printers that is not
covered in this guide, such as installing the printer
and adjusting the printer settings for baud rate
and protocol

Your workstation handbook
and configuration guides

Information specific to your workstation that is not
covered in this manual

Microsoft Windows User's
Guide, MS-Windows
Enhancements and MS-DOS
Reference Manual

Additional information about MS-Windows and the
DOS commands covered in this manual

DOS Enhancements

Additional information about the DOS commands
to use for printing

Using Networks from Your
Workstation

Additional information about PCSA network
commands covered in this guide

VAX/VMS Services for
MS-DOS Administration
Guide

"~Sserver

Information about setting up print queues on a

About This Manual

Manual Organization
The following table can help you locate information in this guide.
Chapter 1

Introduces the PCSA printing process and includes special
information you need for printing with applications.

Chapter 2

Explains how you can use MS-Windows to change
the workstation printing configuration your system
administrator set up for you for both local and remote
printers. Also explains how to print files and the contents
of your workstation screen, and how to control the print
job.

Chapter 3

Explains how you can use DOS commands to change
the workstation printing configuration your system
administrator set up for you for local printers. Also
explains how to print files and the contents of your screen,
and how to control the print job using DOS commands.

Chapter 4

Explains how you can use MS-Net commands from the
DOS prompt to connect to and use remote printers in the
PCSA network.

Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Convention

Meaning

red type

In examples, what you type is shown in red..

CtrllP

Hold down the Ctrl key while you press the P key.

enter

Type all text, spaces, and punctuation marks exactly as
they are printed. Then, press the key indicated.

IEnterl

Press the Enter key.

ShiftlPrt Sc

Hold down the Shift key while you press the Prt Sc key.

CtrllAltlPrt Sc

Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys while you press the Prt
Sc key.

workstation

Refers to a VAXmate or PC computer used on a network,
or a standalone VAXmate computer.

In the index, tables and figures are indicated by "t" and "f," respectively.

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1
Introduction
With PCSA MS-Windows or DOS, you can print files on a local printer- a
printer plugged into the back of your workstation- or a remote printera printer connected to a server on the PCSA network.
The VAXmate standalone workstation is configured for use with DIGITAL
serial printers. In a PCSA network, your system administrator is
responsible for setting up your local and remote printers, and DOS
and MS-Windows to use those printers. When you start your workstation,
you can begin printing immediately. However, you can change the way
your printers are set up, and the way DOS and MS-Windows use those
printers. The chapters in this book provide information for changing the
established printing settings.
Before you can change any of your printing settings, for either
MS-Windows, DOS, or an application, you should understand some
basic concepts about printing, configuring your workstation, and local and
remote printers.
This chapter introduces you to the printing process in the PCSA
environment and to the following concepts:

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Serial and parallel ports for local workstation printing

•

Network printing services

•

Logical devices and their relationship to printer ports, printers,
applications, and data to be printed

•

The printer drivers for MS-Windows

•

How printing from some applications can differ from printing directly
from MS-Windows or DOS

1-1

1-2

Introduction

An Overview of the Printing Process
Before you change any of your workstation printing settings, it is
helpful to understand the process of printing from MS-Windows, DOS,
or an application. An overview of the printing process is illustrated in
Figure 1-1 and the list of steps following the figure. Later chapters
explain the commands you use to set up and use your printers.

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LA50
Logical
Devices

iSTEP 1

STEP 2

Physical
Devices

STEP 3

Printers

STEP 4
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Figure 1-1

Overview of the Printing Process

1. You start the printing process when you tell either MS-Windows, DOS,
or an application to print a file. Later chapters explain the commands
you can use to send files to a printer.
2. MS-Windows, DOS, or the application you are using sends the data
to a logical device, which acts like a funnel to channel the data
to the correct physical device; for example, a printer port on your
workstation.
There are three logical devices (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3) that can be
associated with the physical devices.

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Introduction 1-3

(3. The logical device channels the data to a physical device, which is
either a local printer port on the back of your workstation or a remote
printer connected to a server on the network. Your workstation
automatically directs LPT1 to local printer ports. You can redirect, or
assign, logical devices to other physical devices on your workstation or
on the network.
The local printer ports have certain characteristics, such as the
rate at which they transmit or receive data. Your local printer has
similar characteristics. You must be sure that the local printer port
characteristics and the printer characteristics match.
The characteristics of remote printers are set up by your system
administrator. On VAX servers, the system administrator uses a
utility called PCSA_ADMIN.COM to define the printer queues for
some DIGITAL printers. For other printers, the system administrator
uses VAX/VMS utilities and commands to set up the printer queues,
printer forms, and other information needed before making the printer
available for use on the server.

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On the VAXmate server, the system administrator uses DOS
commands, such as the MODE command described in Chapter 3
to set up the printers.
4. The physical device sends the data to the printer, and the file prints.
Your printers connect directly to the physical devices. You must
identify the local printers you have connected to your workstation
and which remote printers you want to use. See your system
administrator for a list of the remote printers that are available
for your use.

Serial and Parallel Ports for Local Workstation
Printing
Serial and parallel ports are the hardware connections on your
workstation. You use serial ports for connecting serial printers and
communications devices, and parallel ports for connecting parallel
printers. A serial or parallel port can come installed on your workstation.
You can also install ports as optional hardware. For information about the
kind of port installed on your workstation, see your workstation hardware
documentation.
There are two serial ports on the back of the VAXmate workstation: the
Serial Printer Port (SPP) and the serial communications port (COM1), as
shown in Figure 1-2. You can connect serial printers to the serial ports.

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1-4

Introduction

With an expansion box, you can install parallel printer ports and
additional serial ports. To connect a parallel printer to your workstation,
you must have a parallel printer port instilled. For information on
installing and connecting your parallel printer, see your workstation and
printer manuals.

MR·l004-SI

Figure 1-2 VAXmate Serial Printer Port and Serial Communications
Port

Serial ports have settings that control how the port sends and receives
data. Serial printers have similar settings. The following workstation
port settings and printer settings must match before you can send a file
to print:
•

Baud rate

•

Parity

•

Data bits or word length

•

Stop bits

•
•

Retry
Modem control or "handshake"

Introduction 1-5

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For a listing of the factory-installed printer settings, see your printer
manual. For the default settings for a serial communications card you
install, see your serial card hardware documentation. The default settings
for the VAXmate workstation serial ports are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1

VAXmate Workstation Default Port Settings

Port

Baud Rate

Parity

Stop Bits

Data Bits

spp

4800

None

COMl

9600

None

There are three ways to match these settings:
•

Check and set the switches on the printer to match the default
workstation settings. Changing the printer switches makes the
changes to the printer settings permanent. See your printer manual
for directions.

•

Change the port settings by using the DOS MODE (for a VAXmate
workstation) or the DIGITAL DECMODE (for PC workstations)
commands communications setup. You can add the MODE or
DECMODE commands to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Then, each time
you restart the workstation, the port settings are set automatically.
For more information on the MODE and DECMODE commands, see
Chapter 3.
NOTE

To change the SPP settings to match the printer, you must use
the MODE command.
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Use the MS-Windows Control Panel to change the communications
port settings. For information on using the Control Panel, see
Chapter 2.

1-6 Introduction

Network Printer Services
In addition to the workstation printer ports to which you can connect local
printers, PCSA services let you use printers connected to servers on the
network. Your workstation can use printers connected to a server as if
they were plugged directly into your workstation.
Figure 1-3 shows a simple configuration of a workstation and printers in
a network. The figure shows a local printer connected to the serial printer
port on the workstation and a remote printer connected to the workstation
through the server.

NETWORK

MR-1002-sJ

Figure 1-3 Workstation Using Local and Remote Printers

Logical Devices
Logical devices are like pointers that channel data from an application to
local printer ports and printers or to remote printers. Most applications
and commands use logical devices instead of physical printer ports when
they send a file to print. Before you can print, you must be sure that the
logical devices point to the physical printer port or remote printer you.
want to use.
There are three logical devices: LPT1 (or PRN), LPT2, and LPT3. When
you start your workstation, the workstation software assigns LPTI to a
local port.

Introduction

1-7

On a VAXmate workstation, LPTl is assigned to the Serial Printer
Port (SPP). If you have installed a parallel printer port in a VAXmate
expansion box, you should redirect LPTl to the parallel printer port before
you try to use it. For information on redirecting LPT1, see Chapter 3.
On a workstation with only parallel printer ports installed, the logical
devices are assigned to the parallel printer ports.
When you send a file to be printed from either MS-Windows or DOS, the
file is sent to the logical device, which channels the data to the correct
printer.
For more information about redirecting logical devices to the local ports
on your workstation and the print servers available to you on the network
from both MS-Windows and DOS, see Chapters 2, 3, and 4.

Printers and Printer Drivers in MS-Windows
MS-Windows uses printer driver files to tailor general printing functions
for different kinds of printers.
The VAXmate workstation includes printer driver files for the following
supported serial printers:

•
•

LA50

•
•
•
•

LN03 Plus

•

PrintServer 40

LA75 Companion (DEC and STD)
LN03 Plus with ISO/PC cartridge (DEC and STD)
LN03R
LA210 Letterprinter (DEC, STD)

In addition, the PCSA MS-Windows includes printer driver files for
unsupported printers. For a list of supported and unsupported driver
files available in MS-Windows, select the Add New Printer command from
the Control Panel Installation menu. For information about unsupported
driver files, see your Software Product Description (SPD).
When you configure your workstation and printer, you tell the workstation
what kind of printers you are using and which printer driver files to use.
In addition, you add a printer and printer driver file using the Control
Panel Installation menu. For more information on adding printers in
MS-Windows, see Chapter 2.

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1-8 Introduction

Printing Modes
Some printers, for example the LA75 Companion, have more than one
mode of operation:
DEC mode

The printer has full use of the DIGITAL printer driver files
and printer function.

STD mode

A DIGITAL printer emulates an IBM Proprinter.

HPmode

A DIGITAL serial printer emulates a Hewlett-Packard ink jet
printer.

When you configure your workstation, you must set the mode in which
the printer should operate. For more information on setting printer
characteristics, see Chapters 2 and 3.

Printing from Applications
The following list includes information about applications printing from
MS-Windows and DOS. For more information, see your application
documentation.
•

Using printing commands
Many applications have their own print commands. Whenever
possible, use the application print command to send application
files to a printer. For applications that do not have print commands,
use the MS-Windows Print command or the DOS PRINT command.

•

Using LPTl
Some applications always direct data to be printed to LPTl. When
using an application that always prints using LPT1, you must
redirect LPTl to the printer you want to use before running the
application. For information on redirecting logical devices, see
the MODE command in Chapter 3 or the NET USE command in
Chapter 4.

•

Selecting printer types
'Ib print to an LA75 Companion in STD mode (emulating an IBM

Proprinter) from an application, specify the printer type to the
application as IBM Proprinter.

Introduction 1-9

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Printing screens
From MS-Windows and DOS, you can print the contents of the whole
screen by pressing the ShiftlPrt Sc keys. ShiftlPrt Sc always directs
data to LPTl.
From the DOS prompt, you can also print to the local printer on
LPTl using line echo, which prints what is displayed on the screen
character by character. To use line echo, press the CtrllP keys. Not all
applications support line echo; if an application does not support line
echo, nothing prints after you press CtrllP as long as you are using
the application. When you return control to MS-Windows or exit to
DOS, line echo starts again. Press CtrllP again to stop line echo.

•

Selecting default printers
Some applications let you select a default printer from within the
application. You can use the Control Panel in the application to select
a printer from the list of printers you have made available to
MS-Windows. For more information, see your application
documentation.

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End-of-file markers
Some applications do not include an End-of-file marker when they
send a file to the printer. If you send a file to a remote printer, and
the file does not print, the server may be waiting for an End-of-file
marker. From the application, press the CtrllAltlPrt Sc keys to send
an End-of-file marker to the server. Printing should begin then. If
the file still does not print, exit from the application. Printing should
begin then.

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Printing from MS-Windows
After you start your workstation, you can begin to print right away.
VAXmate standalone workstations are configured for using DIGITAL
serial printers. In a network, your system administrator is responsible
for setting up your workstation for using local and remote printers from
MS-Windows. However, you can change the way your workstation is set
up to print. To change the workstation configuration, you must:
1. Connect the printer and assign a logical device
2. Identify the printer types you have
3. Identify the printer types associated with the logical devices
4. Select the default printer
When you start your workstation and MS-Windows, your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and WIN.INI file give MS-Windows information
about your workstation and printer configuration, such as your default
printer, the logical device for the printer connection, and the serial port
settings.
You can change the information your workstation uses for printing with:
•

DOS MODE command (VAXmate workstations)

•

DIGITAL DECMODE command (PC workstations)

•

DIGITAL USE command

•

MS-Windows Control Panel

You use the DOS MODE or DIGITAL DECMODE commands to redirect
logical devices to local printer ports and set characteristics for the Serial
Printer Port (SPP). Use the MODE or DECMODE commands before
you start MS-Windows. For information on the MODE or DECMODE
command, see Chapter 3.

2-1

2-2 Printing from MS-Windows

You use the USE command from the MS-DOS Executive window to
redirect logical devices to remote printers. Alternatively, you or your
system administrator can use the Configuration Aide to add the USE
command to your key diskette and to the AUTOUSER.BAT file, which'
runs ,each time you start your workstation.
NOTE

When you use the Configuration Aide to add a remote printer
connection to your AUTOUSER.BAT file, you must supply
the service name for the printer, as assigned by your system
administrator. When you later select your default printer,
using the Control Panel, the mode of the your default printer
must match the mode of the printer service you set up using
Configuration Aide. For example, if your default printer uses
portrait mode, the service you use must also print using portrait
mode. Otherwise, the results are unpredictable.
See your system administrator or Using Networks from Your
Workstation for more information on the Configuration Aide.
The Control Panel changes the printer configuration and updates the
WIN .INI file with the printer configuration information.
This chapter explains how to:
•

Use the Control Panel

•

Make a printer available to your workstation

•

Set up your printer

•

Print and copy files

•

Control the print job

•

Print to a file

•

Print the contents of the screen

Using the Control Panel
The Control Panel is an application that lets you change some aspects
of the printer configuration. The changes take effect immediately. In
addition, the Control Panel updates the WIN.lNI file, which runs when
you restart MS-Wmdows. For more information on the WIN.lNI file, see
the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.

Printing from MS-Windows

2-3

To run the Control Panel:

1. In the MS-DOS Executive window, select the Run command from the
File menu.
The MS-DOS Executive window displays the Run command dialog
box.
2. In the dialog box, enter:
CONTROL IEnterl

The Control Panel window is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-1.

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Control Panel Window

Select the Installation and Setup menu titles to set up or make changes
to printer and serial port settings. Table 2-1 shows the Installation and
Setup menu functions.
For additional information on using MS-Windows and the Control Panel,
see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.

2-4

Printing from MS-Windows

Table 2-1

Installation and Setup Functions

Menu Title

Command

Function

Installation

Add New Printer

Add a printer driver :file

Delete Printer

Delete a printer driver file

Connection

Associate a logical device with a port
or file

Printer

Select default printers and printer
output modes

Communications Port

Match serial printer port settings to
the printer settings

Setup

Making Printers Available to Your Workstation
You must identify the type of local or remote printer you want to use. Use
the Add New. Printer command from the Installation menu of the Control
Panel.
When you use the Add New Printer command, you identify the name of
the printer driver :file for the type of printer you want to use. The printer
driver :file provides information to MS-Windows about how the printer
works. From MS-Windows and its applications, you can send :files only
to printers that have their printer types and driver :files named in the
Control Panel.
You can add a printer driver :file to MS-Windows when you want to:
•

Add an existing printer driver file to your WIN.INI :file.

•

Add a new printer driver :file. For information on adding a new driver
:file, see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.

To add an existing printer driver file to your WIN.INI file:
1. Select the Add New Printer command from the Installation menu.
MS-Windows displays the Add Printer dialog box. Figure 2-2 shows
the Add Printer dialog box.

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Executive
Control Panel

ttS-DOS

Add Printer
Insert the disk with the printer file
you wish to add into driue A. or choose
an alternatiue driue/directory:

o
k-

Fast
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(Cancel)

Figure 2-2 Add Printer Dialog Box

2. In the text box, enter the location of the printer driver files. In a
PCSA network, the printer driver files are typically L: \ WIN\ UTIL.
For VAXmate standalone workstations, the printer driver files are
typically located on drive C: \ WIN\ UTIL.
3. Click on the Ok command button.
MS-Wmdows displays a dialog box, listing the printer types available
in the selected directory.
4. From the list box, select a printer.
The name of the corresponding printer driver file is displayed in the
Printer File text box of the dialog box.
See Table 2-2 for information on selecting printers.

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Table 2-2 Selecting Printers
Printer

Printer Type

LA50

Digital LA50

LA75 Companion

Digital LA75DEC

LA210 Letterprinter

Digital LA210DEC

LN03

PostScript

PrintServer 40

PostScript

LN03 Plus with or without CG-Times cartridge

Digital LN03PLUS

LN03 Plus with ISO/PC cartridge

Digital LN03DEC

LA75 Companion to emulate IBM Proprinter

Digital LA75STD

LN03 Plus with ISO/PC cartridge to emulate
IBM Proprinter

Digital LN03STD

LA210 Letterprinter to emulate an IBM
Proprinter

Digital LA210STD

5. Click on the Add command button.
MS-Windows displays a dialog box.
6. Click on the No command button.
In a network environment, selecting the No command button is the
normal procedure. However, if you want to copy the printer driver file
to yoU! hard disk, enter the name of the directory you want to copy
the file to and select the Yes command button.
MS-Windows updates your WIN.lNI file to include information for the
new printer driver.
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If you add a driver file that is already listed in your WIN.lNI file, you can

remove the duplicate driver file name by selecting the Delete Printer
command from the Installation menu. Follow the prompts to delete the
duplicate driver file. For more information, see the Microsoft Windows
User's Guide.

Setting Up Your Printer
To set up your printer, select commands from the Control Panel Setup

menu. This section explains how to use the Control Panel Setup menu to:
•

Tell MS-Windows the printer types associated with the logical devices

•

Match printer and serial port settings

•

Select default printers and identify printer format settings

Figure 2-3 shows the Setup menu commands.

Cursor Blink
Slow
Fast

,+-

.-+,

Double Click
Slow
Fast

Figure 2-3 Setup Menu Commands

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Associating Printer Types and Logical Devices
With the MODE and DECMODE commands, you redirect logical devices
to local printer ports. With the USE command, you redirect logical devices
to remote printers. With both commands, you must tell MS-Windows
which logical devices you are using for your printers.
Use the Connection command in the Setup menu to associate the printer
type with the logical device.

To set or change printer connections:
1. Select the Connection command from the Setup menu. MS-Windows
displays the Connection dialog box, as shown in Figure 2-4.

trinter
Digital LH03DEC on LPT2:

~onnection

LPT1

--JI.:.J..

LPT2
LPT3
COM1
COM2
EPT:

~'DNlllomm'IIImID'om""",,~
L- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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(canCel )

Figure 2-4 Connection Dialog Box

2. From the Printer list box, select the printer type that matches the
printer you want to use. The logical device for the selected printer is
displayed in the Connection list box, located at the right.

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3. From the Connection list box, select one of the logical devices: LPTl,
LPT2, LPT3, or COMl. You can associate only one printer type with a
logical device.
To cancel a printer type and logical device, select None.

4. Click on the Ok command button.

Matching Printer Port and Printer Settings
Before you can send a file to the local printer, the following printer and
workstation ports settings must match:
•

Baud rate

•

Word length, or data bits

•

Parity

•

Stop bits

•

Handshake, or modem control

NOTE

You must use the MODE command to change the SPP settings to
match the printer. For information. on the MODE command, see
Chapter 3.
Use the Communications Port command on the Control Panel Setup
menu to change the communications port settings, even if you have
already made the changes using the DOS MODE command. Control
Panel settings take effect each time you start MS-Wmdows.

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To change communications port settings:
1. Select the Communications Port command from the Setup menu.

MS-Windows displays the Communications Settings dialog box, as
shown in Figure 2-5.

Communications settings
laud Rate:
~ord

IBil

Length 04

Pa.r.ity

o Euen

o Odd

• Hone

,S.top Bits

151

01_5

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fort

15 COM1:

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Cancel

Figure 2..:..s Communications Settings Dialog Box

2. Select the communications port COM! or COM2.
The settings for the selected communications port are displayed in the
dialog box.
3. Select the rest of the settings.
The Handshake option "Hardware" is equivalent to XONIXOFF.
See your printer documentation for the proper communications port
settings.
4. Click on the Ok command button. The communications port you
selected is set up.

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Selecting a Default Printer
After adding a printer driver file to your WIN.INI file and setting up your
local and remote printers, you must tell MS-Wmdows which printer to use
as the default printer. When you use the MS-Windows Print command,
the file prints on your default printer.
Your default printer can be either a local printer or remote printer
available to your workstation. You select your default printer using
the Setup menu Printer command, and you can change your default
printer at any time. For information on making a printer available to
your workstation, see "Making Printers Available to Your Workstation" in
this chapter.
NOTE

When you use the Control Panel to select a remote printer as your
default printer, the mode of the your default printer must match
the mode of the printer service you set up using Configuration
Aide. For example, if your default printer uses portrait mode, the
service you use must also print using portrait mode. Otherwise,
the results are unpredictable.

To select or change your default printer:
1. Select the Printer command from the Setup menu.
MS-Windows displays the Default Printer dialog box, listing all the
available printers and associated logical devices. Figure 2-6 shows
the Default Printer dialog box.

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Default frinter
Digital LA5D on LPT1:
I

•

Printer Tillleouts (seconds)-----.
leuice not selected: ~
Iranslllission retry:
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( cancel)

Figure 2-6 Default Printer Dialog Box

2. From the list box, select the printer name.
3. Click on the Ok command button.
MS-Windows displays the Output Mode dialog box, containing the
mode settings specific to the printer you selected.
4. Select the options you want. The Output Mode options available
depend on your printer.
5. Click on the Ok command button.
The printer you select becomes the MS-Windows default printer.

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Printing and Copying Files
Many applications have their own print commands. Whenever possible,
use the application print command to send files from an application to
a printer. For information on the application print command, see your
application documentation.
For applications that do not have print commands, use the MS-Windows
Print or Copy commands, listed in Table 2-3. The MS-Windows Print and
Copy commands are explained in detail in the following sections.
Table 2-3 Ways to Send Text to a Printer from MS-Windows
Method

Select from ..•

Description

Print command

MS-DOS Executive File
menu

Sends the file to your default
printer. Starts the Print Spooler
application and sends files to the
Spooler, which queues them to
the printer.

Copy command

MS-DOS Executive File
menu

Copies files directly to the logical
device you name.

Using the MS-Windows Print Command
Using the Print command, you can send files to a local or remote default
printer.
NOTE

Most applications have a command that prints application files.
When possible, you should use the application command to print
those files.
To print a text file using the Print command, display the MS-DOS

Executive window and:
1. Click on the name of the text file you want to print. You can print
one or more files at a time. For information on how to select multiple
files, see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.
The file name you select is highlighted.

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2. Select the Print command from the File menu.

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MS-Windows displays the Print dialog box, as shown in Figure 2-7.
I1S-DOS Executive

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I LI -

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D: \

~C~. .----------------------. . . . . . . . . .. .
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(cancel]
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USER.CA
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Figure 2-7 Print Dialog Box

If the file name displayed in the Print dialog box is different from
the one you want to print, enter the correct file name over the one
displayed.
3. Click on the Ok command button.
The MS-DOS Executive window displays the Print Spooler dialog box,
which tells you the file is being sent to the Spooler for the default
printer.
NOTE

Printing begins after the file has been sent to the Print Spooler.
The length of delay before printing begins depends on the
complexity and length of the file you are printing, and on the
number of other files waiting in the Print Spooler queue.

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To cancel a print request, click on the Cancel command button in the
Spooler dialog box.
For more information on the Spooler and displaying the status of your
print request, see "Controlling the Print Job" in this chapter.

Using the MS-Windows Copy Command
Using the Copy command, you can send files to printers other than
the default printer. To print files using the Copy command, display the
MS-DOS Executive window and:
1. Click on the names of the files you want to copy. You can copy one or
more files at a time. For information on how to select multiple files,
see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.
The file names are highlighted.
2. Select the Copy command from the File menu.
MS-Windows displays the Copy command dialog box, as shown in
Figure 2-8. The file names you selected are shown in the Copy text
box.
liS-DOS Executive

D: \

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DRNE. .
,opy: IEXCERPT.TXT
AUTOE
AUTOU
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BSHEL
COMMA
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COHFI
(cancel)
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)
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EXCER
LADDRt.~~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~
MDRIUE.SYS
USER.BAT
USER.CA
USER.OLD
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Figure 2-8 Copy Command Dialog Box

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3. In the To text box, enter the logical device for the printer you want to
use to print the file: LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COMl.
4. Click on the Ok command button.
MS-Windows displays a message at the bottom of the Copy dialog
box that the file you selected is being copied. When the copying is
complete, MS-Windows removes the dialog box from the window.

Controlling the Print Job
The MS-Windows Spooler is an application that stores files waiting in
a print queue to be printed and provides commands that let you control
printing. When you use the Print command from the MS-DOS Executive
window or from a Desktop application:
1. The Spooler application starts.
2. MS-Windows displays the Spooler icon in the icon area.
3. The Print command sends the file to be printed to the Spooler
application.
4. The Spooler sends the file to the printer queue. The file starts to print
if no other files are printing or waiting to print.
You can perform tasks with other applications while the Spooler
application is running.
If you expand the Spooler icon, the Spooler window lists:
•

A menu bar with the Priority menu and the Controls menu titles.
Use the commands in these menus to control printing.

•

File names in the order they are to be printed.
This listing is the print queue.
The Spooler prints the files one at a time, in the order they are listed.
If the listing scrolls off the bottom of your window, use the vertical
scroll bar to see the entire list.

•

Printers available to the workstation.
The Spooler lists the files waiting to print under the printer on which
they will print.

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To control printing, use the Priority menu commands and the Control
menu commands. With these menu commands you can:
•

Allocate the resources devoted to printing or to other applications

•

Interrupt or cancel print jobs

The following sections explain the Priority menu commands and the
Control menu commands.

Allocating Printing Resources
The Priority menu commands let you allocate resources to the Spooler
and other applications. There are two commands, Low and High. A check
mark in the menu shows the current setting. Low is the default.
Table 2-4 shows the two Priority menu commands and describes their
functions.
Table 2-4

Spooler Priority Menu Commands

Command

Function

Low

Allows other applications you are working with to use more
of your workstation resources. Printing has a lower priority
and may be slower.

High

Allows the print job to use more of your workstation
resources. Your system and the other applications you
are using may slow down.

Interrupting or Canceling Print Jobs
The Control menu commands let you interrupt or cancel a print job.
For example, you can interrupt a print job to change a printer ribbon.
Table 2-5 shows the three Control menu commands and describes what
they do.

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Table 2-5 Spooler Control Menu Commands
Command

Function

Pause

Interrupts a print job. Changes the printer status in the
Spooler window from Active to Paused. The printer stops
printing.

Resume

Restarts an interrupted print job. Changes the printer
status in the Spooler window from Paused to Active. The
printer continues printing.

Terminate

Cancels a print job. MS-Windows displays the Terminate box
so you can confirm that you want to cancel the request to
print the file.

NOTE
If you cancel a job while it is printing in graphics mode, you may

need to reset your printer, by turning it off and then on again, to
ensure the buffer is cleared. For more information on resetting
your printer, see your printer documentation.

To use the Control menu commands:
1. Select the Spooler window or icon.
-

The Spooler window displays the printers you are using. The default
printer is highlighted.
2. Select the Control menu.
3. Click on the command you want.
The Spooler window display changes to show the state of the printer.
The Spooler application can display information about the status of your
printing jobs; for example, the printer can run out of paper. If the Spooler
has printer status information to display but the Spooler window or icon
is not selected, the title bar or icon flashes. Select the Spooler window or
icon to display the message.

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Printing to a File
Th check that a file has been formatted correctly for printing, you can send
the contents of the file to "print" (be stored) in another file. The second
file includes modifications made by the printer driver to the "printed" file.
The modifications are control characters or formatting commands, as in
the case of the PostScript driver, that the driver inserts to control the
printer output. When you print to the second file, you can view and edit
the contents of the "printed" file (stored now in the second file) to check
printing format before sending the file to the printer.
For example, if you are using a PrintServer 40, you could print
a document to a file named MANUSCRIPT.PRN. First you set up
MS-Windows to use the PostScript driver to process the document. When
you print the document, the PostScript driver inserts control characters
that are necessary to control the output on the PrintServer 40 in the file
MANUSCRIPI'.PRN. You can check MANUSCRIPT.PRN to see that the
correct control characters are present. When you are ready to produce a
paper copy of the document, you can print the file on the PrintServer 40.
Th print to a file, you must:
1. Edit the WIN.lNI file to add the name of the output file to the Ports
section
2. Associate a logical device name (the output file name) with the printer
driver you want used
3. Use the Print command to process the file you want "printed"
You must edit the WIN.INI file to set up the file to which you want to
print. When you edit the WIN.lNI file, you add a command that sends
printer output to a file rather than to the default printer. You can edit
the WIN .INI file using the MS-Windows Notepad application. Add the
following line to the Ports Section of your WIN.INI file:
filename.PRN=

Where:
filename

Is the name you want MS-Windows to assign to the output file
created when you print to a file.

For example, you could add the following line to the Ports section of your
WIN.INI file:
MANUSCRIPT.PRN=

You must use the .PRN extension. MS-Windows overwrites the file each
time you print to the file.

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For more information on the MS-Windows WIN.lNI file and on using the
Notepad application, see the Mircosoft Windows User's Guide.
After you edit the WIN.INI file and close the Notepad application, you
must associate the printer type with the file to which you want to direct
the printing output. 1b set the connection:
1. Start the Control Panel.

2. Select the Connections command from the Setup menu.
MS-Windows displays the Connections dialog box, as shown in
Figure 2-9.

HI - I LI

Itonnection
LPT2:
LPT3:
COH1 :
COH2:

EPT:

,(;RlrT_PHt~

C
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(cancel)

Figure 2-9 Setting Up Connections to Print to a File

3. From the Printer list box, select the printer you want to use when you
process your file for printing.
4. From the Connection list box, use the scroll bar to display the file
name for the file to which you want to print. Select the :file name to
associate the printer type and the :file name.
5. Click on the Ok command button.
Now use the Printer command from the Setup menu to select the printer
type you. associated with the.PRN file as your default printer.

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MS-Windows is now set up to print to the file. You use the MS-Windows
Print command. MS-Windows directs output to the file you named in your
WIN.INI file and set up using the Control Panel.
After you check the contents of the "printed" file to see that it contains the
correct control characters, you can send the file to the printer. To send the
file to the printer, you reset your printer connections and default printer.
NOTE
You can have two of the same printer driver files named in your
WIN.INI file. Then you can associate one with the file name you
want to use and associate the other with a logical device.
In this way, after printing to a file, you need only reselect your
default printer to reprint the file and produce a paper copy.

Printing the Contents of the Screen

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With MS-Windows, you can send the contents of your screen to the printer
on LPTl. For you to print a screen, the GRAPHICS /R command must be
loaded and run before MS-Windows starts. The GRAPHICS /R command
is loaded for you with the workstation installation software and should be
part of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, which runs whenever you start your
workstation.
If the GRAPHICS /R command is not part of your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file, you must either run GRAPHICS /R at the DOS prompt or add the
command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file before you can print screens.
You can edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file using the MS-Windows Notepad
application, or by using a text editor, such as EDLIN, at the DOS prompt.
If you add the command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you must restart
your workstation for the command to take effect.
For more information on the GRAPHICS /R command, see the MS-DOS
Reference Manual. For information on using Notepad, see the Microsoft
Windows User's Guide. For information on using EDLIN, see your DOS
documentation.

To print your screen, press the ShiftJPrt Se keys.
NOTE
Do not press the ShiftIPrt Sc keys if LPTl is being used by another
application. The results are unreliable.

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Local Printing from DOS
After you start your workstation, you can begin to print right away.
VAXmate standalone workstations are configured for using DIGITAL
serial printers. In a network, your system administrator is responsible
for setting up your workstation for using local printers. However, you
can change the way your workstation is set up for local printing from the
DOS prompt. Changing the workstation configuration for local printing
involves:

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•

Redirecting logical devices. You must redirect logical devices if you
are using serial ports for printers. If you are using parallel ports, the
logical devices are assigned automatically.

•

Setting printer characteristics. Printer characteristics control the
formatting of printed files.

•

Setting serial port characteristics. Your printer settings and your
workstation port settings must match.

NOTE
To redirect logical devices on a PC workstation, set printer
characteristics, and match serial printer and serial port settings,
use the DIGITAL DECMODE command. To prepare code pages,
use the DOS MODE command. For information on the DOS MODE
command, see your DOS reference manual.
In addition, before you can print from a serial printer (such as a

DIGITAL serial printer) that can use XONIXOFF protocol and that
is connected to your PC workstation, you must run XONXOFF. To
know whether your serial printer can use the XONIXOFF protocol,
see your printer documentation.
This chapter explains how to use local printers from DOS. Specifically.
this chapter covers:
•

Redirecting logical devices to printer ports

•

Setting printer characteristics

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3-2

Local Printing from DOS

•

Matching port and printer settings

•

Printing and copying files to a local printer

•

Controlling the print job

•

Printing the contents of the screen

Redirecting Logical Devices to Local Ports
1b redirect any of the logical devices, use the MODE command (on a PC
workstation, use the DECMODE command) with the format:
MODE LPT4t=port

Where:
LPT#

Is the logical device you want to redirect: LPTl (or PRN), LPT2, LPI'3.

port

Is the serial port (SPP, COM!, or COM2 ) or installed parallel port
(LPT).

For example, to redirect LPT2 to the serial communications port COMl,
enter:
C> MODE LPT2=COM1 !Enter!

1b cancel any redirection to a serial port and assign LPTl to an installed
parallel port, enter:
C> MODE LPT1=LPT !Enter!
Mode Setup Utility Version 1.11
@ Copyright 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 by Digital Equipment Corporation

Parallel port redirection canceled successfully.

NOTE

When there is no parallel port installed, this command cancels
any redirection.
After redirecting LPTl to a port other than SPP, such as the
communications port or to remote printers, you can redirect LPTl to
the Serial Printer Port (SPP), by entering:
C> MODE LPT1=SPP !Enter!

1b redirect logical devices on a PC workstation, use the DECMODE
command. For example, to redirect LPT2 to the communications port,
enter:
C> DECMODE LPT2=COM1!Enter!

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For more information about logical devices and redirection, see Chapter 1.

Setting Printer Characteristics
When you connect a serial printer to your workstation, you must use the
MODE command to identify the type of printer you are using and to set
printing formats. You can set printing formats for the following printers:

•

LA.50

•

LA75 Companion (DEC and STD)

•

LN03 Plus

•

LN03 Plus with ISOIPC cartridge (DEC and STD)

•

LA210 Letterprinter (DEC and STD)

•

LJ250 and LJ252 Companion Color Printers (DEC and HP)

•

IBM Proprinter (STD)

•

IBM Personal Computer Color4 Printer

•

IBM Personal Computer ColorS Printer

NOTE

H you are connecting an LA50 to a PC workstation, you must set
the XONIXOFF protocol switch on your printer. For information
on setting the printer XONIXOFF protocol switch, see your LA50
printer guide.
After setting the XONIXOFF protocol switch on the LA50 printer,
you must run the XONXOFF command. For information on the
XONXOFF command, see the section, "Matching Printer Port and
Printer Settings," in this chapter or the DOS Enhancements Guide.
You can identify the printer type and set the printer characteristics each
time you start the workstation by including the MODE command in your
AVTOEXEC.BAT file. You can use the MS-Windows Notepad application
or a DOS text editor such as EDLIN to edit your AVTOEXEC.BAT file.
For information on using Notepad, see the Microsoft Windows User's
Guide. For information on using EDLIN, see your DOS documentation.

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To specify your printer type and set printing formats, use the MODE
command, with the format:
MODE LPT#, type,width,lpi,retry,qual,bold

Where:
LPT#

Is the logical device for the printer port: LPTl, LPT2, or LPT3. For
serial printers connected to the Serial Printer Port (SPP), LPT1 is the
default setting.

type

Is the printer type. 1b determine the printer type, refer to Table 3-1. If
you do not include a printer type, the MODE command determines the
printer type from the current setting. If there is no current setting, the
MODE command prompts you for the printer type.
Printers operating in DEC mode, such as the LA75 Companion printer
(type is LA75DEC), the LN03 Plus with ISOIPC cartridge (type is
LN03DEC), the LN03 (type is LN03PLUS) and the LA210 Letterprinter
(type is LA210DEC), are treated as LA50 printers.
Printers operating in STD mode, such as the LA75 Companion printer
(type is LA75STD), the LN03 Plus with ISO/PC cartridge (type is
LN03STD), and the LA210 Letterprinter (type is LA210STD) are treated
as IBM Proprinters.
In DEC mode, the LJ250 Companion Color Printer (type is LJ250DEC)
is treated as an LJ250 Companion Color Printer. In HP mode, the
LJ250 Companion Color Printer is treated as a Hewlett-Packard ink jet
printer.

width

Is the number of characters to print on each line: 80, 96, or 132
characters. For printer types operating in STD mode, you can specify 80
or 132 characters on a line only.

lpi

Is the number of lines per inch, either 6 or 8.

retry

Is the number of times to resend data to the printer if there is a failure.
This can be:
p

Keep sending forever
Send once and do not try to send again

If you do not use the retry parameter, the MODE command uses the
default ( - send once and do not try to send again) or the previous
setting. If you have connected the printer to the communications
port and redirected a logical device (for example, LPT2) to the
communications port,.retry is enabled on that communications port.

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qual

Is the print quality:
d
e
h

bold

Draft quality
Enhanced quality
High-quality resolution

Is the number of times the print head passes over each printed line.
This can be:
b
n

Bold
Normal

For example, to set up the LA75 Companion printer on LPTl for 80
characters on a line, 8 lines per inch, continuous retry, draft quality, and
normal type, you enter:
C>MODE LPT1,LA75,80,8,p,d,nIEnterl

Table 3-1

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Setting Printer Types with MODE command

Printer

Printer Type

LA50

LA75 Companion

LA75DEC

LN03 Plus
LN03 Plus with ISOIPC cartridge

LN03DEC
LN03DEC

LA210 Letterprinter

LA210DEC

LJ250 and LJ252 Companion Color
Printers

LJ250DEC

LA75 Companion to emulate IBM
Proprinter

LA75 or LA75STD

LN03 Plus with ISOIPC cartridge

LN03STD

..-

to emulate IBM Proprinter

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Table 3-1 (Cont.) Setting Printer Types with MODE command
Printer

Printer Type

LA210 to emulate an IBM
Proprinter

LA210STD

LJ250 and LJ252 Companion
Color Printers to emulate HewlettPackard Ink Jet Printer

LJ250HP

IBM Proprinter

STD

IBM Personal Computer Color4
Printer

COLOR4

IBM Personal Computer ColorS
Printer

COLORS

Comments

You can set the print quality and bolding for some, but not all, printer
types. For information on setting print quality and bolding for your
printer type, see your printer manual.
You can set printer characteristics each time you start the workstation
by including the MODE command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You
can use the MS-Windows Notepad application or a DOS text editor such
as EDLIN to edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For information on using
Notepad, see your Windows documentation. For information on using
EDLIN, see your DOS documentation.
To display information about the MODE command formats and

parameters, at the DOS prompt, enter:
C>MODE IEnterl

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Matching Printer Port and Printer Settings
Before you can send a file to a printer, the following printer and
workstation port settings must match:

•

Baud rate

•
•
•
•

Parity

Retry

•

Modem control

Data bits
Stop bits

To send a file to print on a serial printer connected to a PC workstation,
you must first run the XONXOFF program by entering:
c> XONXOFF IEnter!

For more information on the XONXOFF program, see the DOS
Enhancements Guide.
Use the MODE command communications setup to set the VAXmate
workstation port settings and the DECMODE command communications
setup to set up a PC workstation port settings.
If you use the MODE command, you must reset the workstation ports
each time you restart the workstation. To avoid having to reset ports
each time you start your workstation, add the MODE command to your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file. You can use the MS-Windows Notepad application
or a DOS text editor such as EDLIN to edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
However, if you change the type of printer you have connected to
the workstation, or if you are using two kinds of printers connected
to the workstation, you may have to use this command again. For
information on using Notepad, see the Microsoft Windows User's Guide.
For information on using EDLIN, see your DOS documentation.
The MODE command communications setup has the format:
MODE port baud,parity,databits,stopbits,retry,bypass

Where:
port

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baud

Is the baud rate: 50, 75, 110, 134.5, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2000,
2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, or 19200. The MODE command sets the
baud rate to 1200 by default.

parity

Is the parity:
e
o
n

Even
Odd
None

The MODE command sets the parity to even by default.
data
bits

Is the number of data bits: 5,6,7, or 8. The MODE command sets the
data bits to 7 by default.

stop bits

Is the number of stop bits: 1 or 2. The default is 2 for 110 baud and 1
for all others.

retry

Is the number of times to resend data to the printer if there· is a
failure. This can be:
p

Keep sending forever
Send once and do not try to send again

The MODE command sets retry to send once and do not try to send
again ( • ) by default.
bypass

Enables or disables modem control.signals:
m
b

Use modem control signals
Bypass modem control signals (equivalent to XONIXOFF
protocol)

On a VAXmate workstation, the MODE command default is to use

modem control signals.

For example, to set SPP for a printer that runs at 300 baud with even
parity, 7 databits, 1 stopbit, continuous retry, and XONIXOFF protocol,
enter:
C>MODE SPP 300,E,7,1,P,BIEnlerl

Comments
The PORT parameter is the only required parameter. You can list the
parameters in any order, separated by commas. If you do not include a
parameter, the MODE command sets the default.

The MODE command communications setup defaults are summarized in
Table 3-2.

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Table 3-2 Default Settings for MODE Command Communications Setup
Setting

Default

Baud rate

1200

Parity

E (even)

Data bits

Stop bits

2 for 11 0 baud; 1 for all others

Retry

- (disabled)

Bypass

M (use modem control)

Printing and Copying Files to a Local Printer
There are two ways to send files to print on a local printer, as shown in
Table 3-3. The sections that follow the table provide details on sending
files to a local printer.
Table 3-3 Ways to Send Text to a Local Printer
Method

Command Format

Description

PRINT command

PRINT filename.txt

Sets up a local print queue and
sends files to the printer.

COPY command

COPY filename.txt LPT#

Copies a file directly to the
printer.

Using the PRINT Command
After you have set up your printer using the MODE or DECMODE
commands and XONXOFF (for a PC workstation using serial printers),
you can start printing files. The PRINT command lets you send a file
to the queue for printing locally. While the file prints, you can continue
using other commands and programs.
To send files to the printer, use the PRINT command in its simplest form:
PRINT filename.txt

[, filename.txt, ... J

For example, to print the file EXCERPT.TXT, enter:
C>. PRINT EXCERPT. TXT IEnterl

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To print three files, EXCERPl'.TXT, STANZA.TXT, and SONNET.TXT,
enter:
C>PRINT EXCERPT.TXT, STANZA. TXT, SONNET. TXT !Erner!

To print all files with the extension .TXT, use the wildcard character (* ),
for example:
C>PRINT *. TXT IErnerl

Comments
The first time you use the PRINT command after starting or restarting
your workstation, it prompts you for the logical device. The default is
LPTI or PRN. Press the Enter key in response to the PRINT command
prompt. For example:
C>PRINT EXCERPT. TXT !Enter!
Name of list device [PRN]: !Ernerl
Resident part of PRINT installed
C:\EXCERPT.TXT is currently being printed

By adding the PRINT command (with the information about the logical
device for your local printer) to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you can stop
the PRINT command from prompting for information. For example, you
can add the following command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file:
PRINT /D:LPTl

To control aspects of the print job, you can use additional PRINT
command parameters. For information on these parameters, see the
section, "Controlling the Print Job,» in this chapter, and the MS-DOS
Reference Manual.

Using the COpy Command
The COPY command lets you copy a file to the printer without first
sending the file to a print queue. When you copy a file to the printer, you
must wait until the file finishes printing before you can continue using
other commands or programs.
To copy a file to the local printer, use the COPY command in the form:
COpy filename.txt LPT#

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Where:
filename

Is the file name, including the drive name and path of the file you
want to copy to the printer. If you do not include the drive, the COPY
command uses the current drive. If you do not include the path,
the PRINT command uses the current directory. You can use the
wildcard characters to copy multiple files with the same file name or
file extension.

LPT#

Is the logical device for the printer port.

For example, to print the file EXCERPT.TXT by copying it to the printer
connected to LPl'l, enter:
C> COPY EXCERPT. TXT LPTllEnterl

To copy all files with the .TXT extension to the printer, use the wildcard
(*) for the file name and specify the .TXT extension. For example:
C> COpy

*. TXT LPTllEnterl

Controlling the Print Job

When you use the PRINT command to send files to the printer, the PRINT
command creates a print queue into which it puts the files you want to
print. A single file starts to print immediately. Additional files wait in the
queue for their turn to print. You can remove specific, named files from
the print queue or remove all the files in the queue. In addition, you can
check the status of the print queue. The following sections explain the
commands you use to control the print job.

Remove Files by Name from the Print Queue
To remove a single named file or multiple named files from the print
queue, use the PRINT command with the following format:
PRINT filename.txt

Where:
filename.txt Is the full file name, including the drive name and path of the file
you want to remove from the print queue.
IC

Removes from the print queue the file named to the left of the IC
and all the files named to the right of IC.

For example, to remove the files EXCERPT.TXT and PROSE.TXT from
the print queue, enter:
C> PRINT Ic EXCERPT. TXT, PROSE. TXT IEnterl

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Remove All Files from the Print Queue
You can remove all files waiting in the print queue by using the PRINT
command with the following format:
PRINT

Where:

Removes from the print queue all files waiting to be printed and stops
printing the remainder of any file currently being printed.

For example, to empty the print queue, enter:
C> PRINT
PRINT

IT !Enter!

queue is empty

Show Printer Queue Status
To show printer queue status, use the PRINT command without a
filename. For example:
C> PRINT !Enterl

Printing the Contents of the Screen
There are two ways to print the contents of the screen on a local printer,
as shown in Table 3-4.
Table 3-4 Ways to Send Screen Contents to a Local Printer
Method

Command
Format

Description

Print Screen

ShiftJPrt Sc

Prints the current full-screen image to LPl'l.

Line Echo

CtrllP

Prints whatever is displayed on the screen,
character by character, to LPTI. Press the
CtrllP keys once to turn Line Echo on; press
the CtrllP keys a second time to turn Line

Echo off.

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NOTE

You can print graphics using the following printers:
•
•

LA50
LA75 Companion (DEC andSTD)

•

LN03 Plus

•

LN03 Plus with ISOIPC cartridge (DEC and STD)

•

LA210 Letterprinter (DEC and STD)

•

LJ250 and LJ252 Companion Color Printers(DEC)

•
•
•

mM Proprinter (STD)
mM Personal Computer Color4 Printer
mM Personal Computer ColorS Printer

To use the ShiftIPrt Sc keys to print screen graphics, the GRAPHICS
command must first be loaded and run. The GRAPHICS fR command is

loaded for you with the workstation installation software and should be
part of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, which runs whenever you start your
workstation.
If the GRAPHICS command is not part of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or if
the GRAPHICS fR command is in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (for printing
screens from MS-Windows), you must either run GRAPHICS at the DOS
prompt or add the command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file before you can
print screens. If you add the command to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you
must restart your workstation for the command to take effect. For more
information on the GRAPHICS command, see the MS-DOS Reference
Manual.
You can use the MS-Windows Notepad application or a DOS text editor
such as EDLIN to edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. For information on
using Notepad, see your Microsoft Windows User's Guide. For information
on using EDLIN, see your DOS documentation.

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4
Remote Printing from DOS
Before you can print a file on a remote printer, you must:
1. Connect to the network
The NET START RDR and the NET START RDRB02 commands
connect your workstation to the network.
For information on using NET START RDR and NET START RDRB02,
see Using Networks from Your Workstation.
2. Connect to a printer on a server
The NET USE command redirects a logical device to the remote
printer you want to use.
NOTE

Your system administrator should include the necessary
commands on your key diskette or key disk and can tell you
the service names of the remote printers available to you.
The following sections describe how to:

•
•
•
•
•

Redirect a logical device to a remote printer
Set up a default printer on the network
Send a file to the remote printer
Check print queue status
Disconnect from a remote printer

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Redirecting a Logical Device to a Remote Printer
'lb connect to a remote printer, you must redirect a logical device to the
printer.

After you connect to a remote printer, you can display a list of the remote
printers you can connect to by entering the NET USE command without
specifying a printer. The NET USE command lists all the remote services
you are connected to, including remote printers.
'lb redirect a logical device to the remote printer, use the NET USE
command, with the format:
NET USE LPT# \\nodename\servicename%username [password 1*]

Where:
LPl'#

Is the logical device you want to assign: LPTl (or PRN), LPT2,
.

or LPT3.

Each logical device can be assigned to only one printer at a time.
However, more than one logical device can be assigned to a single
printer.
nodename

Is the DECnet node name for the server from which the printer
runs. You must include a space and two backslashes ( \ \ )
before the node name.

servicename

Is the service name for the remote printer. A single backslash
( \ ) separates the node name from the service name.

username

Is the username for the VAXlVMS account that you are using. A
percent sign (% ) separates the service name from the username.

password

Is the password associated with the username you supply.

Prompts you for the password, if you do not supply it. When you
type the password to respond to the prompt, the password is not
displayed on the screen. You can use the asterisk ( * ) for security.

For example, the following command lets you connect to printer device
LPT2, for the SARLAT account with the service name LN03_DPORT, on a
remote server named MUSE, and prompts for the password:
C>NET USE LPT2 \\MUSE\LN03 DPORT%SARLAT *IEmerl

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4-3

Comments
To display a list of the remote printers you have connected to, use the
NET USE command without specifying a printer. The command lists all
the remote resources you are connected to, including the remote printers.
For example:
C> NET USE IEnterl
USE Utility Version 2.0
Local
Status Device
D
H
I
K

LPT1:

[Virtual drives: D:-G:]

Service Service
Type
Name
DISK
FILE
FILE
FILE
FILE

Access

\ \MUSE\POET
\ \MUSE\ VXSYS
\ \MUSE\ WRITER
\ \MUSE\PCAPP
\\MUSE\LN03_DPORT

Command completed successfully.

When you connect a logical. device to a remote printer, that connection
supersedes any local redirection. After you disconnect from a remote
printer, any local redirection of the logical device takes effect again.

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To temporarily disconnect all remote printers, use the command:
C> NET PAUSE PRDRIEnterl

To reconnect the remote printers, enter:
C> NET CONTINUE PRDR IEnterl

Some applications and commands print only to LPTl. For this reason,
if you want applications to print to a local printer, you should connect
to the remote printers using LPT2 or LPT3. In this way, you can avoid
redirecting LPTl each time you want to switch between the local and
remote printer.

Setting Your Default Remote Printer
You can set a remote printer as your default so that you always connect
to it when you start the workstation. To set up a remote printer as your
default printer, add to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file the commands described
in Table 4-1.

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Table 4-1

Network Commands for Setting Default Remote Printers

Command

Function

NET START RDR
NET START -RDR802

Starts the network

NET USE printer alias

Associates the printer device you want to use the
network printer

The network must start before you can begin to use a remote printer. Put
the NET START RDR command before the NET USE command in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
After editing your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you must restart your
workstation for the new commands to take effect.

Sending a File to a Remote Printer
When you send a file to a remote printer, the workstation uses the printer
as if it were local. To send files to a remote printer, you can use:
•

MS-Windows commands

•

DOS commands

•

NET PRINT command

The MS-Windows and DOS commands you can use to print to a remote
printer are the same as the commands you use with a local printer. For
more information on the MS-Windows and DOS commands, see Chapters
2 and 3.
The following section explains how to use the NET PRINT command from
DOS to send a file to a remote printer.

Using the NET PRINT Command
To send a file to a remote printer on the server, use the NET PRINT
command from the DOS prompt, with the format:
NET PRINT filename.txt LPTi

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Where:
filename.txt

Is the name of the ASCII text file you want to print.

LPT#

Is the logical device assigned to the remote printer you want to
use: LPTI (or PRN), LPT2, or LPT3.

For example, to print the file EXCERPT.TXT on the remote printer LPT2,
enter:
C> NET PRINT EXCERPT. TXT LPT21Ente,I

Comments

When you use NET PRINT to send a file to the remote printer, the
file goes to a print queue on the server. The following section provides
information on checking the remote print queue status.

Checking Print Queue Status
Table 4-2 shows how to use the NET PRINT command to check the status
of the:

C'"
/

•

Queue of a printer you identify by logical device

•

Queue of a printer you identify by service name

•

Server default print queue

Table 4-2

Commands for Checking Print Queue Status

To check the status of...

Use the command.••

Printer queue identified by
logical device

NET PRINT LPT#

Printer queue identified by
service name

NET PRINT \ \ nodename \ servicename

Server default print queue

NET PRINT \ \ nodename

For example, to show the queue status of the printer with the logical
device LPT2, enter:
C> NET PRINT LPT21Enteri

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Disconnecting from a Remote Printer
To disconnect from a remote printer, use the NET USE command with the
ID qualifier. You must disconnect a logical device from a remote printer
before you can redirect it to another printer. For example, if you have
redirected LPT2 to a remote printer and then decide to use LPT2 for a
local printer connected to COM2, you must first disconnect LPT2 from the
remote printer before redirecting it to the local printer port. To disconnect
LPT2 from a remote printer, enter:
C> NET USE LPT2 /D IEnterl

Table 4-3 shows the steps you follow and the commands you use to
redirect logical devices.
Table 4-3 How to Redirect a Remote Printer
Step
Purpose
Command
1

Disconnect from the
remote printer.

NET USE LPT# fD

Connect to a different
remote printer.

NET USE LPT# \ \ nodename \ device

To redirect LPT2 to QUILL instead of SCRIPT, enter:
C> NET USE LPT2 /D IEnterl

Command completed successfully.
C>NET USE LPT2 \ \MUSE\ QUILL IEnterl

Command completed successfully.

Index Key

(

Symbol

Meaning

Information is found in a figure.

Information is found in a table.

(Index
A

(/'

Adding printers to MS-Windows
2-4
'
Applications
printing from, 1-8
printing screen displays, 1-9
selecting default printers from
1-9
'
se~ecting printer types, 1-8
USIng LPT1, 1-9
AUTOEXEC.BAT
changing in MS-Windows, 2-1
for connecting to remote printers
4-3
'
setting serial printer port
characteristics, 1-5,3-3

B
Baud rates, 1-4
default VAXmate workstation
settings, 1-5t
setting for serial printer port
2-10,3-3
'
Before using remote printers, 4-1

C
Canceling print jobs
in DOS, 3-11
in MS-Windows, 2-17
Canceling redirection in DOS 3-2
Changing printer priorities from
MS-Windows, 2-17
Checking remote print queue status
from DOS, 4-5
Communications ports, 1-3
default VAXmate workstation
settings, 1-5t

Communications ports (cont'd.)
setting port characteristics in
DOS, 3-3
setting port characteristics in
MS-Windows, 2-10
COM ports
See Communications ports
Connecting a remote printer from
DOS, 4-1
Connecting to the network from
DOS, 4-1
Controlling local print jobs from
DOS, 3-11
Controlling print jobs from
MS-Windows, 2-16
Control Panel
associating printers and logical
devices, 2-8
for changing MS-Windows
WIN.INI file, 2-2
for printing to a file in
MS-Windows, 2-19
functions of Installation and
Setup menus, 2-3t
matching printer port and printer
settings, 2-9
selecting default printers, 2-11
setting port characteristics in
MS-Windows, 2-10
Setup menu, 2-7
COPY command (DOS)
sending files to local printers,
3-9,3-10
Copy command (MS-Windows)
2-15
'
Copying files to a local printer from
DOS, 3-9
CtrllP

Index 1

Index

CtrllP (cont'd.)
in DOS, 3-12t
printing application screen
displays, 1-9

D
Data bits, 1-4
setting for serial printing ports in
DOS, 3-8
DEC mode
defined, 1-8
DECMODE command
See also MODE command
canceling logical devices, 3-2
matching printer port and local
printer settings, 3-7
MS-Windows and, 2-1, 2-9
redirecting logical device names,
3-2
setting local printer characteristics, 3-3
Default printers
selecting in MS-Windows, 2-11
setting remote printers in
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 4-3
Deleting files from the local print
queue (DOS), 3-11
Deleting files from the print queue
(MS-Windows), 2-18t
Disconnecting from a remote printer,
4-3,4-6
NET PAUSE PRDR, 4-3

H
Hewlett-Packard emulation (HP)
from DOS, 3-4
HPmode
defined, 1-8
from DOS, 3-4

IBM Personal Computer Color4
Printer, 3-13
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3

IBM Personal Computer Color8
Printer, 3-13
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
IBM Proprinter (STD)
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
IBM Proprinter emulation, 1-8
from DOS, 3-6t
from MS-Windows, 2-6t
printing from applications, 1-8
Interrupting print jobs
in MS-Windows, 2-17

L
LA210 Letterprinter (DEC and STD)
DEC and STD modes defined,
1-7
selecting printer type in
applications, 1-8
selecting printer types in
MS-Windows, 2-6t
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
LA50

setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
LA75 Companion (DEC, STD)
DEC and STD modes defined,
1-8
selecting printer type in
applications, 1-8
selecting printer types in
MS-Windows, 2-6t
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
Line echo
defined" 1-9
in applications, 1-9
printing screen displays character
by character in DOS, 1-9
Listing remote resources
NET USE command, 4-2
LJ250 Companion Color Printer
(DEC and HP)

Index· 3

(

LJ250 Companion Color Printer
(DEC and HP) (cont'd.)
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
LJ252 Companion Color Printer
(DEC and HP)
DEC and HP modes defined, 3-3
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
LN03
selecting printer type in
MS-Windows, 2-6t
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
LN03 Plus
DEC and STD modes defined,
1-7
selecting printer type in
MS-Windows, 2-6t
setting local printer characteristics in DOS, 3-3
Local printers
canceling redirection in DOS,
3-1
defined, 1-1
printing files from DOS, 3-9
printing files from MS-Windows,
2-12
redirecting logical devices from
DOS, 3-1
selecting default printers in
MS-Windows, 2-11
setting printer characteristics in
DOS, 3-3
Local printing
controlling the print job with the
MS-Windows, 2-15
controlling the print job with the
MS-Windows Spooler, 2-16
controlling the print job with the
PRINT command, 3-9
copying files in DOS, 3-9
copying files in MS-Windows,
2-13
deleting files from the local print
queue (DOS), 3-12

Local printing (cont'd.)
deleting files from the print queue
(MS-Windows), 2-18t
DOS PRINT command, 3-9t
printing files in DOS, 3-7
printing files in MS-Windows,
2-13
printing screens in DOS, 3-12
printing screens in MS-Wmdows,
2-21
printing to a file in MS-Windows,
2-19
setting serial printer port
characteristics, 3--4
Local print queues
deleting files from the queue from
MS-Windows, 2-18t
deleting files in the queue from
DOS, 3-11
MS-Windows Print Spooler, 2-16
Logical devices, 1-1,1-6,1-7
canceling redirection in DOS,
3-1
checking remote print queue
status from DOS, 4-5
default assignments, 1-7
defined, 1-2
local printers and, 1-6
redirecting for local printers in
DOS, 3-1
redirecting to print to a file in
MS-Windows, 2-19
redirecting to remote printers
from DOS, 4-2
remote printers and, 1-6
using in MS-Windows, 2-8
LPTl, 1-9
application use of, 1-9
printing screens in MS-Windows,
2-21
redirecting to remote printers
from DOS, 4-2
redirecting to SPP in DOS, 3-1

Index

M
Matching local printer and port
settings
in DOS, 3-7
in MS-Windows, 2-9
MODE command
See also DECMODE command
canceling logical devices, 3-2
matching printer port and local
printer settings, 3-7
MS-Windows and, 2-1,2-9
redirecting logical device names,
3-2
redirecting logical devices
in MS-Windows, 2-8
serial printer port setting
defaults, 3-8t
setting local printer characteristics, 3-3
Modem control
bypass modem control signals,
3-8
setting for serial printing ports in
DOS, 3-8

N
NET PAUSE PRDR command, 4-3
NET PRINT command, _4--4
checking remote printer queue
status from DOS, 4--4
NET START RDR802, 4-1
NET START RDR command, 4-1
NET USE command, 4-2
disconnecting from a remote
printer in DOS, 4-6
listing remote resources, 4-2
redirecting logical devices for
remote printers, 4-2
Network printers
See Remote printers

p
Parallel ports
defined, 1-3

Parity, 1-4
-setting for serial printing ports in
DOS, 3-8
Physical device defined, 1-3
Ports
parallel, defined, 1-3
serial, defined, 1-3
PRINT command (DOS), 3-9
clearing the local printer queue,
3-12
controlling local printing, 3-11
deleting a file from the local print
queue, 3-11
Print command (MS-Windows)
printing files, 2-13
spooler, 2-16
Printer driver files
adding to WIN.INI, 2-4
defined, 1-7
Printer ports, 1-3
Printer types, 1-7
selecting in MS-Windows, 2-6
Printing multiple files on a local
printer, in DOS, 3-9
Printing process overview, 1-2f
Printing screens
from applications, 1-8
from DOS, 3-12
from MS-Windows, 2-21
Printing to a file, 2-19
Priority menu
controlling print job priority,
2-17

R
Redirecting logical devices
for local printers from DOS, 3-2
for remote printers, 4-2, 4-6
in MS-Windows, 2-1,2-8
Redirection
defined, 1-3
Remote print
restarting interrupted print jobs
in MS-Windows, 2-18t
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Index 5

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Remote printers
before using, 2-1,4-1
connecting from DOS with the
NET USE command, 4-3
controlling the print job with the
MS-Windows Spooler, 2-16
defined, 1-1
deleting files from the print queue
in MS-Windows, 2-18t
disconnecting from DOS, 4-6
for use in MS-Windows, 2-8,
2-11
NET ~SE PRDR command,
NET PRINT command, 4-4
queue status from DOS, 4-5
redirecting logical devices, 4-2
4-6
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selecting default printers, 2-11
sending a file to, from DOS, 4-4
setting defaults in
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 4-3
temporarily disconnecting from
DOS, 4-3
Remote printer services, 1-6
Remote print queues, 4-6
Retry, 3-4

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Selecting default printers
from MS-Windows applications,
1-9
in MS-Windows, 2-11
Serial communications port, 1-3
location on VAXmate, 1-4f, 1-5
VAXmate default settings, 1-5t
Serial ports
defined, 1-3
Serial Printer Port (SPP), 1-3
default VAXmate workstation
settings, 1-5t
location on VAXmate, 1-4f
logical device assignment, 1-7
matching settings with printer
settings in DOS, 3-3

Serial Printer Port (SPP) (cont'd.)
matching settings with printer
settings in MS-Windows,
2-9
redirecting logical devices from
DOS, 3-2
setting port characteristics, 1-4
VAXmate default settings, 1-5t
Setting bold or normal printing for
local printers in DOS, 3-5
Setting default printers
in MS-Windows, 2-11
remote printers in DOS, 4-3
Setting lines per inch in DOS for
local printers, 3-5
Setting line width in DOS for local
printers, 3-4
Setting local printer characteristics
in DOS, 3-3 to 3-6
Settin!1ocal printer type in DOS,
Setting printing priorities in
MS-Windows, 2-17
Setting print quality in DOS, 3-5
Setting serial port
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 3-3
characteristics in DOS, 3-3
Shift/Prt Sc keys
printing application screen
displays, 1-9
printing screens in DOS, 3-12t
printi~2;creens in MS-Windows,
Spooler, 2-16
canceling print jobs, 2-18t
controlling print jobs, 2-16
deleting files from the print queue
in MS-Wmdows, 2-18t
interrupting print jobs, 2-18t
MS-Windows print command and,
2-13
Priority menu commands, 2-17
restarting interrupted print jobs,
2-18t
SPP See Serial Printer Port
STD mode, 1-8

Index

Stop bits, 1-4
setting serial printing ports in
DOS, 3-8

v
VAXmate ports, 1-3

w
WIN.INI file, 2-1
adding printer driver files, 2-4
changing, 2-2, 2-19

x
XONXOFF program, 3-1,3-3, 3-8
how to run, 3-9

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