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CHAPTER 4: TCP/IP Printing
TN3270e to type 3287. Connection to the IBM mainframe is accomplished
through a TN3270e server. The TN3270e server can be either internal to the IBM
mainframe or externally attached, such as a channel or LAN-attached gateway. The
print server then accepts SCS/DSC (LU1/LU3) data from the IBM mainframe
application through TCP/IP (TN3270e). Printer messages are returned through
the same TN3270e link.
In general, configuring the IBM mainframe to print to the Ethernet to
Twinax/Coax Print Server is the same as configuring for a new TN3270e printer.
The VTAM TCP/IP profile is modified to include the Telnet device, the printer
group name, the IP address group, and the printer group. JES is then modified to
include the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server destination id and description.
Lastly the mainframe’s print application, such as JES23X or VPS, is configured for
the remote printer.
Refer to the appropriate IBM mainframe and TN3270e server documentation for
configuration instructions.
Once you have assigned a TCP/IP address to the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print
Server and verified the address, go to Section 7.2 to continue the configuration of
the print server.
4.3 Configuring for IPDS Printing
Once you have assigned a TCP/IP address and verified the address (see Section
4.1.1), go to Chapter 8 to continue the configuration of the AS/400 or IBM
mainframe system.
4.4 Configuring OS/400 for TN5250e
TN5250e is an extension of the Telnet display protocol used in IBM AS/400
systems. IBM has limited printer support in TN5250e to only one type of printer, a
3812-1 SCS Page Printer. Use this protocol only if you are attaching a 3812-1
printer.
4.4.1 C ONFIGURING THE AS/400
To configure your AS/400 to support TN5250e printing, the AS/400 must meet
the following software requirements:
• Be running OS/400 V3R2 or newer,