Host Print Transform, also known as the "Transform" feature in iSeries printer files and device descriptions, is similar to SCS ASCII transparent printing in that the target ASCII printer is controlled directly by the host print job. The data and the control characters are on the host in ASCII or are converted to ASCII prior to sending the them to the printer. Therefore, no EBCDIC to ASCII conversion is required.
Mandatory Emulator Settings:
Settings required in the File:Print Setup property sheet necessary to properly configure the emulator for this feature.
In the Passthrough tab, select the Send all Data Directly to the Printer check box only.
In the Passthrough tab, uncheck the Use Printer Definition File check box. Checking this will result in unpredictable behavior.
Select a target printer, the Use default Windows Printer check box, or Print to File.
If auto creating the device or toggling transform from the emulator, select the TN5250E button, check the Host Print Transform check box and specify a printer manufacturer and model type as specified in the iSeries. (ex. *HP4).
Ignored Emulator Settings:
Settings that are have no affect once the Mandatory Settings are made.
All settings are ignored except those specified because the emulation is completely bypassed.