Configuring Mainframe or iSeries Printer sessions

  1. Start a BlueZone Mainframe or iSeries Printer session from Session Manager or from the desktop icon.
    A window opens prompting you for a profile name.
  2. In the File name field, type a name and click Save. BlueZone automatically assigns the correct file extension for the session type.
    The session starts and the Define New Connection window opens.
  3. Enter the host information:
    1. In the Connection Name field, type a name for the session.
    2. In the Host Address field, type the IP address or DNS name.
    3. In the TCP Port field, type the port number.
    All of the other fields are optional.
    Note: Your host may require an LU Name in order to properly route print jobs to your job queue. In this case, you must enter an LU Name or the connection to your mainframe fails.
    If you are configuring an iSeries host, the configuration window has Device Name instead of LU Name. The same rule applies as stated above. Your iSeries host may require a Device Name (sometimes referred to as Terminal ID) in order route print jobs correctly. In this case, you must type a Device Name or the connection to your host fails.
  4. Click OK twice to return to the BlueZone Printer Emulation screen.
  5. From the BlueZone Mainframe Printer menu bar, click Session Connect.
    You are now connected to your host. Connected and Ready display on the BlueZone status bar.