Print queue settings

The Print Queue Properties property sheet is used to configure Print Queue operating parameters. Options include Auto-Pause, Show/Hide Status dialog, Submit to Log, and Spool settings.

From the BlueZone menu bar, click Options Print Queue or click the Print Queue icon on the BlueZone toolbar. The Print Queue Properties property sheet opens. The Options tab displays:

Options tab

Job Options
  • Auto-Pause Jobs Arriving in the Job Queue: If checked, jobs automatically pause after spooling from the host. To print a paused job, select the desired entry and press the Resume button located on the toolbar.
  • Start Printing while Job is Spooling from Host: This option is disabled.
  • Show Print Status / Abort dialog when Printing Jobs: If checked, the Print Status dialog is displayed while a job is being sent to the printer. The Print Status dialog includes a Cancel button to terminate printing. A progress indicator displays how much of the print job has completed.
  • Submit Completed Jobs to the Print Log: If checked, the print job details are submitted to the Print Log after the job has been sent to the printer.
Spool Settings
  • Base Filename: Used to set the base name that is used when creating a unique file name for host print job spool files.
  • Spool Directory: Displays the directory currently configured to accept host print job spool files.
  • Maximum Pint Log Entries: Used to specify the maximum number of Print Log entries to be kept and displayed in the print log. Whenever the maximum number is exceeded, the oldest entry is removed and the spool file automatically deleted from the disk.