iSeries printing using host print transform

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.

1. Click File → Print Setup from the menu bar
2. Click the Passthrough tab and define the following:
   1. Check the Send all Data Directly to the Printer check box.
   2. Clear the Use Printer Definition to Convert Formatting Commands to Printer Escapes check box. Checking this results in unpredictable behavior.
   3. Select a target printer: either Use default Windows Printer or Print to File.
3. If you are auto creating the device or toggling Host Print Transform from the emulator, click TN5250E (located at the bottom of the property sheet) to open the TN5250E Properties dialog:
   1. Check the Host Print Transform check box
   2. Specify a printer Manufacturer Type and Model as specified by the iSeries. (for example *HP4).
      Important: You must include the asterisk in the name of the printer (*HP4).
4. Set the Custom Name, Custom Library, Formfeed and Paper options as needed.