Topic: V5 Printing and E-Output Overview
V5 provided more change in iSeries output capabilities than any previous release. Substantial new options for printing and e-output were delivered by OS/ 400, PSF/ 400, Infoprint Server for iSeries, and Infoprint Designer for iSeries. These changes included a new document composition system, PDF on the iSeries, output e-mail support, transforms for network image and print data streams, Web-ready AFP, Internet Print Protocol (IPP) support, and more.
This session is an overview of these new components in V5, focusing on what's new with V5R2.
Topic: iSeries 400 Output Flow and Architecture
Today, more than ever, the iSeries is capable of creating sophisticated output and delivering it to the desired destination in the desired format. The new capabilities provided in V5R1 and V5R2 are built on the core iSeries print architecture and print flow. These new integrated capabilities extend output beyond just printing to the electronic distribution of information, to the ability to provide eOutput.f
This session provides a comprehensive introduction to the iSeries print and output architecture and information flow. A schematic of the architecture and flow will be introduced and used throughout the session to demonstrate how the V5R1 native iSeries tools can be used to build applications. The objective of this session is to provide an iSeries Administrator, Developer and/ or Programmer with the knowledge to choose the best integrated options for solving today's output strategy.
Topic: iSeries Output Application Development
Have you been asked to transform an existing preprinted-form-based application to fully electronic? Or, implement a new statement with variable image content? Or, make your organizations output available electronically? When you start looking for the right solution, you'll find is a bewildering array of options for creating iSeries output. Where once there was one option -- output specs within an RPG program -- there is now Infoprint Designer, Advanced Print Utility, Page Printer Formatting Aid, ISIS Papyrus, StreamServe, and many others. And don't forget DDS.
This session looks at the tools available to you for the design and
creation of output on iSeries.
Topic: InfoPrint Designer for iSeries
Infoprint Designer for iSeries is a comprehensive design platform for iSeries application output. Creating sophisticated, electronic documents and reports is essential with today's business and e-business-driven processes. Infoprint Designer is a tightly integrated design front-end to the iSeries print and output subsystem. It provides professional, fully graphical image and overlay design. More importantly, it integrates those elements and your application data into the final document or report, and positions you for "downstream" output functions such as PDF or email electronic distribution (see Infoprint Server sessions). Infoprint Designer is supported on V4R5 and later releases.
Topic: InfoPrint Server for iSeries
Infoprint Server for iSeries is a new V5R1 program product that adds electronic output distribution and print management capabilities to the iSeries. These new capabilities include iSeries support for PDF, integrated e-mail of iSeries output, transforms for PCL, Postscript, PDF, and web image formats, support for web-ready AFP, and more.
This session will introduce you to Infoprint Server and then use a series of application case studies to demonstrate how Infoprint Server could be put to work in your environment.
Topic: iSeries 400 Network Printing
Network (TCP/ IP) attachment of printers to the iSeries has been a significant step forward in connectivity and flexibility that may be
accompanied by a large step backward in printing functionality and control. Placing a printer on the network where the iSeries can share it with clients, other hosts, and LAN applications is a big plus. Choosing the best iSeries configuration option for your printer will determine the level of satisfaction your users have with their iSeries printing. Your understanding of the options will be key to providing the desired level of print functionality and printing control along with a happy end user.
In this session, you will learn:
1. The architecture and flow within OS/ 400 that supports TCP/IP
connectedprinters.2. How the various print managers -- LPR, PJL, SNMP,
Client Access, and AFP/ IPDS -- work and how they differ.3. How to configure printers for each of the print manager
connections -- LPR, PJL, SNMP, AFP/ IPDS.
4. V5 enhancements and tools.
About the Speaker:
Glenn Rose, IBM AS/400 and iSeries Printing Specialist
Glenn joined IBM in 1968 in the Data Processing Division and has held
sales, support and staff positions. He has been with the Printing Systems
Company since 1993. Prior to joining the IBM Printing Systems Company he
was an Advisory Systems Engineer specializing in the AS/ 400. His expertise
includes printing to both distributed and production printers and the AS/
400 interface to network and host environments..
Since joining the Printing Systems Company he has worked directly and
indirectly with large and small customers. His responsibilities have been
in sales, support and service roles. He has continued to specialize in the
AS/ 400, but has worked with all IBM Platforms.
He has assisted customers in the development and design of printing
solutions from conception to completion. He spent 18 months in Network
Printer Support interfacing with national and international customers
assisting them in identifying problems, needs and requirements. He has
helped customers implement large distributed printing networks as well as
first time customers understand the AS/ 400 installation requirements.
He currently is assigned to market support with direct responsibility for
AS/ 400 Printing. In addition to supporting business shows, Glenn is a
frequent presenter for briefings and conferences. Additional
responsibilities include teaching AS/ 400 Printing classes.
