Printer Definition Language
When defining the Printer Definition Language (PDL) for printers in P98616, you might be presented with additional options based on the PDL and platform type that you select:
When defining line printers, you must also define:
Characters per inch
Columns per page
Lines per inch
Lines per page
Note: Use this formula to calculate the paper dimensions:Columns per page/Characters per inch = width in inches (85/10=8.5) Lines per page/Lines per inch = height in inches (66/6=11)
When you define a line printer, the system disables the PostScript and PCL options. The system also disables the detail area at the bottom of the form. Any paper types selected are cleared.
When you define a line printer that uses the IBM i platform, options appear within a box labeled iSeries Only. Use these fields to define the IBM i encoding that the printer supports:
ASCII Encoding
EBCDIC Encoding
When you define a PostScript or PCL printer in combination with the IBM i platform, the ASCII Encoding option is automatically selected and the iSeries Only box is disabled.
Only users with knowledge of building parameter strings for printers should use the custom option. The custom option uses an advanced feature of P98616. When you define a custom printer, a field appears beneath the Custom option. Enter the name of the conversion filter that you want to use in this field. You can add or modify conversion filters by selecting Advanced from the Form menu. The Advanced menu option is available only when the Custom option is selected. You can select an existing filter or add new filters on the Work With Conversion Programs form.