The Define PFD Specifications display

allows

you

to

define

 

PFD

specif

such

as printer

type, characters

per

inch,

lines

per

inch, page

siz

rotation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

following table explains

each

field

of

the

Define

PFD

Specificati

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Printer

type

Specifies the printer

type you are

going

to

use. You

ca

 

 

5,

6, 7 and 9 for printer type. These values

previously

suppor

 

 

will

continue to support, the following printer types:

 

 

 

 

1

4224,

4234,

 

4230

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3812,

3816,

3930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33916, 4028

43820, 3825, 3827, 3829, 3835, 3900

53825, 3835, 3900 with the Advanced Function Image and Graphics feature

63831

73935

9Not specified

 

*DEFAULT

also

means

Not

specified.

If

*DEFAULT

or

9

is

specifie

 

theConfirm

or

Change

Printer

Attributes

 

 

screen

is

displayed

to

let

 

 

you

specify attributes for your printer type. If

you

know

 

 

your

printer,

but

 

the

printer is

not

supported

by

the

curre

 

AFP Utilities for AS/400, use this screen to specify

the

attr

 

example, if you specify that your printer supports

the

 

Bar

 

Contect

Architecture

(BCOCA),

the

printer

data

stream

for

bar

 

will

be created with BCOCA. However, if you

specify

 

that

yo

 

does not support BCOCA, the bar codes will be created with

 

 

Presentation Text Object Content Architecture (PTOCA). PTOCA bar

 

 

codes can be printed on

any

IPDS

printer,

but

BCOCA

bar

 

code

 

much

faster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any

valid four-digit IBM IPDS printer type

may

also

be

speci

 

field level

help

for

 

this

parameter

shows

a

list

of

the

pri

 

for

each

release

after

Version

 

3,

Release

2. As

new

printe

 

and supported, their four-digit type number will be

added

to

 

printers

supported. Because

this

may

occur

between

releases,

 

may

not

be

complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

specified

value

is

used

to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ Check

if

each

 

element

is

supported

by

the

printer.

 

 

 

 

Ÿ Create the appropriate data

stream

for

each

printer.

 

 

 

 

See

Appendix A,

“Printer

Characteristics”

on

page 413

for

the

 

 

 

differences

among

 

printers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Characters

per Specifies the number of characters per inch to print. A doub

 

inch

character is counted as two. You can choose 5.00,

10.00,

12.00

 

 

13.30,

15.00,

16.70,

18.00

and

20.00

for

the

CPI. The

default

v

 

 

10.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This value is used to decide horizontal positions when the

 

 

 

measurement

method

 

is

 

Row/Column.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This

value is used to decide the horizontal positions

of

the

 

 

box

element.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AS/400 specifications

The IBM AS/400, now known as the IBM iSeries, is a midrange computer system that has been a cornerstone of enterprise computing since its introduction in 1988. Designed to provide a robust platform for business applications, the AS/400 is celebrated for its reliability, scalability, and integrated database capabilities.

One of the key features of the AS/400 is its Integrated Operating Environment, which blends hardware and software resources seamlessly. This integration allows businesses to execute diverse workloads, ranging from traditional applications to modern web-based services, all on a single platform. The operating system, OS/400 (now IBM i), offers a rich set of APIs and tools for developers, simplifying application development and management.

Another standout characteristic of the AS/400 is its built-in database, DB2 for i. This powerful relational database management system allows for efficient data handling and provides advanced features such as support for SQL, XML, and JSON, making it easier for businesses to manage their data and integrate it with other systems. The database's tight integration with the operating system enables high performance and security.

In terms of scalability, the AS/400 can accommodate small businesses as well as large enterprises, with the ability to support hundreds of users simultaneously. Its architecture allows for easy upgrades in hardware, meaning that organizations can scale their systems without replacing the entire infrastructure.

Security is another critical attribute of the AS/400. With a sophisticated security model, it offers built-in user authentication, access control, encryption, and auditing capabilities to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

The AS/400 also supports multiple programming languages, including RPG, COBOL, Java, and PHP, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the development tools that best fit their needs. This diversity helps maintain legacy applications while also developing new ones that leverage modern technologies.

Moreover, the platform supports both traditional green-screen interfaces and modern graphical user interfaces, allowing organizations to transition smoothly into contemporary user experience paradigms.

Overall, the IBM AS/400 stands out as a resilient, flexible, and secure computing platform that enables organizations to effectively manage their business operations, streamline processes, and adapt to changing market demands. Its unique combination of integrated features and capabilities ensures that it remains relevant in today's fast-paced technology landscape.
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