Chapter 13 Using Telnet Commands for TN5250

store tn dest <dxprn>copytimeout<copytimeoutvalue>

See page 307 for store command descriptions.

List Commands

list tn

list stored tn

list default tn

See page 335 for list command descriptions.

TN5250 Auto Connect Command

tn dest <dxprn>startstop

See page 342 for a detailed description.

Getting Started

Set the following items when first configuring the NIC for use with an AS/400 running TN5250:

•The IP address of the AS/400 you are planning to use. Example: store tn dest d1prn as400 192.75.11.1

•The device description or queue name you want built on the AS/400 for the printer. This must be unique to the printer.

Example: store tn dest d1prn devicedesc MOCHA3812

•Enable the printer to autmatically connect to the AS/400 when it is first powered up or automatically reconnect if the original connection is lost.

Example: store tn dest d1prn autoconnect

In most circumstances, all other settings can be left as default. The printer should be reset (powered off and on again) for the settings to take effect.

If you do not wish the printer to connect automatically when powered up then leave the autoconnect disabled and control the connection manually with the following command:

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