Migrate from IP PrintWay basic mode to extended mode

Description: Since z/OS® V1R5, the IP PrintWay™ component of Infoprint Server can operate in a mode called IP PrintWay extended mode. IP PrintWay extended mode uses the SYSOUT Application Programming Interface (SAPI) to obtain output data sets from the JES spool. IP PrintWay extended mode provides better performance, improved usability, and additional functions. For information about the enhancements and limitations in extended mode, see z/OS Infoprint Server Customization

IP PrintWay basic mode is the name used for the original IP PrintWay mode of operation. You can continue to run IP PrintWay basic mode in z/OS V2R1. In future releases, IBM will make enhancements only to IP PrintWay.

You can run IP PrintWay basic mode and IP PrintWay extended mode at the same time only if you make sure that IP PrintWay basic mode and IP PrintWay extended mode select different print jobs from the JES spool to print. Otherwise, unpredictable results can occur.

Element or feature:

Infoprint Server.

When change was introduced:

Basic mode was stabilized in z/OS V1R5. Extended mode was introduced in z/OS V1R5.

Applies to migration from:

z/OS V1R13 and z/OS V1R12.

Timing:

Before installing z/OS V2R1.

Is the migration action required?

No, but recommended because it will become a requirement in a future release.

Target system hardware requirements:

None.

Target system software requirements:

If you use Infoprint Central to work with IP PrintWay extended mode print jobs and printers, you need:
- An operating IBM® HTTP Server base element of z/OS
- The XML Toolkit for z/OS V1.10 (5655-J51)
- One of these Java products:
  - IBM 31-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V7 (5655-W43) –
  - IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V7 (5655-W44) –
  - IBM 31-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6.0.1 (5655-R31) –
  - IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6.0.1 (5655-R32) –
  - IBM 31-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6 (5655-R31) –
  - IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6 (5655-R32)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
In addition to IBM 31-bit SDK for z/OS, Java™ Technology Edition, V6 (5655-R31), one of the following will also work:
- IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java Technology Edition, V6 (5655-R32)
- IBM 31-bit SDK for z/OS, Java 2 Technology Edition, V5 (5655-N98)
- IBM 64-bit SDK for z/OS, Java 2 Technology Edition, V5 (5655-N99)
To use IP PrintWay extended mode to print to VTAM-controlled printers, Infoprint Coaxial Printer Support for z/OS (5655-N62) is required.

Other system (coexistence or fallback) requirements:

None.

Restrictions:

None.

System impacts:

None.

Related IBM Health Checker for z/OS check:

Use check INFOPRINT_PRINTWAY_MODE, available with APAR OA26583, to determine if you are currently using IP PrintWay basic mode.

Steps to take: See "Migrating from IP PrintWay basic mode to extended mode" in z/OS Infoprint Server Customization.

Reference information: See the following information:

z/OS Infoprint Server Customization describes the features and limitations of IP PrintWay extended mode and how to customize IP PrintWay extended mode. It also describes how to customize the common message log and Infoprint Central.
z/OS Infoprint Server Operation and Administration describes how to log in to Infoprint Central and how to view messages in the common message log. It also describes how to modify printer definitions for IP PrintWay extended mode.
z/OS Infoprint Server User's Guide describes considerations for submitting print jobs when you use IP PrintWay extended mode.
z/OS Infoprint Server Messages and Diagnosis describes how to trace IP PrintWay extended mode.
The Infoprint Central online help system describes how to use Infoprint Central.