Abstract for Infoprint Server Operation and Administration

This information describes how to customize Infoprint Server, which is a separately priced feature of z/OS®. This information applies to z/OS Version 2 Release 2.

Purpose of this information: This information helps you operate and administer Infoprint Server. It describes how to:
  • Start and stop Infoprint Server.
  • Use Infoprint Central.
  • Manage the IP PrintWay™ basic mode transmission queue.
  • Use SDSF and JES commands to work with output data sets on the JES spool.
  • View Infoprint Server messages.
  • Create entries in the Printer Inventory by using ISPF panels or Printer Inventory Definition Utility (PIDU) program.
  • Define NetSpool printer logical units (LUs) to VTAM®.
  • Use information in SMF type 6 accounting records.
It also contains reference information, including:
  • Attributes that you can specify with PIDU
  • Options that IP PrintWay transmits to Ricoh InfoPrint Manager and to Ricoh ProcessDirector
  • Sample ISPF panels
  • Sample printer definitions
In this information:
  • VTAM refers to the Communications Server SNA Services element of z/OS.
  • TCP/IP refers to the Communications Server IP Services element of z/OS.
  • PSF refers to PSF for z/OS and to the AFP Download Plus feature of PSF.
Who should read this information: This information is intended for:
  • System operators who need to start and stop Infoprint Server daemons, NetSpool, IP PrintWay basic mode
  • Help desk operators who need to work with Infoprint Central or with the IP PrintWaybasic mode transmission queue
  • Administrators who need to create entries in the Infoprint Server Printer Inventory and define NetSpool printer logical units to VTAM