$C PRT(nnnnn) and $C R(nnnnn).PR(m) - Cancel printer output
Function
To cancel the output currently being printed.
Syntax
Parameters
- nnnnn
- For PRT, the identifier of the local printer (1-32767) to cancel output on. For R, the identifier of the remote workstation (1-32767) that is attached to printer m (1-7).
- m
- The identifier of the printer (1-7) that is attached to the remote workstation Rnnnnn (1-32767).
Authority Required
This command requires device authority. The description of the $T RDRnn command explains how to ensure that the authority of the appropriate MVS™ system command group is assigned.
This command requires update security access authority. For a description of assigning command input authority, see z/OS JES2 Initialization and Tuning Guide.
Processing Considerations
For the 3800 printer, JES2 cancels the output group that is visible at the transfer station.
Scope
Single member. The values supplied for this command will be in effect for this member only. There is no need to have this command issued to all members of the MAS.
Messages
The $HASP170 message displays the status of output processing on the specified printer.
Example
1 $c prt5
$HASP170 PRT5 DELETED
Printer 5 stops printing the current output group and JES2 purges the output. Printer 5 resumes printing the next available output based on its work selection criteria.