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ETU400 User Guide 011603
5-7
Transferring Print Files
The ETU commands PRTFROM3X and PRTTO3X allow you to transfer print files
between the host and the microcomputer. Once the file is transferred to
the target system, you can print it on the target system's printer.
Mac users: The commands PRTFROM3X and PRTTO3X work only with PC-DOS and
should not be used with the Mac.
Transferring a Host Spool File to a PC Print File:
The PRTFROM3X command allows you to transfer a host spool file to a PC so
it can be printed on the PC's printer. PRTFROM3X performs three
functions. First, it reformats a spool file into a physical file. Next,
it translates the physical file into ASCII so the file can be used on the
PC. Finally, it displays a transfer prompt screen, on which you specify
the name of the PC file to which you want the data transferred.
About Host Spool Files
Host spool files reside on output queues, waiting to be released to a
printer. They are stored in a format that is recognizable only to a host
printer. Before you can transfer a spool file to a PC, it must be changed
into a physical file with the AS/400 CPYSPLF command. You can run CPYSPLF
independent from, or as part of, the PRTFROM3X command.
To transfer a spool file to the PC, enter the name of the output queue on
which the spool file resides. When the output queue displays, specify
which spool file you want to transfer by entering either 1 or 2 next to
the file.
Entering 1 tells ETU to perform the AS/400 command CPYSPLF and translate
the file for the PC. You will then be prompted for a name of a file on
the AS/400 in which to temporarily store the data until you transfer it
to the PC (using the FROM3XB command).
Entering 2 next to the spool file tells ETU to perform the AS/400 command
CPYSPLF, translate the file for the PC, and prompt you for the PC file in
which to transfer the data.
NOTE: Always use the translation table member ETOA1 in file
TRANSLATE with this command. This table transfers spool files from EBCDIC
to ASCII.