[Info-vax] Printing logo file from VMS

[Joukj]

Christoph Gartmann wrote:
> In article <ff10d03e-e5b1-4219-bb33-ed2e8735680b at googlegroups.com>, contracer11 at gmail.com writes:
> 
>> Is there any way to print a logo file from VMS ?
> 
> Yes, of course.
> 
>> I have a file with a logo (I did it with MS paint).
> 
> Then you have to convert this file into something that VMS understands.
> 
>> I did a ftp from my pc to vms system.
> 
> Again, without converting it, it is no wonder what you got:
> 
>> When I try print this logo file from vms, that image doesn't print,
>> only a lot of characters.
> 
> First, check whether DCPS is installed on your VMS system. If so, convert your
> MS-paint file into PostScript, transfer it via FTP in image mode and try it
> again.
Converting an image to PostScript can also be done at the VMS-side. 
Programs like XV and Imagemagick should be able to perform the task.

DCPS is not always needed. If the printer is can interpret PostScript 
you can send the code directly to the printer. We gave a HP2650dn here 
connected to the network and I normally use a command like

PRINT/NOTI/QUE=REMPS/PAR=(HOST=<ip-number-of-printer>,"pri=AUTO")

where the queue REMPS is defined as an LPD-queue:
Server queue REMPS, idle, on POLKA::, mounted form DEFAULT
   /AUTOSTART_ON=(POLKA::) /BASE_PRIORITY=4 /DEFAULT=(FEED,FORM=DEFAULT)
   Lowercase /OWNER=[SYSTEM] /PROCESSOR=TCPIP$LPD_SMB
   /PROTECTION=(S:M,O:D,G:R,W:S)


Simmilar commands can be used when the printer is connected to a serial 
port.

                Regards
                    Jouk