[Info-vax] Direct print of PDF files on PDF compatible printers.

[Stephen Hoffman]

On 2022-03-01 17:16:38 +0000, Jan-Erik Sderholm said:

> Or is it simpler to just setup a queue using the telnetsym, lpd_smb or such?

DCPS is effectively what OpenVMS calls its printer driver kit, with 
some parts mixed into TCP/IP Services.

Printers can increasingly correctly recognize the arriving print 
format, so the usual first test is a direct send via whichever of 
LPR/LPD or telnetsym works with the printer, and only then Postscript 
via DCPS.

IPP/IPPS would usually be preferred as it avoids the need for 
printer-specific drivers, but that's not (yet?) an option on OpenVMS.

Tossing the document at the raw (9100) port *might* work, though 
OpenVMS doesn't provide a tool for that, and you'll have difficulty 
with paper and tray selections, etc.

Related:

https://groups.google.com/g/comp.os.vms/c/d33o-PBctjo/m/H7CzqtHjAQAJ

https://www.nls.com/products/products_content.html


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