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== Output Queue == | == Output Queue == | ||
| − | * An output queue contains a list of spooled files that are waiting to be printed. There can be multiple output queues. | + | * An '''output queue''' contains a list of spooled files that are waiting to be printed. There can be multiple output queues. |
** On [[S/36]], a spool file is equivalent to an AS/400 output queue | ** On [[S/36]], a spool file is equivalent to an AS/400 output queue | ||
** On [[S/38]] only one spool file was available and it contained all outpuyt waiting to be printed. | ** On [[S/38]] only one spool file was available and it contained all outpuyt waiting to be printed. | ||
Revision as of 09:39, 26 June 2005
Here is a review of some basics, to help individuals new to managing some areas of 400 stuff.
Spool
A spooled file (sometimes called a spooled output file) is a file that holds output waiting to be printed. At any given time, multiple spooled files can be waiting to print.
- You see only your own spooled files unless you have job control (*JOBCTL) or spool control (*SPLCTL) special security authority.
- On the S/36 there was only one spool file with all output for all users.
Printer Writer
- A printer writer is a system program that writes spooled files to a printer.
- On S/36 a spool writer prints output that is saved in the spool file.
