Mainframe and Host Print Management
LAN & WAN Printing
Mainframe host printing and printing from a host to Windows is easy with RPM Remote Print Manager®. RPM allows easy printing from an IBM® Mainframe (or any host system) to ANY Windows® platform. Most mainframes support the LPR/LPD protocol. RPM installs on the Windows platform acting as a mainframe line printer daemon.
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RPM gives Mainframe Spooling added Features and Benefits
Using RPM to convert mainframe print data streams is far more economical than recoding mainframe applications or replacing high-volume printers. RPM provides the necessary conversion technology to include IBM mainframe-generated documents in your Windows network environment workflow, whether you are printing these documents to Windows-based printers or saving the files to disk for archiving or further processing.
- At a midwest university, individuals use RPM to print MVS mainframe reports (e.g. student files, personnel files, transcripts) to local USB or LPT printers. The reports are conveniently and quickly available. Also, since RPM runs as a service, reports can be generated nightly and be waiting on individuals' printers in the morning.
- A financial services provider chose RPM for its audit requirements. RPM is used to print financial transactions to file, which are then burned to DVD for easy retrieval for auditors. Print jobs are also parsed to be stored in database fields. With RPM, compliance processes are simpler, and a side benefit is lower costs.
- A state agency saved millions of dollars in SNA monthly fees by moving to RPM for mainframe report printing. Individuals now use network PCs and 3270 emulators instead of green screens, and the reports are printed to nearby printers.
- A western university uses RPM to print mainframe documents on HP printers. Individuals request the documents through a 3270 emulator, and then the reports are printed on local USB and parallel printers.
Mainframe Printing Queues with RPM
 All versions of RPM support three types of host printing queues giving users flexible output options. A file can be sent to a Windows PC from a mainframe to be stored or archived, or to be manipulated with other software, or printed on the local PC.
RPM's printing queues give the user extreme flexibility with numerous and hard-to-find formatting options. No more ugly mainframe reports or printing on a network printer, these print queues allow the user to print any host print file on a locally attached or TCP/IP addressable PC printer, raw or formatted!
The types of queues are one of the key features that set RPM apart from others' LPD servers, hardware or software. Each type performs a function and has completely different configuration options than other queue types.
Mainframe Text Queue
The Text Type Queue gives the user control over some formatting options, such as margins, font, collation, and other flexible output functions.
Mainframe Filter Queue
The Filter Queue is used for integrating the print jobs with third-party applications or writing the file to disc for archiving purposes.
Mainframe Raw Queue
The Raw Queue facilitates straight-through processing and preserves the jobs' original formatting.
Various Mainframe/Host Printing & RPM Information
RPM comes in three versions, RPM 9X, RPM Select, and RPM Elite. Each has unique features and printer limitations. The various versions of RPM were developed to service a variety of printing environments and needs. Each version is designed for a specific Windows platform and contains a number of features to best handle your printing requirements.
- RPM will format ANY UNIX text file and print to ANY Windows printer, regardless of paper size, tray selection, # of copies, paper orientation, or printer destination.
- RPM will translate ASA/FORTRAN control characters to PC printer commands on the fly.
- RPM can successfully receive jobs from Linux, SCO UNIX, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, FreeBSD, Digital UNIX, DEC VAX, and Open VMS.
RPM offers several key enhancements for AS400 printing requirements not serviced by other print servers. Setup is very simple; define an output queue on the AS400, and then send a job or query. RPM receives the request from the AS400 and creates a processing queue automatically. Each queue can be fully customized to handle specific requirements.
- RPM will remove PCL codes automatically with no need to reconfigure the application.
- RPM will format ANY text file and print to ANY Windows printer, regardless of paper size, tray selection, # of copies, paper orientation, or printer destination.
- RPM eliminates the need to purchase third-party LPR/LPD print spoolers for HP3000. RPM can receive data directly from the HP3000 using the native TCP/IP printing supported by MPE/iX.
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