Lindy, Where is the PDF coming from? If it is coming from the Windows environment, and you have a print-server on z/OS using something like IP/Print way, then it can be routed there provided, As John pointed out, it is able to handle graphics. If it is a PDS member, and you want to print/save/email it as a PDF, then there is a 'free' product called txt2pdf I think it is somewhere in the CBT's, this will save it to PDF format. XMITIP also has a facility to email a flat file as a PDF.
Regards Herbie -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lindy Mayfield Sent: 04 Januarie 2008 12:59 nm To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Printing a PDF or PS doc That was my first thought. I've worked in places that have that sort of setup. The question I got was so bizarre to me, something like: "How do I print a PDF on the mainframe? When I print it, it comes out with the source code of the PDF." One the surface it seems like a reasonable enough question. In my wildest imagination I expected the answer to be something like: "Yes, certain IBM printer models have a dual mode of operation and can handle Postscript. Just add xyz to the SYSOUT parms on your JCL." Or even better: "No, sorry. Send it to a PC printer if you need that." (Like you said.) Or even better than that: "Check which model printer you have and read the fine manual. Some do, some don't." -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Falcone Sent: 4. tammikuuta 2008 14:39 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Printing a PDF or PS doc Yes, I don't know all the particulars but our support group's LAN had a mainframe attached printer, IBM IP 1140, defined to it to do just what you are asking. I'm sure someone will chime in with more definitive setup requirements. Lindy Mayfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I was asked this question and I have to admit I am so clueless I'm not even sure how to google it. Is it possible to print PDF's or PS documents on a mainframe printer? Thanks, Lindy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html Elavon Financial Services Limited Registered in Ireland: Number 418442 Registered Office: Block E, 1st Floor, Cherrywood Business Park, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland Directors: Robert Abele (USA), John Collins, Terrance Dolan (USA), Pamela Joseph (USA), Declan Lynch, John McNally, Malcolm Towlson Elavon Financial Services Limited, trading as Elavon, is regulated by the Financial Regulator ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
