Network (TCP/ IP) attachment of printers to the iSeries has been a significant step forward in connectivity and flexibility that may be accompanied by a large step backward in printing functionality and control. Placing a printer on the network where the iSeries can share it with clients, other hosts, and LAN applications is a big plus. Choosing the best iSeries configuration option for your printer will determine the level of satisfaction your users have with their iSeries printing. Your understanding of the System i options along with new printer capabilities will be key to providing the desired level of print functionality and printing control.  Improving print functionality and reliability results in happy end user.

In this session, you will learn:
1. The architecture and flow within OS/ 400 that supports TCP/ IP-connected printers.
2. How the various print managers -- LPR, PJL, SNMP, IPP, Client Access, and AFP/ IPDS -- work and how they differ.
3. How to configure printers for each of the print manager connections -- LPR, PJL, SNMP, AFP/ IPDS.
4. V5 enhancements and tools.