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Q223390: How to Use a Blank PDT with SNA Server and Host Print Transform

Article: Q223390
Product(s): Microsoft SNA Server
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0,4.0SP1,4.0SP2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 26-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft SNA Server, versions 4.0, 4.0SP1, 4.0SP2 
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SUMMARY
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Occasionally, it may be beneficial to use a blank Printer Definition Table (PDT)
for print problems with SNA Server. If you specify PDT_INTERNAL_BLANK for the
PDT file name in the Override section of the SNA print session properties, a
blank PDT will be generated and used for the SNA print session.

MORE INFORMATION
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This option was designed to work with AS/400 print sessions using Host Print
Transform (HPT) but can also be used for 3270 print sessions. It should have the
effect of telling the SNA Print Server that it should use the transparent
printer interface, but won't result in any unwanted PCL sequences being sent to
the printer. A blank PDF file is generic to all printers.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbSNAServSearch kbSNAServ400
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,4.0SP1,4.0SP2
Issue type        : kbhowto

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