Re: Question on Multiple Printers using One Outq

["Scott Swaim" <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use this feature on the systems that I currently have.  It basically works
on a if available method.  The spool file will go to the first available
printer.


-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Lewis <CLEWIS@IQUEST.NET>
To: MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 5:44 PM
Subject: Question on Multiple Printers using One Outq


>Hi Folks !
>
>Seem's like I remember reading/hearing about the ability to have
>multiple printers share a single outq. This was a few years back I'm not
>sure if it was a feature of the operating system or if it was an extra
>from IBM...
>
>Anyone familiar with this or doing this ?
>
>We have a single 4230 that prints out orders for walk-in counter sales
>and at our busier branches it is causing a backup waiting for stuff to
>print. I'm kicking around one faster printer or an additional 4230.
>
>Update - I tried and you can start multiple printer writers to a single
>outq...
>
>How effecient is this  ?
>
>Thanks for any information !
>
>Chuck
>
>
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