Most of the time the overlay fails to create because there is no data in theįile (bad ftp) or the wrong driver was used.ħ. If the overlay fails to create, see Step 1. Create the overlay on the iSeries using the following command:ĬRTOVL OVL(library/overlay) FILE(library/file) MBR(member) DATATYPE(*AFPDS) Directions to FTP are:įrom a Command Prompt (Start=>Run=>Type "CMD") Ftp file to the iSeries or copy to the IFS. Add a member for the overlay to be created.:ĪDDPFM FILE(library/file) MBR(member) TEXT(description)ĥ. =>One file can be used for several overlaysĤ. Also create it without a member.ĬRTPF FILE(library/file) RCDLEN(32766) MBR(*NONE) MAXMBRS(*NOMAX) I would create one for each application orĮach DPI. To transfer the overlay to your i, you can use either the manual method outline below or System i Navigator's AFP Manager as dicussed in IBM Doc #5184341 - Creating AFP Resources Using the IBM AFP Printer Driversģ. If you save the AFP output file to c:\ it will If this is changed on the printer it shouldn't have to beĬhanged each time you print. The Properties => Advance tab to make sure "Output Type" is Overlay or page sement (default In eitherĬase, print to one of the afp printers that were created in Step 1. If the form is on paper you can scan the form using Acrobat. Design the overlay using a PC application. => I had problems getting them to work.Ģ. You may find drivers for other OS's at the IBM printing site:
Just delete all AFP printers first and do a selective install on Client If you already have drivers and get errors use the above set of drivers. Set up at least the 240, 300 and 600 DPI printers. This is a wizard that will help you set up AFP printers on you PC. The site with the most updated drives is the Client Access site not the IBM Download AFP Drivers for the PC (currently 1.62a) and follow the How to create an overlay or page segment (with IPDS printers)ġ.
See also IBM Doc #5184341 - Creating AFP Resources Using the IBM AFP Printer Drivers
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