Printing in Businesslink Java

Product: BusinessLink/WEB
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Setting Up A Java User:

1. If you have not yet created a BusinessLink/Java user, refer to BusinessLink/Web Administration manual located at: http://support.businesslink.com/docs/businesslink/homepage.htm
2. Make sure the Java user printing option is enabled. Enter the command: GO ABL/ABL to access BusinessLink Main Menu and select option 30 "Administration Menu"
3. Select option "Work with Java Users"
4. Enter option 2 to Edit the selected user
5. Enter "Y" for Printing to enable this option
6. Make note of the registration number as this will be used to identify the java users *OUTQ. During Java User creation, an *OUTQ is generated in the ABL library called ABJnnnnn, where "nnnnn" refers to the registration number. For example, Registration number 00003 will have an *OUTQ named ABJ00003.
7. Change the *OUTQ of the AS/400 user profile associated with the Java registration to the Java users *OUTQ (i.e. ABL/ABJ00003) Command: CHGUSRPRF USRPRF(*USER) OUTQ(ABL/ABJnnnnn)

The Java user is now ready for printing. To perform a test print within the Java applet, follow the instructions below.

Retrieving spool files for printing:

1. Sign-on to AS/400 via the BusinessLink/Java applet
2. Use your right mouse button anywhere inside the applet and a "Function" window will appear (example below). Click the "Host Print" button.
Functions Window
3. Within a few seconds, an "Available Files" window will appear (example below). Highlight the file you wish to retrieve and click on "Retrieve" button.

Available Files Window
4. A new browser window will appear containing the print. From here, within your browser, select "File" from the menu and select "Print". You have the option to select a printer whether it is networked or locally connected to your computer


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