Printing
Using RTIFF on a UNIX Workstation
On a UNIX workstation, use the command shell to specify and print the TIFF file. Configure the RTIFF Menu on the control panel of the machine before printing.
Example (when using the "ftp" command):
ftp> put tiff-filename
Example (when using the "ftp" command and specifying the print options):
ftp> put "tiff-filename",filetype=RTF,copies=3
Substitute "tiff-filename" with the name of the TIFF file to be printed.
For details about how to use the print commands, see "Device Monitoring" on our website.
Specifying printing options is valid only when TCP/IP is used as the network protocol.
By specifying the printing options in the print command, you can temporarily change the settings configured on the RTIFF Menu and print files applying those changes.
Using RTIFF on PC-AT Compatible (DOS/V) Computers
On a DOS/V computer, use the command prompt for printing. Configure the RTIFF Menu on the control panel of the machine before printing.
When using a printer connected to a network
Go to the command prompt.
About how to open the command prompt, see Windows help.
Allocate the network path name under NetBEUI to an unused printer port on the computer.
Example:
C:\WINDOWS>net use lpt3: pathname
Substitute "pathname" with the network path name of this machine.
Execute the print command using the allocated printer port.
Example:
C:\WINDOWS>copy /b tiff-filename lpt3
Substitute "tiff-filename" with the name of the TIFF you want to print.
In order to release the printer port allocated in Step 2, execute the following command.
Example:
C:\WINDOWS>net use lpt3: /d
To check the network path name of this machine, print the Configuration Page. See the following for details about how to print the Configuration Page.
Printing using the "ftp" command
When TCP/IP is used as the network protocol, you can also use the "ftp" command for printing.
Go to the command prompt.
About how to open the command prompt, see Windows help.
Enter the "ftp" command.
ftp IPaddress
Substitute "IPaddress" with the IP address of the printer to which you want to send the TIFF or CALS file.
The "ftp" command starts, prompting you to enter a user name.
User:
Enter any string as the user name, and then press the [Enter] key.
The prompt for password entry appears.
Password:
Press the [Enter] key.
Password entry is not mandatory.
The "ftp" prompt appears.
ftp>
Enter "bin", and then make the settings to send a TIFF file in binary mode.
In order to print the TIFF or CALS file properly, you need to change the transfer mode to "binary".
ftp> bin
Enter the subcommand to transfer the file you want to print at the "ftp" prompt.
ftp> put tiff-filename
Substitute "tiff-filename" with the name of the TIFF or CALS file you want to print.
The RTIFF Menu configured on the machine can be temporarily changed for printing by adding printing options to the "put" subcommand.
Example:
ftp> put tiff-filename filetype=RTF,copies=3,center
To exit "ftp", enter "bye" at the "ftp" prompt.
You can also use the "lpr" or "rcp" command to print files.
For details about how to use the print commands, see "Device Monitoring" on our website.
For details about printing options, see Specifying Printing Options.