>>-Larry "MPE/iX Spoolers 'R' Us" Byler wrote last-
 
>>The operator is notified if the printer is offline or otherwise unable to
>>print ("needs help").
 
>>From this point, additional spooler features depend on features of the
>>printer itself.  If the printer supports a bidirectional parallel
interface
>>(that is, the printer can talk back to the spooler), the spooler can and
>>will report what kind of "needs help" the printer requires, for example,
>>offline, out of paper, paper jammed, toner [low, out], etc.  If the
printer
>>also speaks PJL (Printer Job Language), then the spooler supports the
second
>>of P. Mandel's functionalities, namely, the ability to (re)print a
document
>>starting at a specified page.
 
Would you elaborate on which of the HP LaserJet models will/will not talk
back to the 3k spooler? Specifically, will LJ 4+, LJ 4si, and LJ 5si (all
with JetDIrect Cards) let the spooler know when toner is low, paper out,
restart capability etc.   Which models support PJL?   I expect to have my
5.5 update tapes by next week.  I am looking forward to testing this
capability.
 
Regards,
 
Brian Davidson
U.S. Army Contracting Support Agency
 
Tel:   (703) 681-9781   DSN 761-9781
Fax:   (703) 681-9304   DSN 761-9304
Email: [log in to unmask]
 
My comments are an oxymoron like Army Intelligence.
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George Stachnik ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
: Before you buy, take a look at the 5.5 release of MPE/iX.  It has network
: printing bundled, (although I'm not sure how well it supports your
: 5-pages forward or 6-pages back requirement).
 
: P. Mandel wrote:
: >
: > We are looking for a printing prduct that prints from a HP3000 to
: > a network printer.  This product must be able to let the operator
: > know if there is a printer problem (such as needs more paper).
: > It also should be able to print from a certain point (such as 5
: > pages foward or 6 pages back).  Does anyone have suggestions?
: >
: > --
: > P. Mandel