I set up roughly 2 - 5 network printers every week and have not had any problems with the device being spooled out immediately after a doionow. One potential problem might be that the printer or external jet direct card would have to be power cycled if it was turned on before the doionow. I would be interested in hearing any comments or concerns that the support group has told you. >>> Donna Garverick <[log in to unmask]> 09/26 4:06 PM >>> hi all! i'm curious about something.... so, you've gone into sysgen and added a printer (and a native network printer if it matters, but i don't think so). the 'mode' field (in sysgen) includes an 's' -- indicating the device is to be spooled. after doing all the appropriate holds and keeps, you exit sysgen and do a 'doionow' and viola (:-) -- a new printer suddenly exists. what i'm wondering is -- should that printer be spooled (out)? (right now, no intervening spool-ish commands) i always thought so, but i'm hearing otherwise from our remote support folks. - d -- Donna Garverick Sr. System Programmer 925-210-6631 [log in to unmask] >>>MY opinions, not Longs Drug Stores'<<< !