Introduction
VMS Interface for QMS Crown Printers
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Introduction
The QMS VMS host software is compatible with DECnet Phase IV
(DECnet-VAX) and Phase V (DECnet-OSI), Alpha AXP, and systems
running VMS and OpenVMS.
This chapter takes you step-by-step through the installation of the
QMS DECnet print symbiont and associated software for DECnet
(Ethernet)-connected printers.
Before You Begin
Phase IV (DECnet-VAX):
Before beginning the installation of host software on DECnet Phase
IV, identify the NCP (Network Control Program) node name for your
printer.
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Node name. The printer’s node name must be a unique identifier
on your network. A valid name may have up to six characters
(alpha or numeric) but must have at least one alpha character.
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Note:
The node name is appended to the assigned queue name
automatically. We recommend you choose both names at this
time.
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Network address. You assign a unique address to the printer. The
address consists of an area number (01 to 63) and a node num-
ber (0000 to 1023). The valid format for the network address is
xx.xxxx
.
In each case, the software installation prompts you for this unique
network identifier. This will enable your printer to become a good net-
work citizen.
