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Using the Network Version
With this configuration, a file describing the printer’s memory
status is created and updated constantly. A file should be
created for each printer and all users with access to this printer
must use it. The
Edit
field allows you to enter the share filename
(maximum of eight characters) or to select an existing name
from the list. To make it easier to identify files, each filename in
the list is followed by the name of the port and the workstation
to which the printer is connected.
For further information on printer configuration parameters, refer
to the Online Help. Each printer driver comes with an individual
Online Help that can be accessed using the
Help
button in the
Printer settings
dialog box.
Once a shared file such as the shared variables file is opened by
a user, all other users are prevented from accessing it and must
wait until it becomes free. After a timeout (defined as required),
a message appears asking the user whether s/he wishes to con-
tinue waiting or cancel the request.
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To define the timeout
1
Choose
Tools Options...
2
Click on the
Others
tab.
3
Enter a value in the
Shared files access timeout (ms)
box.
The print status dialog box displays a flashing colored light indi-
cating the status of the current print job:
S
Green
: printing in progress,
S
Amber
: another user is currently using a shared resource
(printer or variable),
S
Red
: error.
Shared file
timeout
Printing
