SpoolView

SpoolView is a complete printing system for UNIX environments.

Using a visual user interface, SpoolView delivers extraordinary control over printers for both the system administrator and the end-user.

SpoolView can control an unlimited number of printers, any of which can be connected to a TCP/IP network using native SpoolView or lpd/lpr protocols. After submitting a print request, the user maintains full control over its attributes such as, but not limited to changing the printer, form, the number of copies and the printing priority.

Administration facilities are built into SpoolView. Certain users might be designated as administrators and have more control over the printing system. For example administrators are able to register new printers, change paper forms on printers, cancel any print request, suspend activity of a printer, and respond to emergencies.

Additional Features:

• Seamless integration with existing applications
• Ability to print bi-directionally Windows / Dos and UNIX (lpd/lpr)
• Use a full-screen, menu based interface to control the entire SpoolView operation. The interface can be set up the way you want it to appear
• Set up a fully secure system.
• Put requests on hold for future printing. Users can even have jobs printing at night.
• Receive mail message upon completion of job.
• Change your print requests as desired, even after submitting them.
• Use any kind of printer: serial, parallel, slave or remote.
• Administer all printers from a central location. No need to log in on a remote machine to control its printers. A single console is all you need.
• Identify printers with easy names like "laser" or "letterhead".
• On-line context sensitive help is available at all times.
• Recover from power failures, If page 300 of the file was being printed, it will restart exactly on that page.
• See the dynamics of the print operation as it happens, all on-screen and without user intervention.
• Reorder requests at will, If you have an urgent print job, direct SpoolView to print it first.
• Print any range of pages that you want.
• Print on a SpoolView controlled printer even from MS-DOS or Windows machines.
• Use command line programs to automate printing tasks in scripts.
• Start and restart printing when needed. Just activate a single menu option.
• Request special print options, such as compressed letters or bold printing, even if the application did not produce the information that way.
• Value Added Benefits:
• Terminal management facilities.
• Create terminal descriptions from scratch.
• Set environmental variables.
• Check / Write terminfo entries automatically.
• Network Diagnostics.
• Built in network auditor programs.
• Pinpoint hard to find network problems.

System requirements:

• 20 MB of free space is necessary during installation, SpoolView requires 6MB of free space after installation.
• Client machines should have the TCP/ IP stack and the lpd/lpr protocol.

Questions and Answers

Is SpoolView a full printing system?

Yes. SpoolView is a complete printing system for the UNIX environment. SpoolView is able to control an unlimited number of printers even over a network. After submitting a print request, the user maintains full control over its attributes such as, but not limited to: changing the printer, form, number of copies, printing priority, canceling print requests, suspending a printer and responding to emergencies.

Can SpoolView tell me what time my print request will finish?

Yes. SpoolView estimates the time that your printing task will take to finish. After the printing is complete, SpoolView notifies the user with an e-mail message when finished. The user can see this process using either the sv or svreq commands. The request area on the screen in sv command allows the user to view information pertaining to the print request, inclusive of the finish time.

Can I configure SpoolViews environment?

Yes. SpoolView has the ability for you to customize your environment. This is possible by using the svlayout.conf file. You can control what type of information you need to appear in the main screens of SpoolView. You can customize the printer screens, requests screens and form screens as well. The interface can be set up the way you want it to appear.

Do I have the ability to pre-process my files before printing?

Yes. You can configure a filter that can be used before the printing starts. SpoolView comes with two filters, ASA and ESC for compatibility with older printers. Users are able to integrate other filters. This is a comfortable and effective way to pre-process your files.

Can I examine my request while they are still in the print queue?

Yes. SpoolView offers two different commands that make this possible. Both sv and svexa commands provide a visual interface for the user to browse and examine a particular file. The user has the ability to go to a specific page, screen or file and view its contents.

Can I print to Windows machine or across a TCP/IP network?

Yes. You can accomplish this one of two different ways. SpoolView includes its own client-server protocol that allows communication between two different UNIX machines. SpoolView is also fully compatible with the lpd/lpr protocol (RFC1179). This means SpoolView is able to print to and receive from any machine including Windows 3x/95/NT that is loaded with the lpd/lpr protocol.

Can I set my own security for my printing network?

Yes. Security in SpoolView is controlled by the system administrator. The system administrator determines who has administrator rights or capabilities and who does not.

Can I create terminal descriptions within SpoolView?

SpoolView includes a command called termtest. Termtest creates new terminfo descriptions. It may also test an existing description or convert an existing description between terminfo and termcap formats.

Can I get Spoolview from the Internet ?

Yes. We would be very pleased if you contact us by e-mail postmaster@lightinfocon.com.br

Do I have full control over my remote request and remote printers?

Yes. After submitting a print request, the user maintains full control over its attributes such as changing the printers, forms, number of copies, and printing priority. Administration facilities are built into SpoolView. An administrator is able to register new printers, change paper forms, cancel print requests, suspend activity of a printer, change the page to be printed and respond to emergencies. Everything that can be done locally can be done from remotely.

Is SpoolView compatible with my existing programs?

Yes. SpoolView integrates seamlessly with existing programs. You only need to invoke the svpri command to print.

Why would SpoolView use its own protocol?

SpoolView is completely compatible with lpd/lpr protocol. SpoolView offers a choice between its the lpd/lpr protocol or its own native protocol. The benefit for using SpoolView`s protocol is the functionality that is not available using other protocols. Using SpoolView`s protocol, the user has the same functionality on a local or remote machine. A few additional benefits to be gained by using SpoolViews protocol are: examine, change attributes, change priorities, release, hold a nd cancel remote requests. If you are set up as an administrator in SpoolView you can suspend, reset, change page, cancel and proceed the activities of a remote printer plus many other additional features.

Is SpoolView easy to use?

Yes. There are two different ways to use SpoolView. One way is to execute the program from the command line. The second is via the sv command user interface. This interface allows the user to manage and see the status of the print request, printers and forms throughout the entire network. All the functionality found in the command lines is included in the sv interface using pop-up menus and dialogue boxes. Both options are enhanced by on-line of context sensitive help.

How is SpoolView licensed?

SpoolView is licensed and sold by the number of printers in the network. The licensees are sold in packets. 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and unlimited.

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