PRINT Prints files on the line printer
SYNTAX
PRINT[/options] filespecs
SEMANTICS
The PRINT command accepts up to six input file specifications;
separate multiple file specifications with commas (,).
Wild cards are accepted in place of file names or file types.
The default file type is .LST.
If the queue processor is running, files are automatically
queued to the line printer
OPTIONS
BEFORE[:dd:mmm:yyyy]
Prints only the contents of the files created before the specified
date. If the date is omitted, the system date is used
COPIES:n
Prints the number of copies you specify
DATE[:dd:mmm:yyyy]
Prints only the contents of the files created on the date specified.
If the date is omitted, the system date is used
DELETE
Deletes the file after printing it
FLAGPAGE:n
Includes a banner page before the file
INFORMATION
Treats "file-not-found" errors as information, not fatal
LOG
Lists on the terminal the files printed
NAME:dev:jobname
Associates a job name with the print queue entry and specifies
the device to queue to; valid only if QUEUE is running
NEWFILES
Prints only those files dated with the current system date
NOFLAGPAGE (default)
Does not include a banner page before the file
NOLOG
Suppresses the terminal log of files printed
OUTPUT
Specifies an alternative output device to which to send the file
PROMPT
Allows continuation lines; valid only if QUEUE is running
QUERY
Requires confirmation before printing each file
SINCE[:dd:mmm:yyyy]
Prints the contents of files created on or after the date specified.
If the date is omitted, the system date is used
WAIT
Waits for user response before proceeding with the print
(Not valid if QUEUE is running)
EXAMPLES
PRINT A.LST
PRINT/COPIES:3 REPORT
PRINT/DELETE FILE1
PRINT/FLAGPAGE:2 FILE2
PRINT/NEWFILES/QUERY *.LST
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