A Windows printer definition includes a port and device driver. For standard output devices, you can use port and device driver pairs supplied by Microsoft or a printer vendor. For output unique to the Barr Host Communications Suite, you can use the ports supplied with BHCS, and the Generic Text driver.
Different ports are used to direct data into and out of the spool. Which port you use in a particular instance depends on the intended data destination. Ports control the flow of data to its destination.
The ports you use for a Windows printer for BHCS depends on the destination for spool files.
The following links provide descriptions of the available ports and examples of their use.
The following tables list the available ports, along with a description. The ports you choose depend on the intended data destination. The Generic Text printer driver should be used with all Barr Host Communication Suite ports.
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Option |
Description |
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Barr File port |
Use only for spool output to computer disk destinations. |
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Barr IP port |
Use only for spool output to a TCP/IP socket or a Xerox DocuPrint EPS Acronym for Enterprise Printing System.. |
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Barr LPR port |
Use only for spool output, to route ASCII files to a TCP/IP LPD host. |
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Barr NJE port |
Use only for spool input to an NJE host. |
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Barr RJE port |
Use only for spool output to an RJE host. |