Offers automatic data type detection and translation to PostScript of several printer languages, plus automatic detection of PostScript data embedded within a text data stream to ensure that documents are printed right the first time. In addition, HP PCL files can be sent directly to selected printers configured with PCL interpreters. Lets users specify the number of page images per sheet as well as page placement on the sheet through features such as number-up and layup, providing control over the appearance of printed output. Supports shared PostScript printing in the multivendor environment. Networked printers, properly configured and driven by DECprint Supervisor for OpenVMS, offer similar advantages.
All users share the same printer, regardless of which platform they use.
When the software encounters PostScript embedded in a text file, it automatically turns off the translator. Additionally, DDIF bitonal image files can be translated to image or PostScript, depending on the printer. The broad range of translators manages most application printing needs. And there's no need for generic print queues that differentiate translator requirements. DECprint Supervisor for OpenVMS offers a number of unique features.