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. The number-up feature lets users specify the number of page images to be printed on each sheet of paper.
Users can preview document design and content more easily.
The layup features permits custom page placement on the sheet. Borders, margins, page order, and page grid can be set from outside the generating application. Layup also can instruct the printer to offset page images for appropriate margins when binding or hole punching. In addition, DCPS allows image size to be scaled up or down to fit a particular paper size. When dealing with long documents, duplex printing cuts paper consumption in half, and lends a more professional appearance to the document.