1. Support
  2. Solutions
  3. Solution Composer
  4. Interactive user guide
  5. Capturing the Device Description (DEVD) and Output Queue (OUTQ) settings in AS/400
Solution Composer

Solution Composer

Solution type: Device Based

Solution Composer Support

Knowledge Base Solution
"How To" and General Information
Troubleshooting
Release Notes
Logs Gzip Compressed File Support and Collection Explained
Exporting and importing user-defined configuration settings
Capturing the Device Description (DEVD) and Output Queue (OUTQ) settings in AS/400
Creating and exporting a Spool File from AS/400 to a Windows PC
Capturing an IPDS Trace in AS400 / OS400 Environments
Printing to file or creating a print output file
Performing a network trace
Obtaining the Menu Settings page (MSP)
Lexmark Device Quota: monthly usage fails to reset
Exporting or importing the Virtual Configuration Center (VCC) 'Bundle.ZIP' configuration file
How to upgrade new Embedded Solutions Framework (eSF) applications for Lexmark Print Management (LPM-SaaS and LPM-Serverless)
'Supply notification settings' alert failures: VCC name changes in EC4 (.P416) and backwards EC firmware compatibility
Capturing a spool or job file in Linux
Capturing a spool or job file in Macintosh OS
Downloading the latest Lexmark printer firmware
Checking the latest Lexmark printer firmware
Unable to deploy eSF apps and settings
Updating the Lexmark printer firmware
Audio feedback still audible when 'Button Feedback' setting is turned off
Accessibility Resources for Lexmark Products
Knowledge base
Knowledge Base Solution

Capturing the Device Description (DEVD) and Output Queue (OUTQ) settings in AS/400

This article outlines the steps on how to gather the Device Description (DEVD) and Output Queue (OUTQ) settings in AS/400 systems.

Overview

This article outlines the steps on how to gather the
Device Description
(
DEVD
) and
Output Queue
(
OUTQ
) settings in AS/400 systems.
Device Description
 holds data regarding printer information used on the AS/400, while
Output Queue
 holds information regarding the writer used by device description.

Requirements

  • IBM System i Access for Windows
  • Access to an IBM iSeries server (AS/400)

Procedure

How to gather the
OUTQ
settings:
  1. Type WRKOUTQD OUTQ(NAME OF RMTOUTQ) on the command line, and then press
    Enter
    .
    Make sure to replace the name with the appropriate entry.
  2. The
    OUTQ description
    will display after pressing Enter.
    Print
    the settings.
    Do this by selecting File > Print Screen for every page on the OUTQ.
  3. You may press the
    page down key
    to go to the next screen, if available.
    Print
    the settings.
    Repeat until the bottom of the screen shows “Bottom”.
How to gather the
DEVD
settings:
  1. Type DSPDEVD DEVD(NAME OF DEVD) on the command line, and then press
    Enter
    .
    Make sure to replace the name with the appropriate entry.
  2. The Device Description displays after pressing Enter. Press
    F11
    to display the keywords.
  3. Print
    the settings.
    Do this by selecting File > Print Screen for every page on the DEVD.
  4. Press the
    page down key
    to go to the next screen, if available.
    Print
    the settings.
    Repeat until the bottom of the screen shows “Bottom”.
Scan the output into a
PDF
before forwarding to Lexmark; for example, if used for escalation purposes.
LEGACY ID:
HO1202

This site uses cookies for various purposes including enhancing your experience, analytics, and ads. By continuing to browse this site or by clicking "Accept and close", you agree to our use of cookies. For more information, read our Cookies page.