Importing print device definitions

The print device definition ``Import'' feature allows you to import a definition for a new print device into the device database so that can be used by objects in this container. A definition consists of a name, functions, and modes.

With NetWare, a set of commonly used .PDF files are shipped, which are found in the SYS:PUBLIC directory. In order to use these definitions in your job configurations, they must be imported.

``Import'' allows you to use an existing definition without re-entering all of the functions and modes. You may import a definition that was provided with NetWare or that was created for another container.

You can import a print device definition by using the following procedure.

1. From the browser's Object menu for the Organization or Organizational unit, choose Details.

2. At the ``Object'' dialog, select the ``Print Devices'' page.

   The ``Print Devices'' page appears.

3. Choose ``Import''.

   The print device definition ``File Open'' dialog appears with a list of print device definitions (.PDF files) available in your current directory.

4. Use the ``Files'' selection list to locate the file for the print device definition that you want to import.

   The file extension .PDF is used for print device definition files.

5. Select the filename that corresponds to the printer you want to import into the device database, and then press OK.

   The print device definition is added to the ``Print Devices'' list box, and the definition contained in the file can now be used by objects in this container.