Printing system values: Format when using Print key

Specifies whether border or header information is included when using the Print key. (QPRTKEYFMT)

Format when using Print key, also known as QPRTKEYFMT, is a member of the printing category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to select whether to include border and header information when the Print key is pressed or not. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Printing > General
Special authority None
Default value Include header information
Changes take effect Immediately
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

You may select whether to include a border (*PRTBDR), a header (*PRTHDR) or both (*PRTALL) when the Print key is pressed. You may also select not to include (*NONE) a border and header when the Print key is pressed.

For example, if you select to display border and header information when you press the Print key, a header containing the device name and the user name is written above the screen print for identification purposes. Also, a border composed of asterisks is written around the screen print. Line numbers are also added in both of the side margins in the screen print.

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the printing system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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