The network print server provides client access to i5/OS print objects and resources. The following table lists the network print server objects and the actions that can be requested to be performed on these objects.
| Objects | Actions |
|---|---|
| Spooled file | Create, seek, open, read, write, close, hold, release, delete, move, send, call exit program, change attributes, retrieve message, answer message, retrieve attributes, and list. |
| Writer job | Start, end, and list. |
| Printer device | Retrieve attributes and list. |
| Output queue | Hold, release, purge, list, and retrieve attributes. |
| Library | List. |
| Printer file | Retrieve attributes, change attributes, and list. |
| Network print server | Change attributes and retrieve attributes. |