What's new for V5R4

For V5R4, iSeries™ basic printing has the following new functions:

• Spooled file expiration
  You can now set parameters to allow spooled files to automatically be eligible for deletion. See Control the number of spooled files.
• Back up and restore spooled files
  You can now completely back up your system including spooled files without the loss of print fidelity, attributes, or identity to the spooled file. See Save and restore spooled files.

Enhancements to Basic printing information

An extensive amount of information is added to the Basic printing topic this release. Most of this information is not new, but is moved from the Printer Device Programming book. All of the information that was in the Printer Device Programming book (SC41-5713) can now be found in the iSeries Information Center.

To find other information about what is new or changed this release, see the Memo to Users topic.