Example 1

This example shows how to set up a simple batch queue to print reports for site 120 on plain paper to a laser printer.  The batch printing will be done at the host site.  The reports are printed in doctor order, then by report type. 

Summary of what's needed

Devices

Code:  BATCH-PLAIN

Desc:  BATCH QUEUE FOR PLAIN PAPER

Type:  OUTBOUND FILE

Location:  HOST

Interface Type:  HEADER

Output Path:  %ROOT%\BATCH\%SITE%\PLAIN

Filename:  REPORT_ID

Extension:  HED

Code:  PRINTER-HP 4200

Desc:  HP 4200 LASER

Type:  PRINTER

Location:  HOST

Printer Name:  HP LASERJET 4200

Paper Source 1:  Automatic

Paper Source 2:

Forms

Code:  CN

Desc:  CLINIC NOTES

Distribution Device:  BATCH-PLAIN

Code:  HP

Desc:  HISTORY AND PHYSICALS

Distribution Device:  BATCH-PLAIN

Batch Control

Batch ID:  120-1

Batch Desc:  PLAIN PAPER BATCH

Site:  120

Input Path:  %ROOT%\BATCH\%SITE%\PLAIN

Sort 1:  DOCTOR

Sort 2:  REPT_TYPE

Print Definitions

Batch ID:  120-1

Description:  Print reports on plain paper

Device:  PRINTER-HP4200