IBM Version 2 Release 4 Infoprint Transforms to AFP for z/OS IBM G550-0443-06 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page 133. This edition applies to Version 2 Release 4 of IBM® Infoprint Transforms to AFP for z/OS® (program number 5655–N60) and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. This edition replaces G550–0443–05. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005, 2018. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Figures................................................................................................................ vii Tables.................................................................................................................. ix About this publication...........................................................................................xi Who should read this publication............................................................................................................... xi How to read syntax diagrams......................................................................................................................xi Where to find more information.................................................................................................................xii Preventive Service Planning information............................................................................................. xii Related documentation........................................................................................................................ xii How to send your comments to IBM......................................................................xv If you have a technical problem.................................................................................................................xv Summary of changes..........................................................................................xvii Chapter 1. Introduction......................................................................................... 1 What is new in Version 2 Release 4.............................................................................................................1 What is new in Version 2 Release 3.............................................................................................................1 Transform names and levels........................................................................................................................2 Using transforms with Infoprint Server.......................................................................................................3 Printing web documents on AFP printers.............................................................................................. 3 Printing PDF documents on AFP printers.............................................................................................. 3 Printing SAP R/3 documents on AFP printers........................................................................................4 Methods for transforming documents.........................................................................................................5 Specifying transform options.......................................................................................................................6 Software requirements................................................................................................................................ 6 Performance considerations........................................................................................................................6 PCL to AFP transform...................................................................................................................................7 Supported fonts......................................................................................................................................7 PCL to AFP transform limitations........................................................................................................... 7 PDF to AFP transform.................................................................................................................................. 7 Supported fonts......................................................................................................................................8 PDF to AFP transform limitations...........................................................................................................8 PostScript to AFP transform........................................................................................................................ 8 Supported fonts......................................................................................................................................9 PostScript to AFP transform limitations................................................................................................ 9 SAP to AFP transform...................................................................................................................................9 Supported fonts....................................................................................................................................10 Supported input code pages................................................................................................................ 10 OTF BX command support................................................................................................................... 10 SAP to AFP transform limitations........................................................................................................ 10 Chapter 2. Using transforms.................................................................................11 pcl2afp—Transform PCL data to AFP data................................................................................................ 11 Format.................................................................................................................................................. 11 Description........................................................................................................................................... 11 Options................................................................................................................................................. 11 Operand................................................................................................................................................ 18 iii Usage notes.......................................................................................................................................... 18 Examples -- pcl2afp............................................................................................................................. 19 Environment variables..........................................................................................................................20 Files.......................................................................................................................................................20 Exit values.............................................................................................................................................21 pdf2afp—Transform PDF data to AFP data................................................................................................21 Format.................................................................................................................................................. 21 Description........................................................................................................................................... 21 Options................................................................................................................................................. 21 Operand................................................................................................................................................ 28 Usage notes.......................................................................................................................................... 28 Examples -- pdf2afp.............................................................................................................................28 Environment variables..........................................................................................................................29 Files.......................................................................................................................................................30 Exit values.............................................................................................................................................30 ps2afp—Transform PostScript data to AFP data.......................................................................................30 Format.................................................................................................................................................. 30 Description........................................................................................................................................... 30 Options................................................................................................................................................. 30 Operand...............................................................................................................................................