Releasing a spooled file

To release a spooled file (printer output) that is being held, use either of these methods.

IBM® Navigator for i

  1. Expand Basic Operations.
  2. Click Printer Output.
  3. Right-click the printer output file that you want to release.
  4. Click Release.

Character-based interface

Use the Work with Spooled Files (WRKSPLF) command, and then use option 6 (Release).

Note: The character–based interface has the additional capability of being able to release all spooled files with the same user, print device, form type, user data, or ASP with one action.