Terminal Emulation Software - PASSPORT PC TO HOST®

Frequently Asked Questions

IBM Mainframe, AS/400 and VT Host Printing

Is TN3270E host printing supported?

Yes, PASSPORT supports TN3270E IBM mainframe host printing. Both 3287 LU-Type 1 and LU-Type 3 host printer sessions are supported.

Is TN5250E host printing supported?

Yes, PASSPORT supports TN5250E AS400 mainframe printing. A TN5250E Host Print Key is also available.

Is VT 'pass-through' printing supported?

Yes, VT 'pass-through' host printing for UNIX® systems is provided.

Is transparent printing supported?

Yes, PASSPORT can be configured to use transparent printing. When special control codes or escape sequences are being sent to the printer, the Enable Printer Transparency option must be used to ensure that these special codes are printed correctly. Printer Transparency sends print data to the printer using a pass-through mode.

Can printer orientation be saved in the session profile?

Yes, printer orientation can be saved in the session profile for the TN3270E or TN5250E host print session. For VT printing, there isn't a separate host printer session, the information is simply passed through the terminal display session.

For host screen prints, what options are available?

PASSPORT can optionally print a configurable header or footer at the top or bottom of each host print screen. Margins can be set and multiple host screens can be printed on the same page. You can also print multiple screens at once.

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Download a fully functional trial copy of PASSPORT PC TO HOST® Terminal Emulation. The evaluation copy can be downloaded and running in minutes, and offers fully functional TN3270, TN5250, VT100, VT220, VT420, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 emulation with a built-in expiration date. Once your evaluation is complete, you can convert the trial copy of the software into a production version with a simple electronic code.