Convert Windows queues

Complete this procedure to convert existing Windows queues to Output Manager sources and destinations.

  1. In the Output Manager Console, click Tools > Device Wizard.
  2. Select Convert Windows Queues on one or more Print Servers.
  3. On the Print Server Selection page, select the servers that contain the Windows queues you want to convert, then click Next.
    Only servers with the Output Manager Input Service running will be listed in the grid. If the server you want is not listed, run the Output Manager Input Service on that server and try again.
  4. On the Conversion Method page, select the conversion method you want to use.
    Conversion method Description
    Complete Conversion (recommended) Creates both a new Output Manager source and Output Manager destination on the chosen print servers for each detected Windows queue.
    Sources Only Creates only a new Output Manager source on the chosen print servers for each detected Windows queue.
    Destinations Only Creates only a new Output Manager destination on the chosen print servers for each detected Windows queue. This will create a single Output Manager destination when multiple printers/ports share the same IP address and queue name or port number.
  5. On the File Store and Groups page, configure the grid as necessary, and when finished, click Next.
    1. Select the File Store to be associated with the new source.
      All file stores defined in the Set General Preferences Utility are displayed.
    2. Choose the Source Group where the new source will be created.
      The new source will use the same name as the Windows queue.
    3. Choose the Destination Group where the new destination will be created.
      The new destination will use the same name as the Windows queue.
    Depending on the conversion method selected, columns will display for source and/or destination configuration.
  6. On the Windows Queues page, in the Convert column, select Convert for the Windows queues you want to convert, then click Next.
    This grid displays all of the Windows queues found on the selected server that are using one of the following Windows ports: LPR port, Standard TCP/IP port, HP Standard TCP/IP port, or SC2 TCP/IP port.
  7. You can use the Destination Name column to build the name to use for the new destination.
    In this column, you can type to edit the content, you can right-click and use the context menu to add variables, or you can use a combination of typing and right-clicking to build the name.
  8. You can edit the Location and Comment columns as needed. These values will show up in the new source and destination in Output Manager .
  9. On the Confirmation of Action page, click Convert to convert the Windows queues.
    When the conversion is complete, the Device Wizard Log dialog box displays. You can save the log file by clicking Save.
  10. Click Finish.