The redirection list index passed in register BX is obtained with Function 5FH Subfunction 02H (Get Redirection List Entry).Specifies a string to be sent in front of all files directed to a particular network printer, allowing users at different network nodes to specify individualized operating modes on the same printer. This function call is only available when Microsoft Networks is running.
Call with:
AH = 5EH
AL = 02H
BX = redirection list index
CX = length of setup string
DS:SI = segment:offset of setup string
Returns:
If function successful
Carry flag = clear
If function unsuccessful
Carry flag = set
AX = error code
Notes:
The redirection list index passed in register BX is obtained with Function 5FH Subfunction 02H (Get Redirection List Entry).
See also Function 5EH Subfunction 03H, which may be used to obtain the existing setup string for a particular network printer.
Example:
Initialize the setup string for the printer designated by redirection list index 2 so that the device is put into boldface mode before printing a file requested by this network node.
setup db 01bh,045h ; selects boldface mode
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mov ax,5e02h ; function & subfunction
mov bx,2 ; redirection list index 2
mov cx,2 ; length of setup string
mov si,seg setup ; address of setup string
mov ds,si
mov si,offset setup
int 21h ; transfer to MS-DOS
jc error ; jump if function failed
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