Discoverer Desktop CLI /pt parameter

Hi,
Does any have setup Discoverer Desktop CLI using /pt parameter which sets the printer. I'm using this:
dis51usr.exe /pt c:\Posting.DIS sysa.pr05 "FX DocuCentre-III 2007 PCL 6" 515 /connect discoverer/discoverer@disdb /parameter from '15-APR-2013' /parameter to '30-APR-2013'
but i'm getting "Could not start print job" message. /p parameter that prints out to default printer is working fine.
Do i have the wrong parameter input for /pt? Please help.
TIA.

Hi,
i believe many people would not have used this feature . Please contact Oracle support through a service request . they will defnetly help you
Thanks
Naga

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