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Adaptio
AFP/IPDS Print Server
Software
i5 iSeries & zSeries
IBM Mainframes
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A
Windows PC or Server Based Software Solution to
 Support AFP/IPDS
or SCS Printing on LAN Attached Laser Printers and
Multi-Function Printers (MFP)
From 1 to 128 Printers Supported
Overview
I-O's
Adaptio is a Windows based software solution
designed to print IBM host print jobs over an Ethernet network
via TCP/IP. Running as a Windows service, Adaptio
seamlessly converts IBM's AFP/IPDS and SCS data streams to PCL.
Printers are addressed through either Port 9100 or a Windows
printer object.
Adaptio offers the flexibility, speed,
and control expected by IBM users. As the requirement for host
printers increases, additional printer sessions can be added.
With expandability in mind, Adaptio
starts by supporting 1 network attached printer, and expands to
support up to 128 printers. When printing from an IBM iSeries,
AS/400, zSeries or System 390, Adaptio
prints IPDS and SCS print jobs at speeds up to 250 pages per
minute. Adaptio provides
bi-directional communications between the IBM host and the
printer, preventing documents from being lost in the 'black
hole' of network printing. In addition page range printing is
supported.
Enhanced SCS is an Adaptio product
that transforms IBM's plain text SCS data stream into a
graphical presentation. Pre-formatted documents such as
electronic forms, invoices, statements and checks are stored as
templates. Enhanced SCS monitors the incoming SCS data stream,
selects the correct template and then populates the form with
variable data. As an economical optional feature, Enhanced SCS
eliminates the expense of pre-printed forms, PSF, IPDS, and
custom programming.
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Adaptio Software
Features & Benefits
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Features |
Benefits |
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Expandability |
Printer sessions range from
1 to 128
LAN attached printers. |
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High Speed Printing, up to 250 ppm |
Data conversion is accomplished by
Adaptio and sent
to the printer via the Ethernet LAN. Adaptio takes advantage of
high-speed, high-performance printers. |
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I-O's Award Winning Printer Emulations
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All AFP/IPDS and SCS functions
including True Print Complete, AFP/IPDS and SCS Duplex, Page Offset,
COR, Fonts, and Barcode are fully supported by Adaptio . |
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Electronic Forms from SCS Data |
Converts IBM's plain text SCS
documents to graphical output, such as forms, invoices, statements,
formatted text, barcodes, checks, etc. Eliminates pre-printed forms,
PSF, IPDS, and custom programming. (Enhanced SCS option required) |
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Remote Printing |
Printers can be attached locally or
remotely via a WAN or VPN. |
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AFP/IPDS & SCS Printing |
IBM host printing to network
attached printers can be accomplished easily in an Ethernet
environment. Laser printers can be configured as AFP/IPDS and/or SCS
virtual printers. Dot-matrix printers are configured as SCS
printers. |
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Full IBM Host Control of Print Jobs |
Adaptio provides bi-directional
communication between the host and the printer. |
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Windows Print System Support Option
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Printers can be addressed directly
via Port 9100 or through the Windows printer object. |
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Full
Printing Control from IBM Host
Adaptio offers the same reliable, full-function IBM host printing and
control found with direct twinax/coax attached printers. With
Adaptio,
IBM host print jobs are not lost in the black hole of LAN printing. The
Adaptio provides bi-directional communication between the printer and the
IBM host, allowing error reporting and page range printing.
Specifications
Protocols
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iSeries, AS/400
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TCP/IP (PPR/PPD, TN5250e)
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zSeries, S/390
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TCP/IP (PPR/PPD, TN3270e)
IPDS Emulations
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IBM 4028 AS1, 3812-2, 3816-1D/S
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Includes 4312/17 font support
SCS Emulations
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iSeries, AS/400
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IBM 3812-1, 4214, 5224, 5225, and 5256
SCS/DSC Emulations
IPDS Towers
System Requirements
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System i, i5,
Power7/6/5,
iSeries, AS/400
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OS/400 Release 3.1 or higher
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PSF/400 for IPDS
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zSeries, S/390
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PSF/MVS Version 2.2.0 with APR OW15599 for
IPDS
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MVS Scheduler with APRA 0212236
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TCP/IP Version 3.1 or higher
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VM, MVS, OS/390 or z/OS
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Windows Printers
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Laser
and dot-matrix via raw
output
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Direct 9100 Port
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Laser and dot-matrix printers that accept Port 9100
communication, PJL unsolicited messages
Print Drivers
Configuration
- I-O's Adaptio management Utility runs locally
on the server
- Remote access available via Windows remote access, VNC, Radmin, Other remote control utilities
Operating System Required
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Windows 7, Vista, XP
Pro, Windows 2000 Pro, Windows 2000
server, 2003 server, 2008 Server
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Minimum of 512 MB RAM
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Minimum of 1GHz Pentium 4 CPU
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