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AFP and IPDS to PCL, PostScript and PDF

The Blue Server is a powerful server-based printing solution enabling any LAN printer to service IBM Mainframe and Midrange systems applications. It runs on a Windows server or workstation and requires neither intervention nor change on existing applications. It has been designed for both decentralized and production environments.

Communication and Data stream conversion

The Blue Server communicates with the IBM system over TCP/IP, TN3270E/5250, SNA (LU1/LUA, LU6.2) or Channel 370 to provide easy integration with your existing IBM environment.

The Blue Server converts incoming data (AFPDS, IPDS and SCS/DCA) to either PCL, PostScript, TIFF, BMP, PPML or PDF.

The output data from The Blue Server can be configured to the requirements of your printers and users: PCL or PostScript 2 & 3 (Hi-Lite and Full Color) for LAN and channel page printers, IBM Proprinter or Epson compatible for line and matrix printers.

The Blue Server drives the extensive input and output facilities of MFP's and Digital copiers (duplex, trays remapping, stapling, punching ...). The PDF output facility enables, in addition to printing, archiving or document distribution over the Internet.

The Blue Server supports outline and DBCS fonts, 240/300/600 dpi and Automatic resolution, object containers (Jpeg and Tiff / Color Map Tale soon), 2D Barcode, color printing as gray scale on black-and-white printers, enhanced security options for PDF output.

Easy installation and configuration

Easy to set-up and configure, empowered by an intuitive graphical interface, The Blue Server will provide you with an easy method to manage your printing systems, especially in case of heterogeneous printer fleet.

Meeting your specific requirements

The Blue Server is a printer license based server software that will be distributed across the enterprise to exactly suit your printing requirements. The Blue Server delivers power where needed without compromising network bandwidth, data transfer control and printer performance to ensure mission critical document distribution.

FREE 30-day download

Try Blue Server for a free 30-day evaluation with all options available. The Blue Server is also available for Linux, AIX and Sun Solaris environments.

Try Blue Server™ for a free 30-day evaluation with all options available.