Overview

AFP and IPDS to PCL, PostScript and PDF

The Blue Server is a software print server that handles SCS, IPDS and AFP data streams. It has been designed for both decentralized and production environments.

The Blue Server converts host print data to either PCL, PostScript 2 & 3, TIFF, BMP or PPML. In addition to printing facilities, The Blue Server has genuine document management capabilities. It also provides enhanced PDF output, with security options, for printing, document archiving and distribution. Moreover, it enables fax and e-mail output directly from the host.

Running on Windows (NT, 2000, XP, 2003...) servers or workstations, it connects to multiple IBM host and midrange systems and provides a method to receive host print data (AFPDS, IPDS and SCS/DCA) via SNA, TCP/IP and Channel 370.

Thanks to an user-friendly graphical interface, The Blue Server is easy to set up and manage. It is the perfect solution to address the needs of heterogeneous printing environments.

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Functions

Input data streams: AFPDS, IPDS and SCS
Output data streams: PCL, PostScript, TIFF, BMP, PPML and PDF
Enhanced encrypted PDF generation (security options)
Fax and E-mail output

Features

IBM 3812/16, 4028, 3130, 3825, 3827, 3835 and 4000 printer emulation
End-to-end control for print error recovery
Supports Hi-Lite and Full Color, including FS45 and Object Containers
Support for MFP (Multi Function Peripheral) options: tray remapping, stapling, punching…
2D Barcode support
TCP/IP sockets, TN3270E, TN5250, SNA, Channel 370 communication
Multiple session and printer support
Unlimited number of printers