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The most flexible solution for direct IBM host printing for HP LaserJet printers

HostCom EIO is an internal high performance interface for laser printers providing full support for all types of distributed printing from IBM mainframe and AS/400 systems.

The advanced SCS features include barcode generation, font and paper tray selection as well as support for multiple transparent formats. The IPDS option for the HostCom EIO will handle both AFP/IPDS and SCS data streams. The IPDS feature supports all AFP/IPDS functions, including Downloaded Fonts, Graphics, Images, Duplex, Color and DBCS fonts. Low resolution IPDS printing resources are automatically scaled to 300 dpi using a high quality algorithm.

Easy installation is provided by automatic configuration of key printer functions and local configuration using a Windows configuration tool. Remote configuration and firmware download from IBM systems provide an efficient method of managing large, distributed printer installations at a minimal cost. The MPI Tech interface provides direct S/370-390 Coax, IBM AS/400 Twinax connection and an additional parallel PC connection without affecting the printer's normal operation.

Features

Duplex support
Default SCS support
Upgradable to IPDS
Automatic IPDS/SCS switching
Automatic recognition of printer features
Downloadable code upgrade (From web)
Downloadable settings
SCS features
Flexible transparency
Advanced font handling
Multiple page formats
Automatic page orientation
Advanced paper size handling
Internal barcode generation

IPDS Features (Need accessory – IPDS DIMM – not for color)

Integrated MPI Tech IPDS DIMM
Full IPDS support
Full page printing
True-page counters
Font sieving
Double byte font (DBCS) support
Page offset functions
Selectable image smoothing
IBM 4028 & IBM 3812/3816 font sets
Downloadable resident IPDS font set