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The most flexible solution for direct connection of Lexmark laser printers to IBM systems

HostCom™ ISP is an internal high performance interface for Lexmark 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. For PCL printers the IPDS option for the HostCom™ ISP 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.

HostCom™ ISP 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.