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The most advanced internal print server to connect HP LaserJet printers to IBM systems

LinkCom™ III EIO is simply installed in the printer and connected to the LAN. By a simple configuration using a web browser, both the IBM systems and standard LAN/PC environment can make full use of all features on the B/W and color printer, including finishing options.

LinkCom™ III EIO is developed to work efficiently within the mixed host/LAN environment and supports SNA sessions directly from the IBM systems as well as TCP/IP sessions from the LAN. The LinkCom™ III EIO will convert IBM SCS and IPDS to the industry standard PCL5 or PostScript language used by the majority of printers today. And even translation from SCS to page and line printers is provided as a standard.

LinkCom™ III EIO offers easy Plug & Print installation for the AS/400 environment. Using the TN5250E.TN3270E allows mainframe users to migrate SCS data stream to LAN in an easy manner. For LAN administration there are several tools available: A standard web browser will access the internal html-pages of the LinkCom™ III EIO. As an alternative the Hewlett-Packard Web JetAdmin and the MPI Tech PrintGuide™ can be used for fast and easy configuration.

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) support makes it easy to print across the Internet to any authorized printer connected to an IP network.

LinkCom™ III EIO also provides elegant features such as status reporting directly to the person responsible for the printer. Future enhancements for LinkCom™ III EIO are easily upgraded through the software web page.