IPDS Blue Kit

Turn your HP printer into a native AFP/IPDS printer

The IPDS Blue Kit offers seamless processing of AFP/IPDS data stream on HP LaserJet printer and MFPs. The HP LaserJet will process complex AFP/IPDS job coming from IBM host systems e.g. IBM mainframe (System z), IBM midrange (System i, AIX) as well as other network jobs (in PCL, PostScript or PDF) coming from other systems ( Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, …).

No need for dedicated AFP/IPDS printers

Installed as an embedded solution on the HP device, the Blue Kit makes it an easy task to extend the capabilities of your favourite HP network printer and turn it into an IBM AS/400, or IBM MVS system printer with native support of the AFP/IPDS language. It does this without the need of expensive hardware or server middleware. Simultaneously it still processes your office printing jobs seamlessly.

Plug and play installation

There is no need to purchase expensive system printers. The IPDS Blue Kit Is a simple plug and play solution that lets you start saving immediately by turning your HP LaserJet printer and MFP into a multi system printer.

BLUE KIT IS HP RECOMMENDED SOLUTION FOR ALL IPDS PRINTING NEEDS ON HP LASERJET PRINTERS AND MFPs.

Supported printers and part numbers

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