LinkCom III S

® LinkCom III S An external Print Server IBM AFP/IPDS and SCS/DCA printing to networked laser printers “The ideal solution for connection of mfp laser printers to IBM systems” LinkCom III S Overview IBM Host ® LinkCom III S is a multifunction and versatile protocol converter designed to Printer support both IBM host printing and any PC/LAN printing on laser printers including laser printers with MFP capabilities. LinkCom III S features a two port switch for connection to the network and for connection to the printer. IBM host print data will be translated in the PC LinkCom III S and converted into PCL or PostScript and sent to the printer using TCP/IP. PC/LAN printing is directed transparently via the switch of Key Features LinkCom III S and sent unchanged to the printer. Any MFP capability of the printer e.g. remote configuration, scanning or fax option is maintained and · IBM host printing to any laser printer fully operational. including mfp printers LinkCom III S is designed to work efficiently within the mixed Host/LAN · Full IPDS support including colour environment and supports TCP/IP and SNA sessions directly from the IBM printing host systems as well as TCP/IP sessions from the LAN. The LinkCom III S will · Converts both AFP/IPDS and convert IBM IPDS, ICDS and SCS/DCA data streams to the industry standard SCS/DCA to laser printers PCL5/5e or PostScript language used by most laser printers today. · Output to the printer using TCP/IP LinkCom III S makes connection of printers to complex LAN environments · Supports both TCP/IP and SNA easier than ever, as the printer is simply connected via the LinkCom III S sessions from the IBM host to the LAN. By a simple configuration both the IBM systems and standard LAN/PC environment can make full use of all features on any B/W or · TN5250e/TN3270e enabled Colour printer, including finishing options. · Printer management using MPI Tech PrintGuide or web browser LinkCom III S offers easy Plug ‘n’ Print installation for the AS/400 environ- ment using TN5250e. TN3270e allows mainframe users to migrate SCS data · Password protected set-up stream to LAN in an easy manner. LinkCom III S also provides elegant features such as status reporting directly to the person responsible for the printer. More information: www.mpitech.com Scan to locate Printing and Conversion Solutions your nearest reseller