TCP/IP Input/Output Modules (GET PDF)

The TCP/IP Input and Output connectivity modules of the Solimar® Print Director™ Enterprise (SPDE) receive and send data from the server via several communication protocols of TCP/IP. The modules support lpr, lpd, and Unix direct socket or port protocols. TCP/IP is commonly used to transmit print data from Windows, Unix, mainframes and internet systems. The modules take advantage of lpr/lpd control files to provide job naming information for tracking, processing and distribution of data.

Most modern network printers support receiving print data via TCP/IP lpr, but some host systems use direct socket or port protocol to send print data. The TCP/IP modules can be used to provide a gateway between these protocols to enable direct socket or port support on lpd printers.

Technical Specifications

General

• Receives data via lp, lpd, lpr, and direct socket or port protocols
• Sends data via FTP, lp, lpr, and direct socket or port protocols
• Supports an unlimited number of print queues
• Supports multiple lpr protocols to match various printers capabilities
• Emulates a remote TCP/IP Unix host
• Emulates IBM line printers and TCP/IP Unix printers
• Supports System V and BSD version of the Unix operating system
• Supports DHCP
• Generates control file with information from data
• Control file information from host is used for job naming, tracking and routing
• Provides direct socket or port input to LPR output gateway solution

Components

• TCP/IP Input Module communication software
• TCP/IP Output Module communication software
• Modules are licensed separately