XCHANGE::IPDS Module (GET PDF)

The XCHANGE::IPDS printer emulation module of the Solimar® Print Director™ Enterprise (SPDE) converts mainframe (DJDE, Line Data) and Xerox LCDS/Metacode applications into IPDS for distribution to workgroup and production printers. The module is used in conjunction with the IPDS Print Controller output module to drive IPDS printers.

XCHANGE::IPDS emulates Xerox LPS Metacode printers in online and offline modes. Data streams and resources are converted in real-time into IPDS specifically optimized for the output device.

The data conversions can reach 20,000+ pages per minute on a Pentium 800.

Technical Specifications

General

• Emulates Xerox LPS Metacode printers in channel and tape modes
• Emulates IBM line printers
• Supports Xerox FNT, FRM, IMG, LGO, PDE, CME, and JSLs
• Supports Xerox resources with FILE=() and batch and page-interleaved graphics
• Converts print data and resources dynamically without coding or reprogramming
• Outputs IPDS
• Options to log all resources used during processing
• Supports IPDS continuous feed printers
• IPDS compression options of IBM MMR, Group 4 MMR, Group 3 MMR
• Integrates LPS features for new target printers:
  • Edge-to-edge printing
  • Color output
  • Six feed drawers and paper jogging
  • Printer OS version and patch emulation
• Supports incoming file formats: ASCII, EBCDIC, 3211, 3262, 4245, 4248, 6262, Xerox DJDE/LCDS/Metacode

Components

• XCHANGE::IPDS Printer Emulation Module
• Solimar JSL Compiler
• Solimar FSL Compiler
• Modules are licensed separately.