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
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