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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2.7 Multi-Protocol IBM Host-to-LAN Printing
2.7.1 AS/400 TO LAN P RINTING
When printing from an AS/400 host, the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server
supports several protocols. Which protocol to use depends on the type of printer
being attached to the print server and whether the print server and printer are
located within a local area network or remotely located (using routers).
For SCS data streams:
• SNA: Use with all local SCS printers when there is not a router between the
AS/400 and the print server. When using this protocol, the AS/400 will
automatically configure the printer device. Very little configuration is required
at the print server.
• AnyNet: Use with all remote SCS printers when routers are used to connect the
AS/400 and a remote LAN. When using this TCP/IP protocol, the AS/400 will
also automatically configure the printer device. Very little configuration is
required at the print server, but much more extensive configuration is
required at the AS/400 to set up the first AnyNet device. After that, adding
new AnyNet devices is much easier.
• TN5250e: Use with 3812-1 page printers. This TCP/IP protocol is self-
configuring on the AS/400. Be aware that the AS/400 will only configure a
3812-1 printer device, so this protocol is limited to supporting only 3812-1
page printers. Very little configuration of the print server is required, and
none at the host.
For IPDS data streams:
• PPR/PPD: Use this IBM proprietary TCP/IP protocol with all IPDS printers,
whether located locally or remotely. Configuration of the print server is
minimal, but extensive configuration is required at the AS/400. PSF/400 is
required on the AS/400.
• AnyNet: May be used when PSF/400 is not installed on the AS/400.
2.7.2 IBM M AINFRAME P RINTING
When printing from an IBM mainframe, the Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print
Server supports two TCP/IP printing protocols. Which protocol to use depends on
the type of the 3270-coax printer that is being attached to the print server.