User's Manual

ETHERNET TO TWINAX/COAX PRINT SERVER

8. IBM IPDS Printing

The Ethernet to Twinax/Coax Print Server is designed to pass through all IPDS

commands it receives from the IBM host.

The print server uses IBM’s proprietary TCP/IP protocol, PPR/PPD, for

connection between either the IBM mainframe or the AS/400. Configuring the

print server is a simple matter of assigning a TCP/IP address to the print server

and modifying any of the print server’s default setup parameters.

• For twinax printers, the print server will automatically detect the model

number and type of printer (SCS or IPDS). The print server will pass that

information on to the AS/400. The AS/400 will require manual configuration.

Use Section 8.1 to configure the AS/400

• For 3270-type coax printers, you will need to manually configure the print

server to indicate that an IPDS printer is attached. The IBM mainframe will

require manual configuration. Use Section 8.2 to configure the IBM

mainframe.

See Chapter 7 for more information on setup options. See also Chapter 3 for

instructions on setting up the print-control utility.

Configuring the AS/400 for IPDS Printing........................................Section 8.1

Configuring the IBM Mainframe for IPDS Printing .........................Section 8.2

8.1 Configuring the AS/400 for IPDS Printing

The basic configuration of the print server should already have been completed

using instructions found in Chapter 4.

Several steps are required to configure the AS/400 host system to enable IPDS

printing to a print server. These include ensuring that your AS/400 has the

required PTFs installed and configured properly to support TCP/IP printing,

verifying that line descriptions and host TCP/IP table entries are made,

configuring printer devices for use with PSF/400, and configuring the data area

that is used by AFP.

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 8.1.1

Creating a Line Description on the AS/400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 8.1.2