• Ethernet Set-Up
The Ethernet 10/100BaseT interface is used for several purposes: 1) to setup/configure the
interface; 2) to monitor the interface and the data processed by it; 3) to update the
Printserver's firmware.
• Twinax/Coax setup
The default values of the interface can be changed via the FSL functions. For further
information on the FSL functions, you are referred to Appendix A.
1.2 Programming the Printserver
The Printserver supports a number of internal setup functions. The Printserver is pre-programmed to
be as fully IBM-compatible as possible. Some of the 3270 related compatibility functions are normally
controlled from the front panel on an IBM printer. The Printserver may be set up to emulate this
control via the line or by use of the internal FSL setup functions.
The settings are downloaded as special text-based commands from your IBM system and the
Printserver will intercept these commands and make use of them for its internal setup.
Initially, the settings are downloaded to the RAM (i.e. the temporary memory area) of the Printserver
where they will have immediate effect. These settings can then be saved in the permanent memory
area, if so required. The permanent memory is read each time you turn power on to the Printserver or
when you give a special command as described in the chapter: Manipulating Memory Areas.
1.3 Connections of the Printserver
The Coax Printserver has a coaxial cable interface and will connect to the following systems and
controllers:
• IBM 3174 controller, all models
• IBM 3274 controller, all models (A adapter)
• IBM 3276 controller, all models
• IBM 43XX, all models (Integrated Adapter)
• IBM 81XX via 3X74 controllers or 8775 terminals
• IBM 4701 through the Device Cluster Adapter
• IBM 8775 through the IBM 3287 Attachment RPQ
Connections to the host system can also be made via plug compatible manufacturer's (PCM)
controllers if the IBM 4214-1, 3287 and 3268 printers connect to such products.
Note: When using DCF/SCRIPT, the Printserver must be defined as an IBM 1403 from the host
system.
The Twinax Printserver has a twinaxial cable interface and will connect to the following systems and
controllers:
• IBM AS/400 Work Station Controller
• IBM 5259 Migration Data Link
• IBM 5294 Remote Control Unit
• IBM 5394 Remote Control Unit
• IBM S/36 Work Station Control Unit
• IBM S/38 Work Station Control Unit
Connection to the host system can also be made via plug-compatible manufacturer's (PCM)
controllers if the IBM 4214-2, 5224, 4234, and 5256 printers connect to such products.
With either Printserver, the user has the option of choosing between 4 pre-programmed printer
drivers: EPSON LQ, EPSON FX, IBM PC Proprinter and IBM PC Proprinter XL24.
The printer drivers can be selected via the FSL function Y22. For details on this, see Appendix A, FSL
Functions.
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