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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIIWho Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viiStyles and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Finishing options and logical printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Check components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Installation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 1: Set up the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Step 2: Set up the AS/400 printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Step 3: Configure the client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9What are ITC files? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Preconfigured ITC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Configuring finishing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Downloading the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Update the configuration using a new or modified itc file . . . . . . 14Modify the currently loaded configuration using printguide . . . . 16Supported PJL and PCL commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

PROBLEM SOLVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Problems and recommended solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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PREFACE

The Imagistics impc1-im8130 printer controller provides powerful network printing capability with many output finishing options. Now a means exists to use the impc1-im8130 controller with an IBM AS/400® system.

WHO SHOULD READ THIS GUIDE?This guide is for network administrators who are familiar with the IBM AS/400 system. It assumes you are familiar with the software applications used to print documents.

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STYLES AND CONVENTIONSThis guide employes several typographic styles to visually convey information. The following table illustrates the styles used and defines the conditions in which they are used. Styles and Conventions Used in this Guide

STYLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE

Italic, serif font, initial caps

Menu names, screen titles, and cross-references.

From the File menu, choose Print.

Menu options separated by right arrows

Embedded Menu Options. From the Start menu, choose Programs→Imagistics ipc1-Client Software → ipc1 Document Monitor.

Bold, sans serif font, initial caps

Buttons, controls, tabs, or menu options on application windows and dialog boxes.

Double-click Properties and click Services. From the Novell Printing group box, click On to enable Novell Printing. Click OK.

Courier Text the user types in a field or from the command line.

Type the following command: setup.exe

<Brackets enclosing, italic text>

Variable text that is to be replaced with specific text applicable to the user’s network.

Enter ipc1<MAC address>, where MAC address is the unique address assigned by the manufacturer of a network interface card.

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1 OVERVIEW

COMPONENTS The components of the AS/400® Printing Solution are:

AS/400 server impc1-im8130 controllerZD6500020 Interface board for Protocol converter installed in the impc1-im8130 controllerParallel cable for connecting the LinkCom Xpress and the impc1-im8130 Controller

LinkComTM Xpress converter boxClient PC workstation

PrintGuideTM utility that supports LinkCom XpressITC Configurator utilityImagistics ITC file set

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The configuration diagram that follows illustrates the relationship between these components.

AS/400 Printing Solution components

Print output generated by the AS/400 server passes through the LinkCom Xpress that acts as a converter from IPDS into PCL print commands, which are then sent to the Imagistics impc1-im8130 controller. For more information about LinkCom Xpress, go to the i-data section of www.mpitech.com.

A client PC can also send commands directly to the impc1-im8130 controller.

FINISHING OPTIONS AND LOGICAL PRINTERSImagistics offers several finishing options in addition to standard print commands coming from the AS/400. For example, stapling and hole punching are finishing options.

The finishing options are grouped in several preconfigured sets, which you associate with up to three logical printers.

In addition, a special utility, called the ITC Configurator Utility makes it possible for you to create custom configurations of finishing options at any time.

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2 INSTALLATION

This chapter explains in general terms how to assemble the AS/400 Printing Solution and install the configuration utilities.

CHECK COMPONENTSYou should have received:

impc1-im8130 controller

The configuration utility (ITCConfigurator.exe) and the Imagistics ITC file set

The parallel board ZD6500020, parallel cable and LinkCom Xpress converter are purchased separately.

If any items are missing, contact Imagistics Service.


INSTALLATION PROCEDUREInstall the AS/400 printing solution in three steps:

1 Set up the hardware

2 Set up the AS/400 printer

3 Configure the client PC

Step 1: Set up the hardware1 Following the instructions that came with the parallel board,

install it in the impc1-im8130 controller.

2 Following the product installation instructions that came with the LinkCom Xpress, setup this device.

3 Connect the LinkCom Xpress to the ZD6500020 parallel board on the impc1-im8130 controller using the parallel printer cable that was shipped with the ZD6500020.

4 Press the TEST button on the LinkCom Xpress to print a test page to the impc1-im8130 controller.

5 Connect the LinkCom Xpress to the network hub.

NOTE:Please note that the impc1-im8130 controller can be directly connected to the AS/400 network at the same time. Thus, PCL based or Raw print jobs can be sent to it via the newtork bypassing the LinkCom Xpress device.


Step 2: Set up the AS/400 printerOn the AS/400, use the CRTDEVPRT command to configure the print settings according to the following table:

All other settings can be left unchanged.

The command CRTPSFCFG (Create Print Services Facility Configuration) can also be used to specify additional parameters for an AFP printer that are not supported on the CRTDEVPRT command. For details, please consult the i-data Host Print Setup Guide.

AS/400 print settings

Setting Name Value

Device description Unique description, such as Imagistics

Device class *LAN

Device type *IPDS

Device model 0

AFP *YES

Port number 5001, 5002 and 5003 as defined in the PrintGuide printer setting

Font identifier 11

Form Feed *AUTOCUT

IP address IP address of LinkCom Xpress

Text description Any text

NOTE:If you experience any problems, press F1 for help.


Sample AS/400 Printer setup screen


Step 3: Configure the client PC

Install utilities and copy needed files1 If it is not already available on the client PC, install the DLC

protocol. The DLC discovery protocol must be enabled, unless the LinkCom Xpress has an IP address.

2 Install the PrintGuide utility.

3 Copy the configuration utility (ITCConfigurator.exe) and the Imagistics ITC file set to the client PC.

Set network addresses1 Open PrintGuide. Refer to your PrintGuide documentation

for assistance.

2 Select Network settings under the Configuration view.

3 Click the TCP/IP tab and check the TCP/IP box.

4 Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway address for the LinkCom Xpress device.

Alternately, you can check the DHCP box if a DHCP server is available. The LinkCom Xpress will then obtain an IP address automatically. However, a static IP address is highly recommended. Otherwise the printer queue on the AS/400 must be reconfigured every time the IP address of the LinkCom Xpress changes

Once the TCP/IP protocol has been configured, the DLC protocol is no longer needed and may be removed. You’re now ready to configure the finishing options.

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3 CONFIGURATION

This chapter explains how to configure select logical printers and customize the ITC files that specify finishing print functions. You can rewrite a modified file or save it under a new name.

WHAT ARE ITC FILES?An ITC file is a configuration file that defines the transformation of one print stream protocol into another. For example, the AS/400 print solution for the impc1-im8130 controller uses ITC files that define the transformation of AS/400 print streams into a format readable by the controller, including the impc1-im8130’s enhanced finishing options.

Only one ITC file at a time can be resident in the LinkCom Xpress. If several different configurations are needed, the appropriate configuration must be downloaded prior to running each print stream.

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PRECONFIGURED ITC FILESThree logical printers are associated with each ITC file. Each logical printer has different finishing options. The AS/400 obtains the appropriate finishing option by directing the print stream output to the corresponding logical printer.

The following ITC files are provided.

There are two ways for modifying a configuration:

Edit an existing ITC file using the ITC Configurator utility to modify it or create a new ITC file. Then, use the PrintGuide utility to Update the configuration loaded into the LinkCom Xpress with the one from the modified ITC file.

-or-

Using the PrintGuide utility, edit the configuration loaded directly into the LinkCom Xpress and save it.

ITC configuration files

Finishing Options

ITC Filename Logical Printer Stapling Hole Punchingimag(HP LT TP).itc 1 - none - - none -

2 - none - left punch 3 - none - top punch

imag(ST LD+HP LT, ST TD+HP TP).itc

1 - none - - none - 2 left double left punch 3 top double top punch

imag(ST TD LD).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 top double - none - 3 left double - none -

imag(ST UL UR).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 upper left - none - 3 upper right - none -

imag(ST UL+HP LT TP).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 upper left left punch 3 upper left top punch

imag(ST UR+HP RT TP).itc 1 - none - - none - 2 upper right right punch 3 upper right top punch


CONFIGURING FINISHING OPTIONSThis topic explains how to configure the finishing options if you need a configuration other than those provided by the preconfigured ITC files.

1 Open the ITC Configurator utility and use the File menu to select an ITC file.

ITC Configurator dialog box

To the right of the logical printer selection box is a description of the options associated with the currently selected logical printer.

2 Edit the options by using the drop-down menus of the option boxes.

If you modify an ITC file, it’s good practice to rename it using the Save As... function of the File menu.

Logical printer Description

Finishing options

NOTE:If a change is made to the configuration, you must save the new configuration using the PrintGuide utility before it can become effective.


DOWNLOADING THE CONFIGURATIONUse the PrintGuide utility to download your chosen configuration into the LinkCom Xpress. Refer to your PrintGuide documentation for details of the process.

The following sample screens use the PrintGuide utility to help you setup the Imagistics printer.

The initial screen, Monitor View, displays all LinkCom Xpress devices discovered on the network. The illustration below shows a LinkCom Xpress status line.

Sample Print Guide Monitor View with LinkCom Xpress discovered


Select the LinkCom Xpress device to view the Imagistics logical printer.

Sample Print Guide Monitor View with LinkCom Xpress discovered and a logical printer selected


UPDATE THE CONFIGURATION USING A NEW OR MODIFIED ITC FILE Select PrintServer from the menu and click on the Update Configuration option.

Select Update

Following is the Update Configuration window showing the original Imagistics ITC files provided.

Sample Update Configuration window with Imagistics ITC files


You’ll be asked to confirm your choice of the ITC file to download. Here’s a sample Confirm window.

Sample Confirm window for configuration file download

When the download is completed, you will be notified accordingly.

Sample Confirm window for configuration file download


MODIFY THE CURRENTLY LOADED CONFIGURATION USING PRINTGUIDE

Right-click on the logical printer you wish to edit, and select Edit Logical Printer from the pop-up menu.

Sample Configuration Edit Logical Printer


Make any changes as necessary.

Sample Edit PPD

Sample Edit IPDS

Sample Edit Printer


Sample Edit Port Driver

Sample Edit Port Strings

Here you can enter any of the supported PJL and PCL commands listed in the next section.


Right-click on the logical printer you just edited and select Save Configuration from the pop-up menu.

Sample Save Selection

Sample Save Selection confirmation

The selection is saved. To save the edited configuration to a file, go back to Monitor View and select Backup Configuration from the PrintServer menu.


Sample Save Selection confirmation

Sample Configuration Download complete


SUPPORTED PJL AND PCL COMMANDS The following is a list of allowable PJL and PCL commands supported by the controller and the LinkCom Xpress.

In order to set the appropriate parameter combination, orientation and feeding direction should also be considered. Only paper sizes A4, B5 and LT support long edge feeding so that these paper sizes support both of top and left side stapling/hole punching for each orientation. But for the rest of the paper sizes, only the short edge feeding is supported so that only Top for portrait and Left for landscape are available. The installed finisher type should also be considered. If you install a hanging type finisher, available staple position is only for the rear side and therefore some staple positions may be ignored.

PJL Commands for the impc1-im8130

Function name Command # Staple @PJL COMMENT DSSC PRINT STAPLING=# 0: Off,

387: Upper Right, 769: Upper Left, 2: Left Double, 512: Top Double

Hole punch @PJL COMMENT DSSC PRINT HOLEPUNCH=# 0: Off, 1: Left, 2: Top

Alternation @PJL COMMENT DSSC PRINT ALTERNATION=# 0: Off, 1: On

Collation @PJL COMMENT DSSC PRINT COLLATE=# 0: Off, 1: On

Job name @PJL COMMENT DSSC JOB NAME=# (Any text description)

Valid Staple and Hole Punch Combinations

Staple Hole Punch UpperLeft Left or Top TopDouble TopUpperRight TopLeftDouble Left


The Alternation option cannot be used with stapling and hole punching. If you want to use stapling or hole punching, please make sure not to use the alternation in the ITC file. PCL Commands for the impc1-im8130

Function name Command # Simplex / Duplex <Esc>&l#S 0: Off

1: Long 2: Short

Output tray <Esc>&l#G 1: Inner 2: Inner 3: Option 1 4: Option 2

Input tray <Esc>&l#H 1: Upper 2: Bypass 4: Lower 5: Pedestal Upper or Large Capacity Feeder 7: Auto 20: Pedestal Lower


4 PROBLEM SOLVING

PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONSThe following table provides suggestions for resolving printing problems.Problem solving suggestions

Problem Recommended solution

The finishing option needed for the current job did not occur.

Check the ITC file currently loaded

Check if the print queue on the AS/400 is configured to use the correct port for the logical printer with the desired finishing option


CUSTOMER SERVICEFor help with LinkCom Xpress questions, contact Imagistics Technical Support at 1- (800) 234-5556

Document does not print Make sure both the controller and the LinkCom Xpress are powered on and online

Check the cable connection. Print a test page by pressing the TEST button on the LinkCom Xpress

Ensure both the controller and the LinkCom Xpress are configured with the TCP/IP protocol

Check status of logical printers using PrintGuide. Are they online?

Make sure the print queue on the AS/400 is configured to use the current IP address of the LinkCom Xpress. Remember, it is recommended that a static IP address is assigned to the LinkCom Xpress device

Restart the controller and/or the LinkCom Xpress if necessary

LinkCom Xpress cannot be discovered Check configuration according to LinkCom Xpress guide

Make sure the LinkCom Xpress is configured with the TCP/IP protocol

Problem solving suggestions

Problem Recommended solution


5 GLOSSARY

Definitions of Terms in this Guide

Term Definition

DLC Data Link Control, the data link layer protocol.

Duplex The process of printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Finishing option A feature provided by Imagistics printers and copiers for doing such things as stapling and hole punching documents.

Gateway address The default address that provides a single point of entry to a network.

IP Address Internet Protocol address of a computer or server attached to a network.

ITC An acronym used to identify the configuration files.

Logical printer A designation within a computer system for receiving a specific print stream. The logical device is associated with an actual printer using the PrintGuide utility.

PCL Printer Control Language, developed by Hewlett Packard.

Print stream The information the AS/400 sends to its printer port. This information includes the text to be printed and various print commands for formatting the text and graphics.


Subnet mask The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of subnets (subgroups).

Definitions of Terms in this Guide

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