XCHANGE::IPDS Conversion Module

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.

XCHANGE to IPDS Module

Module Specifications & Components

  • 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
  • Integrates LPS features for new target printers:
    • Edge-to-edge printing
    • Color output
    • Six feed drawers and paper jogging
    • Printer OS version and patch emulation
  • Supports incoming file formats: ASCII, EBCDIC, 3211, 3262, 4245, 4248, 6262, Xerox DJDE/LCDS/Metacode
  • XCHANGE::IPDS Printer Emulation Module
  • Solimar JSL Compiler
  • Solimar FSL Compiler
  • Modules are licensed separately.