XCHANGE::Metacode Conversion Module

The XCHANGE::Metacode printer emulation module of the Solimar® Print Director™ Enterprise (SPDE) converts mainframe and Xerox LCDS/Metacode applications into compressed Metacode. This output is optimized to print more efficiently and enable Xerox LPS production printers to run at rated or near rated speed. This module restructures the inefficient LCDS/Metacode by reducing the number of records per page. It also reblocks Metacode data into VLR format, which is useful when using the Job Separator module to parse sub-documents in a job for remote distribution or for use with an archiving system.

XCHANGE::Metacode emulates Xerox LPS Metacode printers in online and offline modes. Data streams and resources are converted in real-time into Metacode specifically optimized for the output device. The data conversions can reach 20,000+ pages per minute on a Pentium 800.

XCHANGE to Metacode 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 optimized Metacode
  • Compresses loosely structured Metacode data by up to 75%
  • Reduces the number of records per page to greatly improve printer performance
  • Provides resource management options
  • Formats image records into 2049-byte records for the fastest possible printing
  • Print data received via RJE can be restructured for optimum online printing performance
  • Builds logs to track all resources used during processing
  • Allows files to be started on any page for reprinting sections of the job
  • A record can be added to each page for parsing data into sub documents
  • Converts offline data into online format eliminating the need for tapes and operator handling
  • Used in combination with the SCSI DDI Output Module for TIFF image HPIP replacement
  • Integrates LPS features for new target printers:
    • Edge-to-edge printing
    • Color output
    • Six feed drawers and paper jogging
    • Displays OTEXT messages on new target printer
    • Printer OS version and patch emulation
  • Supports incoming file formats: ASCII, EBCDIC, 3211, 3262, 4245, 4248, 6262, Xerox DJDE/LCDS/Metacode
  • XCHANGE::Metacode Printer Emulation Module
  • Solimar JSL Compiler
  • Solimar FSL Compiler
  • Modules are licensed separately.