Lexmark Card for IPDS - Supports AFP/IPDS Printing on IBM iSeries and zSeries Systems

The Lexmark Card for IPDS (Part Number 40C9201) is an essential upgrade for organizations utilizing IBM iSeries or IBM zSeries computers, enabling seamless AFP/IPDS printing over TCP/IP networks. Designed for compatibility with a wide range of Lexmark laser printers, this card allows users to efficiently manage print jobs directly from their IBM systems to network-attached Lexmark printers, simplifying document workflows and reducing processing time. This capability is particularly valuable for printing complex forms, barcodes, graphics, and publications with high accuracy and speed. The card's support for host-based or client-based output ensures flexibility across diverse printing environments, providing a comprehensive solution for distributed printing needs.

Supporting advanced features such as font capture with Print Services Facility (PSF), the Lexmark Card for IPDS reduces network traffic by storing fonts—including Asian languages like Chinese, Korean, and Japanese—either on hard disks or flash memory. This minimizes data transfer during printing, improving overall efficiency. The card also offers support for 2D barcodes such as PDF 417, DataMatrix, Maxicode, and QR codes, as well as 1D barcodes like Code 128 and postal codes like PLANET and Intelligent Mail. These features cater to industries requiring precise barcode printing for tracking, postal, or retail applications.

Enhanced productivity is achieved through Lexmark’s SmartSwitch auto-emulation sensing technology, which automatically detects and switches printer language modes including IPDS, PostScript, or PCL. This feature allows users to locate printers flexibly and maximize their utility without manual reconfiguration. Configuration of IPDS settings can be conveniently managed via the embedded web server on Lexmark’s print server, accessible through any standard browser and the printer’s IP address. Additionally, the card supports full-color printing with Function Set 45 (FS 45) and Color Management Object Content Architecture (CMOCA), enabling vibrant, high-quality color output for professional documents and presentations. Overall, the Lexmark Card for IPDS enhances printing capabilities, streamlines workflows, and supports a broad array of Lexmark printers for versatile enterprise solutions.

Features:

• Supports AFP/IPDS printing over TCP/IP from IBM iSeries and zSeries systems

• Compatible with a wide range of Lexmark laser printers

• Supports host-based and client-based output for flexible printing workflows

• Font capture capability reduces network traffic by storing TrueType, bitmap, or outline fonts

• Supports 2D barcodes such as PDF 417, DataMatrix, Maxicode, QR codes

• Supports 1D barcodes including Code 128, PLANET, and Intelligent Mail

• Auto-emulation sensing with Lexmark SmartSwitch for seamless language mode switching

• Configuration via embedded web server accessible through printer's IP address

• Enables full-color printing with Function Set 45 (FS 45) and CMOCA support