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icj@cmutual.com.au (Ian Johnston) writes:

>Hi,
>	We are currently moving our applications from a mainframe
>enviroment to a Pyramid UNIX system.  At the moment we do alot
>of high volume printing from the mainframe to a Xerox 9700 
>printer.  I do know alot about this printer but I believe it
>uses a IBM bus/tag protocol to talk to the host. 
>	What I would like to know is :

>	1) Has anyone connected a IBM bus/tag protocol printer (preferably
>       Xerox) to a UNIX host or TCP/IP terminal server?  If so please
>       send me details.

	Probably the cheapest option would be to buy a new interface for
	the printer.  The Pyramids have a "DataProducts" interface for 
	high speed printing, as well as using either direct RS232 type 
	connections (They can run to 38 k if you are lucky).  Also a centronics
	interface is avaliable for the xmi card.  If you still need to 
	get access to the printers from the SNA side, Pyramid have  
	32xx emulation cards/software avaliable.

>	2) What other solutions do people have to high volume printing?
>       What brands of printers are in use?  Are they connected to
>       hosts or ethernet?

	HP, Dataproducts, Xerox  etc.  They can be connected either direct 
	connect via the interfaces mentioned above or connected via 
	the network.  With the network connection just write a appropriate
	printer model.  Have a look at the protocol described in RFC1179.
	There are many ways of connecting printers via ethernet, ranging
	from using PC's as printer servers to buying dedicated hardware.


>Any other details or pointers would also be greatly appreciated.

>Thanks in advance

>Ian J 				email: ijohnston@cmutual.com.au
>-- 
>Ian Johnston                                 email: IJohnston@cmutual.com.au
>UNIX System Admin.                           phone: +61-3-6076448
>Colonial Mutual Life Aust. (ACN 004021809)   fax  : +61-3-6076198

There are many ways of addressing the problem, depending on all the usuals
of facilities required, exisiting facilities to be supported and cost.




regards




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