Interface Options - Printronix T5000 User Manual

Appendix B
Hardware Options

Interface Options

Coax/Twinax Host Interface
The coax/twinax host interface option mounts inside the printer and functions
as a protocol converter to allow the direct connection of the printer to an IBM
host computer that uses either a coax or a twinax data interface. The printer
may be ordered with the Coax/Twinax option installed, or it can be field
installed by an authorized service representative.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
This option permits placing the printer on a LAN rather than attaching it
directly to a host system. It is mounted inside the printer. The printer may be
ordered with a NIC installed, or it can be field installed by an authorized
service representative. The parallel port is no longer accessible when the NIC
option is installed.
IPDS for Use with Twinax Host Interface
This option supports the Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS) language to
allow direct connection of the printer to an IBM host computer that uses the
Twinax data interface. The printer may be ordered with this option installed
and the required hardware to support it or it can be field installed by an
authorized service representative at a later date. The printer must have a
Coax/Twinax interface, 300 DPI Printhead, and 16 MB DRAM installed to
support this field installed option.
IPDS for Use with a NIC
This option supports the IPDS language to allow a LAN connection. The
printer may be ordered with this option and the required hardware to support it
or it can be field installed by an authorized service representative. The printer
must have a NIC, 300 DPI Printhead, and 16 MB DRAM installed to support
this field installed option.
IPDS for Use with a NIC and Twinax Host Interface
This option supports the IPDS language to allow a LAN connection as well as
a direct connection of the printer to an IBM host computer that uses the
Twinax data interface. The printer may be ordered with this option installed
and the required hardware to support it or it can be field installed by an
authorized service representative. The printer must have a NIC, Coax/Twinax
interface, 300 DPI printhead, and 16 MB DRAM installed to support this field
installed option.
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