Lexmark T656 User Manual

1Getting Started: SCS/TNe in a LAN environment
Card for IPDS and SCS/TNe -
SCS/TNe Emulation User’s Guide
Getting Started
SCS/TNe in a
LAN
environment
Thank you for purchasing the Card for IPDS and SCS/TNe.
The card provides high quality IBM host connectivity print output.
With the appropriate print server and host software, your printer or
Multifunction Product (MFP) becomes an IBM host workstation
printer capable of printing IPDS or SCS documents from an iSeries,
AS/400, or mainframe. For a more detailed product description, see
“Specifications, Requirements, Features” on page 277.
IMPORTANT: Unless otherwise stated, the term
printer in this manual refers to both printers and
MFPs.
SCS data is received in a LAN environment using the Telnet
extended protocol. The Card for IPDS and SCS/TNe adds support
for the TN3270E and the TN5250E protocols. A correctly configured
printer can receive, process, and print SCS print jobs received over
TCP/IP.
Documentation
Overview
This document deals only with setting up and using the SCS/TNe
emulation in the Card for IPDS and SCS/TNe. It will help you to
understand, use, and change option settings for receiving SNA

Lexmark T656 Specifications

General

Brand	Lexmark
Model	T656
Category	Printer Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started

SCS/TNe in a LAN environment

Details SCS data reception via Telnet in a LAN, supporting TN3270E and TN5250E protocols.

Equipment Requirements and Specifications

Supported Products

Lists compatible Lexmark printers and MFPs with the installed option card for SCS/TNe emulation.

Understanding the Control Panel

Printer operator panel

Details accessing the SCS/TNe Emulation options via the operator panel menu.

MFP Touch Screen

Explains accessing SCS/TNe Emulation options and settings via the MFP touch screen.

Remote Configuration Using a Browser

How Remote Configuration Works

Installation Setup for Mainframe Users

Task 1A - Configuring the Host

Explains mainframe software requirements and VTAM NCP configuration for SCS jobs.

Task 1B - Configuring the Host for Printing via a SNA Server

Details sample configurations for defining LU-1 (SCS) printers via VTAM NCP for SNA Server users.

Installation Setup for AS/400 and iSeries Users

Task 1 - Configuring the Host

Details configuring host system values like QAUTOCFG and QAUTORMT for SCS/TNe.

Task 2 - Configuring a Print Server

Additional TN5250e Printer Commands Using IDB

Introduction

Introduces additional commands for printer control via IDB, presenting syntax and command groups.