IBM LAN CONNECTION FOR PRINTERS AND PLOTTERS -- IBM 4033 MODELS 001, 002, AND 003 Contents Announcement Letter Number 191-177 dated September 24, 1991 US - Last Revised on September 24, 1991 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters provides a direct connection of parallel and EIA-232-C serial printers and plotters to local area networks (LANs). The IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters consists of a network printer adapter unit that attaches to a LAN and a software utility that resides on the LAN print server. The adapter unit has both a serial and a parallel port that can be used simultaneously to support two printers or plotters. The software utility takes the print data normally sent to the print server's parallel ports and redirects it to either the parallel or serial port of the adapter. The appropriate printer attached to the adapter receives the data and prints it just as if the printer were attached to the server's printer port. The IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters software utility supports remote printing via an IBM OS/2 (R) Extended Edition (EE) and IBM OS/2 LAN Server for PS/2 (R) server or IBM AIX (R) Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000 (TM) (AIX/6000) server that is connected to either a token-ring (IEEE 802.5) or Ethernet LAN. The IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters operates without noticeable degradation of printing performance and supports the following data streams: IBM Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), Hewlett-Packard Printer Control Language (HP PCL), IBM/HP Graphics Library (GL), and Adobe PostScript (1). A user-friendly interface allows the user to easily configure and maintain one or more adapters on the network. The models of the IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters support the following communication protocols: o 4033 Model 001 -- Token-Ring (4/16 megabits/second), IEEE 802.5 o 4033 Model 002 -- Ethernet 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3 o 4033 Model 003 -- Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5, IEEE 802.3 Planned Availability Date: October 18, 1991. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (1) Trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Supported by IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 1.2 or 1.3 and IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000 direct-connection printing solutions. o Simultaneous support for two connecting printers or plotters: - Provides one parallel printer or plotter port. - Provides one EIA-232-C serial printer or plotter port. o The 4033 Model 001 provides support for Token-Ring 4/16 megabit/second (4/16 Mbps) data rate (IEEE 802.5). o The 4033 Model 002 provides support for Ethernet 10BaseT 10 Mbps data rate (IEEE 802.3). o The 4033 Model 003 provides support for Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5 10 Mbps data rate (IEEE 802.3). o Printers/plotters can be located in the user work area, which may be remote from the print server. o Redirected support for one or more IBM 4033s on the network. o Compatible with IBM Personal Printer Data Streams (PPDS), Adobe PostScript, HP PCL, and IBM/HP GL. DESCRIPTION USER PRODUCTIVITY The IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters (or simply, the IBM LAN Connection) allows printers and plotters to have location freedom. Printers and plotters are not required to be directly attached to the network printer server, but can be located anywhere in the network. Print-job throughput may be increased because of faster communications between the print server and printer. INVESTMENT PROTECTION With the IBM LAN Connection supporting IBM OS/2 LAN Server and IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000, with Token-Ring (IEEE 802.5) and Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) protocols, customers can now attach printers and plotters to their current networks. SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT The network utility provides systems management for supported printers and plotters connected to the IBM LAN Connection from the associated LAN print server (see the section called "Supported Printers/Plotters" in this announcement letter). GROWTH ENABLEMENT The IBM LAN Connection provides a constant and stable base so that as the business grows, printers can be connected via multiple external network adapter units at the location that is best suited to the user's needs. BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Customer can add printers/plotters to their existing IBM OS/2 LAN Server or IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000 networks. PRODUCT POSITIONING The IBM LAN Connection offers a direct LAN connection printing solution for IBM OS/2 LAN Server and AIX/6000 networks. The IBM LAN Connection is designed for customers with direct-attachment printing requirements for Token-Ring (IEEE 802.5) or Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) connection. PUBLICATIONS The following publications are shipped with the product. Additional copies are available immediately. To order, contact your IBM representative. o IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters, Planning and Installation Guide (order number SA40-0588; part number 1333520) o IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters, Hardware Maintenance and Service Manual (SA40-0621; 1333548) SCHEDULE The IBM LAN Connection for Printers and Plotters has a planned availability date of October 18, 1991. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: o Height: 38mm (1.50 inches) o Width: 197mm (7.76 inches) o Depth: 146mm (5.75 inches) o Weight: Less than 2.8kg (6 pounds), packaging and power supply included. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o Temperature: 16 (degs)C to 32 (degs)C (60.8 (degs)F to 89.6 (degs)F) o Relative humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing o Maximum wet bulb: 23 (degs)C (73.4 (degs)F) NON-OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o Temperature: 10 (degs)C to 43 (degs)C (50 (degs)F to 109.4 (degs)F) o Relative humidity: 8% to 80% non-condensing o Maximum wet bulb: 27 (degs)C (80.6 (degs)F) NOTE: For proper operation, the air vents on the top cover should not be covered. POWER SUPPLY MATRIX: Two unique power supplies are provided as defined in the following tables. All power-supply outputs include overcurrent protection. MACHINE POWER SUPPLY TYPE MODEL PART NUMBER 4033 001 1333561 4033 002 1333561 4033 003 1333563 Power Supply Specifications Part No. Part No. Description 1333561 1333563 Voltage range 104V to 127V AC 90V to 265V AC at 60Hz at 50-60Hz Output voltage(s) 5V DC +/- 5% 5V DC +/- 5% (1.5A) (2.0A) 12V DC AC plug 2-prong NEMA IEC-320 appliance coupler to accept any standard personal computer line cord DC plug 3-pin molex with 3-pin molex with strain relief strain relief Height 63mm (2.48 in.) 46mm (1.81 in.) Length 150mm (5.91 in.) 130mm (5.11 in.) Width 72mm (2.83 in.) 83mm (3.27 in.) Weight Approx. 2.5 lbs. Less than 1.0 lb. Both ranges require an external power circuit breaker of 15 amperes for safe operation. MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: IBM 4033 Models 001, 002, and 003 operate with OS/2 Extended Edition (EE) and IBM OS/2 LAN Server for PS/2 supporting either IBM Token-Ring IEEE 802.5 or Ethernet IEEE 802.3. Models 001 and 003 are supported in the IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000 LAN environments; Model 002 is not. PRINTER/PLOTTER CABLING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IBM 4033 o Parallel: 25-pin "Centronics-type" parallel cable (IBM part #1525612, feature #5612) o EIA-232-C serial: A 9-pin to 25-pin serial adapter connector (IBM part #6450242, feature #0242) is required to connect to the IBM LAN Connection serial connector. There are three serial interface cables that may attach to the serial adapter connector: - IBM part #8509386, feature #6031 -- For printers with a 25-pin serial connector, such as, IBM 2380, IBM 2381, IBM 4226. - IBM part #6486685, feature #6685 -- For printers with a 36-pin "Centronics" connector, such as, IBM 4019 LaserPrinter. - IBM part #2719931, feature #5030 -- For IBM 6180 and 7372 plotters with a 25-pin serial connector. LAN CABLING REQUIREMENTS o IBM 4033 Model 001, Token-Ring: - IBM Token-Ring Network PC Adapter Cable (IBM part #6339098), if the LAN segment uses IBM Cabling System data grade media and operates at a ring data rate of either 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps. - Type 3 Media Filter Cable, if the LAN segment uses telephone twisted-pair media and operates at a ring data rate of 4 Mbps. NOTE: Cabling distance is as defined in IBM TOKEN-RING NETWORK, INTRODUCTION AND PLANNING GUIDE (GA27-3677). o IBM 4033 Model 002, Ethernet 10BaseT (IEEE 802.3): - An 8-pin RJ-45 connector is used to attach unshielded twisted-pair (telephone) cable. NOTE: Cabling distance is as specified in IEEE 802.3 standard for Ethernet 10BaseT. o IBM 4033 Model 003, Ethernet 10Base2 (IEEE 802.3): - A BNC jack is used for attaching the BNC-T connector provided with the IBM 4033. This BNC-T connector is then used to connect the RG-58 coaxial cable between the networks. NOTE: The IBM 4033 attaches directly to the network through the BNC-T connector. o IBM 4033 Model 003, Ethernet 10Base5 (IEEE 802.3): - A 15-pin D-shell connector is used for attaching the IBM 4033 to an attachment unit interface (AUI) cable. NOTE: AUI cable distance is as specified in the IEEE 802.3 standard for Ethernet 10Base5. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: o IBM OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.2, 1.3, or 1.30.1 o IBM OS/2 LAN Server Version 1.2 or 1.3 o IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 for RISC System/6000 NOTE: Novell NetWare (2) is not supported. (2) NetWare is a trademark of Novell, Inc. COMPATIBILITY: The IBM LAN Connection uses IEEE 802.2 data link control flows to send data. The models of the IBM LAN Connection support the following communication protocols: o 4033-001 supports Token-Ring, IEEE 802.5 o 4033-002 supports Ethernet 10BaseT, IEEE 802.3 o 4033-003 supports Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5, IEEE 802.3 The following data streams used by IBM desktop printers are supported: IBM PPDS, Adobe PostScript, HP PCL, and IBM/HP GL. SUPPORTED PRINTERS/PLOTTERS: Operating Interface System Supported OS/2 AIX/ Stand. DMA IBM Printers/Plotters EE 6000 Serial Parallel Parallel Personal Printer X X X X X Series II (2380, 2381, 2390, 2391) 3812 Page Printer X X X Models 001, 002 3816 Page Printer X X X Models 01S, 01D LaserPrinter 4019 X X X X X Models 001, E01 ExecJet (TM) X X X X X Printer 4072 Proprinter (R) X X X 4201 Model 1 Proprinter II X X X X X 4201 Model 2 Proprinter III X X X X X 4201 Model 3 Proprinter XL X X X X 4202 Model 1 Proprinter II XL X X X X X 4202 Model 2 Proprinter III XL X X X X X 4202 Model 3 Proprinter X24 X X X X 4207 Model 1 Proprinter X24E X X X X X 4207 Model 2 Proprinter XL24 X X X X 4208 Model 1 Proprinter XL24E X X X X X 4208 Model 2 4216-031 Personal X X X X X Pageprinter 4224 Printer Models X X X 3E3, 301, 302, 3C2 4226 Printer X X X X X 4234 Printer X X X X X Model 013 Quietwriter (R) III X X X X 5202 Printer Quickwriter (R) X X X X X 5204 Printer 6180, 6182, 7372 X X X Plotters 6262 Impact Line X X X X Printer Models A12, A14, A22* 6252 Impactwriter X X X X Models AS8, AP8 * Certain configurations may not support high-speed printing in excess of 1,400 lines per minute. SUPPORTED NETWORK BRIDGES: o IBM 8209 LAN Bridge - IBM 8209 Token-Ring Attachment Module, feature #8360 - IBM 8209 Ethernet Attachment Module, feature #6035 - IBM 8209 Enhanced Ethernet Attachment Module, feature #5156 o IBM Token-Ring Network Bridge Program Versions 2.1 and 2.2 SUPPORTED COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS: o IEEE 802.5 (4033-001 Token-Ring) o IEEE 802.3 (4033-002 Ethernet 10BaseT) o IEEE 802.3 (4033-003 Ethernet 10Base2 and 10Base5) SUPPORTED PRINTER DATA STREAMS: o IBM PPDS o Adobe PostScript o HP PCL o IBM/HP GL LIMITATIONS: o The IBM LAN Connection operates only in IBM OS/2 LAN Server 1.2 or 1.3 and AIX/6000 Version 3.1.5 or later. o With IBM OS/2 EE 1.2, a maximum of three printers/plotters can be redirected per server. o With IBM OS/2 EE 1.3, a maximum of seven printers/plotters can be redirected per server. o If printing from DOS compatibility mode of an IBM OS/2 EE print server, only three printers/plotters can be supported. o For DOS-based workstations: - IBM DOS LAN Requester is required for access to IBM 4033s on an IBM OS/2 LAN Server. - IBM AIX Access for DOS Users (AADU) is required for access to IBM 4033s for IBM RISC System/6000 servers. o Since IBM RISC System/6000 does not support Ethernet 10BaseT (IEEE 802.3), the IBM 4033 Model 002 (10BaseT) is not supported in that environment. o When using Automatic Emulation Mode Switching (AES), the software utility for the IBM LAN Connection must be installed after AES is installed. o Novell NetWare is not supported. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The IBM LAN Connection is designated as a customer setup unit (CSU). It is recommended that the customer have working knowledge of IBM OS/2 EE Version 1.2 or 1.3, including Communication Manager and the IBM LAN Server, or IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 and the RISC System/6000. CABLE ORDERS: For cable information, see "Machine Requirements" earlier. INSTALLABILITY: The IBM LAN Connection is designated as customer setup. A PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE is supplied with the product. This manual contains all the instructions needed for setting up and using the IBM LAN Connection. Unpacking, setup, and startup testing are designed to allow the customer to make the unit operational. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: The IBM LAN CONNECTION FOR PRINTERS AND PLOTTERS, PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE, shipped with the product, contains a problem determination section to be used for problem isolation during installation and/or operation. PACKAGING: Product Shipment Group Boxes 4033 Model 001, Adapter unit, 1 Model 002, or Power supply, Model 003 Power cord, IBM OS/2 EE and IBM AIX LAN Utility diskettes (3.5-inch only), Planning and Installation Guide, Adapter feet DISKETTES: Two diskettes (3.5-inch only) are provided that contain the LAN utilities. This utility is installed on the LAN print server by the network administrator. One diskette is formatted for IBM OS/2 EE 1.2 (or 1.3) and the other diskette is formatted for IBM AIX Version 3.1.5 or later. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is not available under the Volume Discounts Section of the IBM Customer Agreement. IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Term leases and installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION APPLIES: Yes. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTY SERVICE: Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR). WARRANTY OPTIONS: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR). SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AFTER WARRANTY: IBM On-Site Repair (IOR). IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. IBM warranty service, maintenance service, or hourly service may be obtained by calling 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). IBM hourly service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if applicable. VOLUME MAINTENANCE OPTION: The announced product is an eligible machine for the Volume Maintenance Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. LAN UTILITY DISKETTE SUPPORT: May be obtained by calling 1-800-537-2540. MID-RANGE SYSTEM OPTION: The announced product is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT TYPE 3-YEAR 5-YEAR 4033 12% 17% CORPORATE SERVICE OPTION: The announced product is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. DISCOUNT OPTION 3-YEAR 5-YEAR Network 25% 30% System 12% 17% EXTENDED MAINTENANCE OPTION: The announced product is an eligible machine for the Extended Maintenance Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. CENTRAL FACILITY MAINTENANCE SERVICE: The announced product is an eligible machine for Central Facility Maintenance Service Option of the IBM Customer Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. The minimum number of machines required to be at the central facility before requesting maintenance service is six machines. The Additional Maintenance Charge Factor is currently 0.5 hours. The terms and conditions are stated in the Attachment for Central Facility Maintenance Service Option. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes. LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No. IBM EDUCATION ORDER CENTER: This product is available for ordering through the IBM Education Order Center. Please note that availability through the Education Order Center may not coincide with the product availability dates noted in other sections of this document. The IBM Education Order Center is the order processing location for selected Personal Computers and related hardware/software for eligible education end users. Eligible end users are defined as faculty and staff members of qualified kindergarten through twelfth grade education institutions, and students, faculty, and staff members of higher education institutions which have an Education Product Coordinator. NATIONAL EDUCATION PRICE (NEP): A National Education Price is available under the terms and conditions of the National Education Price Exhibit. The NEP price, which represents a 30% discount from the single unit purchase price, is not subject to any further discount or allowance. The machine in this announcement is included in the National Education Price Exhibit. CHARGES PRODUCT CHARGES: Machine Part Purchase Description Type Model Number Price LAN Connection 4033 001 1333535 $ 1,100 for Printers and 002 1333530 1,000 Plotters 003 1333525 1,000 The following currently available features are also orderable: Feature Part Purchase Description Number Number Price Parallel cable -- 6-foot 5612 1525612 $ 48 Serial cable -- 20-foot 6031 8509386 48 9-pin to 25-pin serial connector 0242 6450242 37 Serial cable -- 36-pin connector 6685 6486685 58 Plotter cable 5030 2719931 59 WARRANTY OPTION UPGRADE CHARGES: Warranty Warranty Option Option Upgrade Upgrade Description Type Model From To Charge LAN Connection 4033 001 CCR IOR $ 12 for Printers and 002 CCR IOR 12 Plotters 003 CCR IOR 12 MAINTENANCE CHARGES: Annual Central Minimum Facility Maint. Maint. Charge Service Description Type Model (IOR) (CFMS) LAN Connection 4033 001 $ 115 $ 104 for Printers and 002 90 81 Plotters 003 90 81