Preprocessing and Postprocessing Device Interfaces (Optional)

Preprocessing/postprocessing Device Interfaces allow you to attach special equipment to help automate the handling of forms input or forms output (or both) to the printer. Preprocessing equipment is on the forms input side (for example, a roll feed) and postprocessing equipment is on the forms output side (for example, a folder, burster, trimmer, stacker, take-up roll, or MICR).

Each of the Infoprint 3000 printers has three interface ports. These ports may be equipped with Preprocessing/Postprocessing (Pre/Post) or Advanced Function Postprocessing (AF Post) interfaces.

• Preprocessing/Postprocessing (Pre/Post): Attaches most types of preprocessing and postprocessing equipment, such as: continuous forms stackers, envelope inserting equipment, and roll-feed equipment.

  One Pre/Post interface is standard on each printer.

• Advanced Function Postprocessing (AF Post): Attaches only postprocessing equipment that requires architected software and communications control, such as: printers using non-electrophotographic technology or MICR impact printers. Only one AF Post interface can be installed on each printer.

  IPDS supports the Select Medium Modifications (SMM) command which is used to invoke processing options through the Advanced Function Postprocessing interface. SMM support is not available on all PSF platforms. See Table 6 and Table 4 for PSF support details.

In the Duplex Models: Port 1 in each printer has a preprocessing/postprocessing interface, which is standard. You may select optional preprocessing/postprocessing or advanced function postprocessing interfaces to equip Ports 2 and 3 of Printer 1 or Port 2 of Printer 2.

In the Simplex Model: All three interfaces are selectable.

1. When using preprocessing equipment, be sure that attachment cables do not interfere with forms under the printer. See Space Requirements - Duplex Models or Space Requirements - Simplex Model for cable placement.
2. When using 18-inch (457-mm) wide paper, the distance between the back edge of the paper and the back of the machine is about 0.25 inches (0.6 cm). This means that some of the powered-assist rollers (urge units) used with other IBM printers may not work across the entire spectrum of the Infoprint 3000 family of printers. Be sure to discuss this with your pre- or postprocessor vendors.
3. Be sure that any preprocessing or postprocessing devices you order operate at the same speed (IPM) as the printer.
4. With Duplex Configurations: To avoid static drag between the paper and the floor, IBM recommends that you install a conductive floor plate in front of each urge unit between the printer leveling pads. The floor plate is connected to the printer frame with a grounding strap. Normally, preprocessor vendors supply these plates. The plate should be approximately 61 cm x 152 cm x 0.71 mm (2 ft x 5 ft x 0.028 in.).

See Configuring Preprocessing and Postprocessing Devices or Interfaces for more information concerning the preprocessing/postprocessing interfaces.