Canon U.S.A. and I-O Corporation Announce ImageRUNNER AS/400 Printing Capability At On Demand 2001.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ON DEMAND 2001 Booth No. 2021 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2001 imageRUNNER 550/600/60 Systems to Target Data Centers And AS/400 Operating Environments In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. with AFP/IPDS and SCS Print Capability Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of imaging solutions and subsidiary of Japan-based Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ), and I-O Corporation, a leading provider of quality peripherals for the IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually and mainframe marketplace, today announced the availability of the I-O 5435dp print server for use with high-volume Canon imageRUNNER systems. Through use of the I-O 5435dp, Canon imageRUNNER 550/600/60 systems will now offer their full document finishing capabilities to native IPDS (Intelligent Printer Data Stream) The native format built into IBM laser printers, which accepts fonts and formatted raster images. One of its major functions is its communications protocol that negotiates printer transfers from servers in the network that , SCS, and AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol. print jobs within IBM AS/400 environments. "The availability of the I-O 5435dp for use with Canon imageRUNNER is another example of our commitment to offer the most extensive connectivity and document finishing options available in the Print On Demand marketplace," said Dennis Amorosano, Director of Canon U.S.A. Copier and Networked Office Systems Division. "AS/400 users can now send their specialized print jobs to an imageRUNNER device utilizing multi-position staple, Z-fold, 3-hole punch, and booklet-making capability, along with those who are sending standard print jobs over the network." "We recognize Canon's position in the market and look forward to partnering with the industry's leader," explained John Toone, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and Accounts Manager at I-O Corporation. "Other third-party solutions require extensive configuration routines to gain access to finishing commands on digital printers, and even then, the finishing commands become default settings within `logical printers.' With Canon cooperation, I-O eliminated those lengthy configuration steps. This will enable Canon customers to not only attach finishing features to their AS/400 print jobs, but do so on a job-by-job basis, directly from any PC on the network." The imageRUNNER 550 and 600/60 models, when connected with the I-O 5435dp, a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet print server, and Canon Network Printer Board-F1, allow AS/400 users to print black-and-white documents on demand at 55 and 60 pages-per-minute and 1200 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution. With the highest finishing capability in their class, the imageRUNNER devices can assemble complex documents such as company reports, financial and billing statements, training materials, end user manuals, and other mission-critical application output containing bar codes, electronic forms, and high-end graphics. The imageRUNNER and I-O 5435dp solution, as a whole, potentially eliminates large capital expenditures in hardware and software, and the time and expense associated with outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. . By off-loading "greenbar" continuous feed output from outdated line printers, imageRUNNER offers a high-speed, digital laser, cut-sheet solution with far superior document finishing capabilities. To ensure uninterrupted operation and greater media flexibility, the imageRUNNER 550 and 600/60 engine duty cycle ratings are 200,000 and 250,000 impressions per month, respectively. The units accommodate up to 7,650 sheets of paper (17 lb. bond to 110 lb. index stock), replaceable "on the fly" while the device is in operation. The optional Canon Stapler-Stacker Finisher supports up to 2,250 sheets of output with multi-position stapling in any page corner, or can also double bind double bind n. 1. A psychological impasse created when contradictory demands are made of an individual, such as a child or an employee, so that no matter which directive is followed, the response will be construed as incorrect. 2. staple in creating booklets. The optional Canon Saddle-Stitch Finisher builds on the Stapler-Stacker by adding 3-hole punch and saddle-stitched output, supporting a total capacity of 3,900 sheets of paper. An optional Z-folding Unit for folding 11" x 17" documents into letter-sized output and a Document Inserter that delivers post-process cover inserts, such as color documents, is also available. Every networked Canon imageRUNNER comes standard with Canon NetSpot and Web NetSpot Device Management Software, which simplify the installation, configuration, and management of all Canon and third party printers that support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. ) and industry standard Management Information Base (MIB (1) (Management Information Base) The hierarchical database used by the simple network management protocol (SNMP) to describe the particular device being monitored. MIB objects are identified using ASN.1 syntax. See SNMP, RMON, OID and ASN.1. ). NetSpot integrates with all major enterprise management applications, offering proactive remote discovery and maintenance of all network devices, while significantly enhancing organizational time and cost efficiency. The I-O 5435dp print server for Canon imageRUNNER 550/600/60 will be available through all authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Canon U.S.A. dealers, Canon Business Solutions locations, and I-O Corporation dealers in the second quarter of 2001 at a suggested retail price of $1,395. Canon imageRUNNER Pricing -------------------------- imageRUNNER 550 $19,800 imageRUNNER 600 $26,670 imageRUNNER 60 $24,500 Network Multi-PDL Printer Board-F1 $ 5,200 Stapler-Stacker Finisher $ 4,620 Saddle-Stitch Finisher $ 9,345 Document Inserter $ 1,103 Z-Folding Unit $ 5,145 About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging solutions and, through its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent-holder of imaging technologies. The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital and analog copiers (color and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems, and facsimile machines; camcorders, cameras and lenses; and semiconductor, broadcast and medical equipment. Canon employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South American and the Caribbean. About I-O Corporation With over twenty-three years of experience, I-O Corporation is an innovator and leader in the development of IBM midrange and mainframe connectivity products. As an early pioneer in this market, I-O developed the first host terminal with a printer port that converted native IBM print jobs to a non-IBM ASCII ASCII or American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a set of codes used to represent letters, numbers, a few symbols, and control characters. Originally designed for teletype operations, it has found wide application in computers. printer. Since that time, I-O has produced a vast selection of IBM printing solutions. I-O has a manufacturing facility in the U.S. and distributes products world wide through an extensive dealer network. I-O Corporation is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , located in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , USA. Note to Editors: All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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