RE: Anyone connecting IBM 4230 printers to iSeriesviaEthernet/TCP/IP ?

Thanks Jim,

I have contacted one of our normal suppliers and have already gotten a very
encouraging response back :-)

Chuck

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[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Reinardy, James
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 12:02 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: RE: Anyone connecting IBM 4230 printers to
iSeriesviaEthernet/TCP/IP ?

Chuck,

One alternative you might look at, especially if you have multiple
devices in the same area is the Bos products.  They have multiple port
units that can wind up being quite a bit cheaper per port.  We are using
this successfully in one of our remote locations now.  It is a great
solution for us since all of the configuration is done via a web
interface.  I have some other newer Decision Data Twinax IPDS printers
that I am looking at the I-O box for as well.  We were able to bring in
one of I-O units for evaluation before committing, which might be a good
option for you, too.  Overall, our best option for our older generation
of printers has been to swap them out for refurbished IBM 4247's with
Ethernet IPDS cards.  Could you perhaps buy those cards for the 4230's
as well?

I have no connection to either I-O, or Bos.

Jim