TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview of connectivity requirements for mainframes
4-5
Overview of connectivity requirements for workstations
4-5
Interfaces supported by the printer
4-6
Online interfaces
4-6
Offline interface
4-8
Network interface
4-9
Multiple interfaces
4-9
Communication protocols required by the printer
4-10
Converting protocols for online connectivity
4-10
Converting protocols for network connectivity
4-10
Datastreams required by the printer
4-11
Conversion of PostScript datastreams
4-11
Connectivity options for IBM and compatible mainframes
4-12
Interface options
4-12
Connectivity options for DEC and MicroVax mainframes
4-15
Interface options
4-15
Connectivity options for other mainframes
4-17
Online interface option
4-17
Connectivity options for IBM PC and PC-compatible workstations
4-18
Interface options
4-18
Connectivity options for Macintosh workstations
4-20
Interface options
4-20
Connectivity options for Sun workstations
4-22
Interface options
4-22
Connectivity options for other workstations
4-23
Offline connectivity for workstations
4-24
High Speed PostScript Printing (HSPP) solutions (or SDI)
4-25
5. User considerations
5-1
Job compatibility
5-1
Image size considerations
5-1
Edgemarking
5-3
Non-imaged elements
5-4
Error messages
5-5
Registration shift and skew
5-5
Graphic images
5-7
Fonts
5-7
Font memory
5-7
Compatibility with 4050 and 9790 family Xerox LPS fonts
5-8
Transparencies
5-8
Transfer blade
5-8
XEROX 4890 HIGHLIGHT COLOR LPS PRODUCT REFERENCE
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