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PRODUCT:            Intermate WinIPDS Pro

SOFTWARE RELEASE:   Beta Release 1.0 Revision G59-10Beta-002
  
RELEASE DATE:       2009-08-17

SUPPORT PORTAL:     http://www.intermate.com/winIPDSPro_support


About the Intermate WinIPDS
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The Intermate WinIPDS Pro is a software-based print server, powered by 
Intermate's "IPDS Ultra".

The print server redirects print from the IBM Host to a Postscript or
PCL capable printer. OPtionally the printer will be monitored by SNMP
for full page counting and exception reporting. 

The WinIPDS Pro is fully compliant with the IAPS IPDS product in terms
of IPDS processing, Postscript and PCL output and SNMP monitoring.
Also the WinIPDS pro supports the driver templates for the IAPS IPDS.




1. This release G59-10Beta-002
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- InstallShield Problem.
  The uninstall failed. This is fixed.
  
- QuickGuide is added.


2. Release History
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G59-10Beta-001
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- First Beta




Known Limitations:
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- The Beta does not contain a Getting started guide

- RESTRICTIONS in PCL Backends only (due to shortcomings in the PCL 
  Language):
  - PCL Backends do not support FIT functionality (Shrinking of
    logical page to fit the physical page).
  - PCL Backends do not support Edge to Edge printing. This is 
    because PCL does not as standard allow expanding the logical 
    printable area. Some printers may have native methods for 
    overcoming this limitation, but the IAPS is not currently able to 
    exploit these solutions. 
  - PCL Backends do not support nested finishing for functions 
    involving groups and where functions should start or end 
    independently of each other (e.g. 10 sheets staple with sheet 7 
    and 8 Z-folded).
  Note: All of the "missing" features in PCL backend are implemented 
  in the PostScript backend.
 
- RESTRICTIONS in PostScript Backends only (due to PostScript's "per-page" 
  handling):
  - In rare cases Offset Stacking (JOG) will first take effect on 
    the next page printed.



Documentation:
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 - The on-line help serves as an Options Reference Manual,so it 
   is at hand at all times. 
 - There is a product support portal at 
	http://www.intermate.com/WinIPDSPro_support (and a link to this 
  	site from the on-line help). 
   The support portal includes a number of guides in these areas:
   - Guides to help you get the IAPS up and running, including host 
     setup 
   - Guides to help you configure Services, Templates and Drivers 
   - Troubleshooting Information 
   - Guides explaining relevant IPDS terms 
   - Detailed specifications 

Upgrade instructions:
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- Make sure you do not have any active jobs running as these will be
  terminated when upgrading.
- Run the exe file. If another version of WinIPDS Pro is already installed
  you will be prompted to either remove that installation, or to 
  Repair/Upgrade. Select the latter to upgrade you current installation.
  Your settings and license key will be preserved.
- Should you wish to remove an installation completely, you should use
  the standard Windows Remove Program feature. This procedure will not
  remove the configuration settings and license key.
- Note that the WinIPDS Pro can run simultaneoulsy with the WinIPDS.
  Just ensure that the IPDS input port numbers do no conflict (port 5001..)


2. Release History
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File last redited: 2009-07-14. 11:00 CEST