The PRISMAsync Print Server converts print data, submitted via the LAN, to output on paper. The definition of the print data is done outside the printer. However, you can define some print settings on the control panel, for example, number of copies or staples. The PRISMAsync based printer enables some basic operation on the jobs:
Queue manipulation, such as moving jobs to the top of the queue or deleting jobs offer the operator the opportunity to do some last minute changes on jobs.
Job settings can be edited (e.g. number of copies).
The PRISMAsync based printer supports printing on custom media sizes, i.e. media sizes that are not part of the set of media types installed at production time, but that become defined in the field.
The PRISMAsync based printer can stack, jog, punch, fold and bind loose sheets of all supported media sizes. It can staple, stack and jog A4/Letter-like sheets and supports the varioPRINT 140 Series finisher options. The printer enables the operator to configure the media defined in each tray, such that print data can be printed correctly.
The PRISMAsync based printer uses a media catalogue to match the media concept used in the printer with the actual media types typically used by the customer. The operator can modify the media catalogue to contain the required media types. Print jobs can be self-contained, i.e. the generated output is independent of the currently configured media catalogue.
When an error occurs (such as a paper jam), the print server assists the operator in resolving the error. After an error is resolved, printing can continue. The print server takes care of job integrity, i.e. it ensures that the final result generated by the printer matches the specification, regardless of errors occurring during the printing process.