The PRISMAsync Print Server converts print data, submitted via the LAN, to output on paper. The print data is defined outside the printer. 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.
Define print settings on the control panel, for example, number of copies or staples.
The PRISMAsync based printer supports printing on custom media. A custom media is not part of the media catalogue, but it is defined in the print job.
The PRISMAsync based printer can stack, jog (or offset stacking), punch, fold and bind loose sheets of all supported media sizes. It supports the varioPRINT 6000 series finisher options. The operator can configure the media defined in each paper tray on the printer.
The PRISMAsync based printer uses a media catalogue to match actual media 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.