For high-speed host file transfer, you can’t beat the cost and performance of the Barr Host Communications Suite (BHCS). It can emulate both 3770 (RJE) and Network Job Entry (NJE) communications and supports MS/LUA and HPR/IP connections to mainframe job entry systems. UNIX and AS/400 systems connect via our fast TCP/IP option. BHCS runs on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022. It will help you move jobs (print, internal reports, invoices, etc.) from hosts to any printer in your organization, including Xerox EPS printers, and send to applications such as Document Management Systems, online portals, etc.

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Features and Benefits

• Includes print queue management features such as restart, file view, etc.

• Runs unattended with auto-logon and auto-restart

• Manages and stores host resources (FCB, UCS) and forms overlays (EBCDIC or ASCII files)

• Provides built-in communications scope and status line for monitoring and diagnostics

• Install on virtual machines

• Supports multiple, simultaneous connections

• Print Xerox formatted files via our Print EPS

Barr Systems' transformation lineup gives you the power to print or send from nearly any device to any destination. Convert between IPDS, legacy files (AFPDS, LCDS, or Metacode) and network formats (PostScript, PCL, PDF, or HTML). Do more with your files: print, email, fax, view, or send them to the web. Print legacy jobs on network printers and vice versa. Proof jobs before they go to your mission critical printers.

BARR/PRINT CHANNEL is a software and hardware combination that allows you to physically connect your Windows-based computer to your mainframe channel. It emulates multiple mainframe-attached 3211 printers and is a relatively simple method of printing from the mainframe to your local network printers. ESCON hardware adapters are available for the connection to the mainframe.