1. Next generation of print datastream modification
BENS G3
Next generation of print datastream modification

2. Table of content History Brief introduction Features / Benefits
Target Group
Detailed function description
Specification
Competition
Pricing
Highlights

3. ECO System
Connectivity: The applications of this category ensure that Konica Minolta output devices are seamlessly integrated into almost any host environment given. At the same time, they offer the conversion of print-datastreams and enhanced features in specific environments such as SAP. Users save costs and gain flexibility because their devices become compatible with different IT platforms.

4. Product history BENS (Barcode Engine Network Server) BENS+ BENS G3
Out of the box barcode printing from SAP
BENS+
Native barcode and Unicode function from SAP
New fan-less hardware
Possibility to add new filters
BENS G3
New licence management
Several optional filters available
New hardware platform (fan-less)
No mechanical parts (SDD Hardisk Drive)

5. Outline Name: BENS G3 Category: Connectivity
Describtion: Network print server to provide filter technology that allows print job manipulation on the fly
Example usage:
PCL barcode filter for SAP compatible barcode printing
Unicode filter for SAP compatible international printing support (e.g. Asian or east European characters)
Filter for input tray and output bin controlling
Filter for “Carbon Copy” functionality

6. Features – BENS G3 Network print server
Supported protocols: LPR, SMB, Socket, IPP, SNMP, DHCP
HTML interface for administration the print server
Reprint of print jobs
Download of unfiltered and filtered print jobs
Print preview on the print server
Firmware / Filters can be updated
New filters can be uploaded
Synchronisation with a second BENS G3 print server available for system stability (Mirroring)
Employment of several filters per printer
Up to 50 printers can be run on one single appliance
Backup and restore function for configurations
1 x PCL5 Barcode Filter and 1 x Unicode Filter with Unicode Font Andale is included

7. Benefits
Plug-and-play enterprise printing solution for SAP R/3 and other applications
Attractive and highly cost-effective solution for multiple printers
Simple and straightforward network integration.
Fully scalable thanks to easy download of additional filter licences
No embedded solution
Longterm solution can be used with future printer generation (only PCL is precondition)
Specific customisation is possible

8. Target group #
Company
Software Revenues mln US$
Software Revenue growth
Total Revenues mln US$
Software Revenue share 1
Microsoft
49,090
-1%
61,159
80% 2
IBM
21,396
-3%
95,758
22% 3
Oracle
18,582 6%
22,734
82% 4
SAP
11,368
-2%
15,373
74% 5
Ericsson
7,595 5%
29,014
26% 6
Nintendo
6,799
-6%
17,762
38% 7 HP
6,183
-15%
116,245 8
Symantec
5,565
5,992
93% 9
Nokia Siemens Networks
4,529
18,114
25% 10
Activision Blizzard
4,279
-7%
100%
SAP is still one of the most sucessfull companies in the software industry (
Companies from mid to enterprise level are target group for SAP/R3
Using SAP is challenging in regards of print out
SAP demands several functions to be part of the printer (e.g. Barcode)
Companies using SAP might benefit from BENS G3
Customers that need modification on datastreams coming from older host systems

9. 1 1 2 2 X Y Functional principle
Up to 50 virtual printers can be defined as input
Different filters can be configured and chained for each vitual printer
After using filters the printjob is sent to one of up to 50 network attached PCL printers
Virtual Printers
Real
Printers 1 1
Filter 1 2 2
Filter 2 X Y
Filter 1
Filter 2
Filter 1
Filter 2
Filter n
Clients 50 50
Printers
BENS G3

10. BENS G3 communicates via SNMP
Supports the SNMP Protocol (Simple Network Message Protocol)
SNMP requests from Clients will be passed to the target device (printer or print server) and vice versa
Failed print jobs can be reprinted automatically
online?
online?
SNMP
SNMP
SNMP
SNMP
no paper!
no paper!
Clients
BENS G3
Target devices

11. Creating PDF-files from print data
PDF Files of printed documents can be stored in a network shared folder defined by the BENS G3 Administrator
PDF File
Network
share
original print data
print data modificated by filters
Processing Filters
Client
BENS G3
Printer

12. Example of working with Filters: BARCODES
Compatible to barcode solutions provided by HP
Plug&play printing from SAP R/3
No modification on printer side needed
original printer data
print data including barcodes
Processing barcodes
Client
BENS G3
Printer

13. Example of working with Filters: UNICODE
Compatible with HP “International Printing Solution”
Andale font (~ characters) is included
Plug&play printing from SAP R/3
No modification on printer side needed
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Unicode Font(s)
original printer data
print data including Chinese characters
Processing Chinese characters
Client
BENS G3
Printer

14. System Stability through MIRRORING
Two BENS G3 can be installed in the network for mirror functionality
Configurations on the master device are automatically reflected on the mirrorded device (but additional licences are only necessary for the master device)
BENS G3
MASTER
Print Server
BENS G3
MIRROR
Network Clients
Network Printers

15. System Stability through MIRRORING
If the BENS G3 Master device has malfunction, the MIRROR device will take over the functionality
BENS G3
MASTER
Print Server
BENS G3
MIRROR
Network Clients
Network Printers

16. System Stability through MIRRORING
After reparation the new Master device will keep the status and the repaired device will act as new Mirror device
BENS G3
MIRROR
Print Server
BENS G3
MASTER
Network Clients
Network Printers

17. Configuration Web based configuration Easy access to printer set up
Fast and easy activation of new filter licences

18. Technical specification
Device: Network Print Server with Suchy MIPS Filter Technology
Processor: Intel Atom 1.1Ghz
Network Connectivity: RJ45, 1000-Base T (1 Gigabit)
RAM: 1 GB Memory
Storage: SATA SSD 2 GB
Cooling: fanless
Supported printing protocols: LPR, SMB, Socket, IPP, DHCP
Communication: HTTP, SNMP
Management/Configuration: via password protected HTML interface
Dimensions w/h/d in mm: / 50 / 90
Working temperature: 0° - 50° C
Power: 5V DC
Weight: g
Default Shipment : 1 x PCL5 Barcode Filter and 1 x Unicode Filter with the Unicode Font Andale

19. Supported 1D barcodes 2/5 Industrial EAN/JAN 13 UPC-E 2/5 Interleaved
2/5 Matrix
EAN/JAN 13+5  
UPC-E+5
Codabar
EAN/JAN 8
USPS FIM
Code 128 autoswitch
EAN/JAN 8+2
USPS Sack Label
Code 128A
EAN/JAN 8+5
USPS Tray Label
Code 128B
ISBN
Code 128C
ISSN
Code 39
MSI Plessey
Code 39 extended
OMR
Code 93
UCC-128
Code 93 extended
UPC-A
EAN 128
UPC-A+2
EAN 128  
UPC-A+5

20. Supported postal barcodes
Austarialia 4State
Dutch 4State postal
French Postal
German Postal Indent
German Postal Leitnummer
Japan Postal 4State
Royal Mail 4State
Singapor 4State postal
Swiss Postal Code
ZIP Postnet

21. Supported 2D barcodes Aztek Codablock F Datamatrix Maxicode PDF417
QR Code

22. Other products Stethos/Oberon -> AP-ELP appliance
Platform oriented
Low quality plastic housing
Fontware -> Barstorm
Font only oriented
High cost for additional printers
HP -> Jetcaps
Needed for each printer
Investment limited to specific productline

23. Available articles Only BENS G3 itself is a physical article
Additional activation keys for filters will be delivered as
Products might be added if new filters are available
Name
Partnumber
SRP
Suchy MIPS Barcode Server G3
950€
BENS Barcode Filter
150€
BENS Unicode 1 printer
BENS Prescribe 1 printer
290€
BENS OCR A+B 1 printer
50€
BENS Carboncopy 1 printer

24. Highlights Printer independent Platform oriented Reliable hardware
Future-proof investment
Platform oriented
Printstream modification on the fly
Easy to implement additional filters for new functions
Reliable hardware
Complete fanless
Industry prooven supplier (Kotron Mainboard)
Out of the box support for SAP/R3