Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Product Guide April 1998 721P85570
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Related publications The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Product Guide is part of the ten-manual reference set for your laser printing system. The entire reference set is listed in the table below. Several other related documents are also listed for your convenience. For a complete list and description of available Xerox documentation, refer to the Xerox Documentation Catalog (Publication number 610P17417) or call the Xerox Documentation and Software Services (XDSS) at 1-800-327-9753. Table 1.
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Table of Contents Related publications iii Notice iii Introduction ix Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Product Guide ix About the reference set x Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser printing system document set x Document conventions 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Printer 2-3 Imaging subsystem 2-3 Xerographic subsystem 2-3 Output subsystem 2-4 DocuPrint 180 LPS production process overview Sources of input for the DocuPrint 180 LPS 2-6 Special processing 2-7 Output 2-7 Fonts Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS hardware components System controller hardware components 3-2 Printer hardware components 3-5 Attention light 3-8 Attention alarm 3-9 Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS software components 4-1 DocuPrint 180 LPS operating system 4-1 Operati
TABLE OF CONTENTS Error messages 5-23 Deletions 5-23 Print Darkness 5-25 Interpolation and scanned images 5-25 Switching paper size and feed modes 5-26 Cleaning time between pitch mode changes 6.
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Introduction The purpose of the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Product Guide is to introduce you to the Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System (LPS).
INTRODUCTION About the reference set This document is part of a reference set designed to help you receive maximum benefit from your Xerox DocuPrint 180 laser printing system. To help you select the appropriate document for your needs, the following section identifies the documents in the set and describes the information contained in each. Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser printing system document set The Xerox DocuPrint 180 laser printing document set consists of the following.
INTRODUCTION Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PDL Reference The Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PDL Reference consists of the following: • • • • • • • Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS System Generation Guide Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Forms Creation Guide Xerox DocuPrint 180 PC UI Reference Output processing functions PDL/DJDE command summary Page formatting guidelines Character code assignment tables PDL/DJDE programming information with step-by-step instructions.
INTRODUCTION Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Message Guide The Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Message Guide consists of the following: • • Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Installation Planning Guide Preinstallation requirements Installation process Postinstallation activities. Characteristics of different formats File organization Data formats Carriage control conventions. Font naming conventions Listing of standard fonts Data sheets Glossary of typography terminology.
INTRODUCTION Document conventions This guide uses the following conventions: <> Angle brackets are used for keys on the system controller keyboard. {} Curly brackets are used for required characters. ... Ellipses indicate that you can repeat a parameter or list a series of parameters. [] Square brackets are used for optional command characters. l bold italics terminal font underline UPPERCASE Vertical bars are used to separate parameters in a series. The vertical bar stands for “or.
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1. 1Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS overview The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System (LPS) is a versatile, high-performance printing system that processes and prints data from a variety of sources. It enables host mainframe computers and network-connected devices (such as workstations and graphic scanners) to produce publications and other documents, incorporating graphics, forms, logos, signatures, and a variety of fonts.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS The standard Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS consists of two main components: Figure 1-1 shows the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Figure 1-1.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Software DocuPrint 180 LPS software functionally consists of several components to manage printing system resources. Refer to the “System software functional description” section of the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS software components” chapter for additional information. Among these components are two DocuPrint 180 LPSresident languages: FDL and PDL.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Options The following options are available to further enhance the capabilities of your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Note: For detailed information regarding these options, please contact your sales representative. Floppy disk drive The floppy disk drive is located in the system controller, to the right of the 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive. It allows you to transfer files between a floppy disk and the system controller’s hard disk.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Bypass transport The bypass transport increases your production capabilities by providing you with a means of using finishing devices with your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Conforming to Xerox Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture (DFA) Level 1 specifications, it allows you to choose from a variety of finishers. Input enablement device The input enablement device provides the means to directly connect bulk feeders to your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW DocuPrint 180 LPS connection The Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS may be ordered with the following optional connections: Online interface The online channel interface receives input directly from the host system. All IBM systems which support the channel-attached 3811/ 3211 or 4245 interface are supported. Non-IBM systems are supported through a variety of connections such as DDI. (Refer to the DDI description below.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS specifications The specifications for the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS are described in the following sections: Equipment Dimensions Table 1-1 shows the specifications for the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Table 1-1. Equipment dimensions Hardware Width Depth Height Weight System controller 24 in/610 mm 28 in/712 mm 38.2 in/970 mm 300 lbs/136 kg with optional peripheral cabinet (fully loaded) 48 in/1219 mm 28 in/712 mm 38.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Clearance requirements Table 1-2 describes the amount of clearance required for the various components. Table 1-2. Clearance requirements Component Clearance required Printer 36 inches/914 mm on each side 50 inches/1270 mm at front of printer System controller 36 inches/914 mm on each side Finishers and bulk 36 inches/914 mm on each side feeders(attached to your bypass transport) Environmental requirements Table 1-3 lists the environmental requirements. Table 1-3.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Electrical requirements Table 1-4 shows the electrical requirements for the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Table 1-4.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS features Listed below are features of the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Printer The following are features of the printer: • • • Xerographic engine • Multiple-pitch feature allows the printer to change between six pitch modes (from 3 pitch to 8 pitch), depending on the paper size • 300 spi input data interpolated to produce 600 spi output print resolution • Prints on front and back side (duplex) of paper under software control • Page inversion printing that allows the system to invert the image on a physical page by 180 degrees • P
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Paper handling Forms Fonts 1-12 Paper handling features include the following: • 16-pound bond to 110-pound index/60-gsm to 200-gsm, cutsheet paper, colored, preprinted, predrilled, or preperforated paper • Variable paper sizes such as A3 (11.69 by 16.54 inches/297 by 420 mm, 11 by 17 inches/297 by 432 mm), B4 (10.12 by 14.3 inches/257 by 363 mm), and B5 (7.17 by 10.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS OVERVIEW Printed format Types of output The features for printed formats include the following: • • • • Variable spacing of 3 to 18 lines per inch (lpi) • 252 maximum lines per 8.5- by 14-inch/216- by 356-mm portrait page; 198 (5 points, 18 lpi) maximum lines per 8.5- by 11-inch/ 216- by 279-mm landscape page • Up to 150 lines with 132 characters per line on 8.
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2. 2Basic concepts This chapter introduces basic concepts associated with a Xerox Laser Printing System (LPS). Major sections in this chapter cover the following topics: • • • DocuPrint 180 LPS overview DocuPrint 180 LPS production process overview Fonts. DocuPrint 180 LPS overview The Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS provides innovative solutions for a variety of business requirements. It consists of two separate units: • • System controller Printer. Figure 2-1 shows the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS.
BASIC CONCEPTS System controller The system controller contains the input subsystem and the control subsystem electronics. The input subsystem provides interfacing capability (online, offline, and Dynamic Document Interface (for DEC, PC, MAC, and UNIX LAN connectivity) for a variety of input sources (host, magnetic tape, workstations, and graphic scanners).
BASIC CONCEPTS Printer The printer contains the imaging, xerographic, and output subsystems. Imaging subsystem The imaging subsystem accepts a formatted page of data from the system controller (forms and graphics have already been merged) for the xerographic process. Xerographic subsystem One of the important keys to DocuPrint 180 LPS print quality lies in the xerographic process itself.
BASIC CONCEPTS Output subsystem The output subsystem provides paper stacking, report collating, and sample print capabilities. DocuPrint 180 LPS production process overview The process of producing a job on an DocuPrint 180 LPS can be broken down into three distinct phases: input, special processing, and output. Figure 2-2, illustrates these three phases below. Figure 2-2. Basic processing flow A description of each phase is described in the input section that follows.
BASIC CONCEPTS Figure 2-3. Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS input options Peripheral Cabinet (9-track,18/36-track tape drives) Online The channel-attached host computer input is received by the DocuPrint 180 LPS online interface. In an online environment, the system controller is physically wired to the host computer. The host computer “thinks” it is communicating with an IBM 3211 line printer and an IBM 3811 printing system controller, or an IBM 4245 line printer.
BASIC CONCEPTS Types of data Data is created at one of the above sources and transmitted to the DocuPrint 180 LPS. As mentioned previously (refer to “Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS overview”), the system controller receives the incoming data using one of the interfaces for processing. If the input is print data, a stream of data is sent to the printer for imaging. If the input is nonprint data, it is stored on the system disks.
BASIC CONCEPTS Special processing Special processing features distinguish the Xerox LPS from an impact printer. By using commands such as RFEED, ROFFSET, and RPAGE you can specify that certain logical functions including: switching paper trays, offsetting certain pages or logically repositioning a page, be performed during the printing process. Refer to the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PDL Reference for more information on these command functions.
BASIC CONCEPTS Job source library (JSL) files Print description language (PDL) commands are used to describe the data layout and provide instructions for data placement on a page with or without an FDL-created form. The JSL file contains PDL statements defining the format of the input, processing requirements, and the format of printed output. When the JSL file is compiled, it is referred to as a job descriptor library (JDL) file and is referenced for printing a job.
BASIC CONCEPTS Fonts A font is a character set which has a unique typestyle, type size, and orientation. Both fixed and proportionally spaced fonts are available for use on an LPS. Each font character occupies an area called a character cell. All character cells in a fixed font are the same width, while character cells in a proportional font vary in width, as shown in figure 2-4. Figure 2-4.
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3. 3Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS hardware components This chapter describes the hardware components associated with the Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System (LPS). Major components The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System (LPS) consists of two separate units: • • System controller Printer. Figure 3-1 shows the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Figure 3-1.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS System controller hardware components The system controller components are the system disks, the system controller panel, the PC user interface (PC UI), the quarter-inch cartridge (QIC) tape drive and optional floppy disk drive. A 9-track magnetic tape drive and a 36-track cartridge tape drive are available as options and are housed in the peripheral cabinet. Figure 3-2 shows the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS system controller with the cartridge tape drive. Figure 3-2.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS System controller panel As shown in figure 3-3, the system controller is powered on or off, booted, and switched between local and remote using the buttons on this panel. Figure 3-3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PC UI System controller panel Power On switch Power Off switch Power On indicator Boot switch Remote switch and indicator Local switch and indicator Your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS has a PC UI connected to the system controller.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS As shown in figure 3-5, the optional peripheral cabinet houses the 9track magnetic tape drive and 36-track cartridge tape drive. Figure 3-5. 1 2 3-4 Optional peripheral cabinet with 9-track and 36track tape drives 9-track magnetic tape drive 36-track cartridge tape drive 9-track magnetic tape drive The 9-track magnetic tape drive is optional. It provides an offline capability for inputting data to the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS Printer hardware components Figure 3-6 shows the components of the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS printer module. Figure 3-6.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS Purge tray The purge tray located at the top of the last feeder/stacker module is where waste sheets are sent when cleared from the printer. The purge tray can hold 100 sheets of paper. Printer control console The printer control console located on top of the printer contains the continue, stop, and sample buttons.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS As shown in figure 3-8, the printer control console is where you perform many printer adjustments and select printer functions. Figure 3-8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Printer control console Brightness control thumbwheel. Use this thumbwheel to adjust the brightness of the printer control console display. Sample button. Press this button to cause a sample sheet of the current print job to be sent to the sample tray. Stop button.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS Appearing in the message area are the following messages: • Lines 1 and 2. These lines display the current status of the printer, for example, READY. • Line 3. This line displays messages concerning masked conditions, such as low dry ink. These messages are preceded by an asterisk. • Line 4. This line displays messages concerning masked conditions, such as low dry ink. These messages are preceded by an asterisk.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS HARDWARE COMPONENTS Attention alarm An attention alarm is located within the printer. Like the attention light, the attention alarm is enabled and disabled by the operator (refer to Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operator Guide). When enabled, the alarm has two states: Off Beeping No printer problems exist that require your attention. The printer has stopped and your attention is required immediately.
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4. 4Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS software components This chapter describes the software components associated with the Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System (LPS). The major topics are as follows: • • • DocuPrint 180 LPS operating system Operating System Software (OSS) functional description Optional host-resident software packages.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SOFTWARE COMPONENTS Mini sysgen In a mini sysgen, an existing operating system is modified in a way that does not require new system file input or patching. For example, an existing feature is deactivated or reactivated, or a specification is changed that is independent of the operating system files. Update sysgen In an update sysgen, an existing operating system is upgraded to include new features or is replaced with a new version of the system.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SOFTWARE COMPONENTS Figure 4-1. Major DocuPrint 180 LPS PROCESSING TASKS Operating System Executive (OSEXEC) File Control Program (FCP) Operator Communication Subsystem (OSC)) Utilities Editor Diagnostics Font Editor Input FDL Processor PDL Processor Output DJD RPT Host Interface Processor (HIP) Operating system executive task The OSEXEC task is always running. It interfaces with the DocuPrint 180 LPS hardware and logs hardware errors.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SOFTWARE COMPONENTS Editor task The Editor task creates and modifies disk files. When you save a work file, it stores the contents permanently on the disk. It sends files to print; sends FSL and JSL files to be compiled; directs CMD files to execute; and manipulates temporary (TMP), miscellaneous (MSC), patch (PCH), and data (DAT) files. Font Editor task The Font Editor task creates and modifies font files. The font files are stored permanently on the disk when you save them.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SOFTWARE COMPONENTS Printer Software The Printer Software works in conjunction with the OSS (system controller) to print your job. The system controller interprets the user instructions contained in JDLs, DJDEs, and operator input, as well as the data being printed on each page. The system controller, driven by the OSS, sends this information to the printer. Once the information reaches the printer, it is the Printer Software that identifies the best way to carry out the task.
XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SOFTWARE COMPONENTS Optional host-resident software packages This section describes a few of the many host-resident software packages available for use with your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. For information on a specific program, please contact your site representative.
5. 5Product differences/user considerations Your Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System (LPS) has many unique standard and optional features which distinguish it from other Xerox LPS. Your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS is capable of running most jobs created on other Xerox LPS, and can create jobs to print on other LPS.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS In order to evaluate whether your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS running software version 3C2 can be used as a suitable backup printer for a print job created on another Xerox LPS running a different software version, you must consider many factors. To help you begin the task of determining if a job will run on your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS, use this checklist for basic job compatibility: 1.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Using your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS as a backup LPS Tables 5-1 through 5-6 identify particular job features to consider when printing a job on your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS which was created on another Xerox LPS running a different software version. Each table contains specific job features which may be encountered, the projected results when printed on your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS, and where to find further information. Table 5-1. Will this 4635 (V3A R1.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-2. Will this 4050/4090 (V3.5) job print on my Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Job features from 4050/ 4090 (V3.5) Results when run on DP 180 LPS 5-4 Programmable bypass transport Job prints if DP 180 LPS has a bypass transport and the finishing device is required by the job. Otherwise, it does not run. Clusters Job prints. Operator needs to redefine clusters if trays differ.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-3. Will this 4650 (V3.5) job print on my DP 180 LPS? Job features from 4650 (V3.5) Results when run on DP 180 LPS) Clusters Job prints. Operator needs to redefine clusters if tray differs. Edgemarking Job prints. Fonts Job prints if the fonts and character sets used are loaded on the DocuPrint 180 LPS or if sub-stitutions for these fonts are defined.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-4. Will this 4850 (V3.7) job print on my DP 180 LPS? Job features from 4850 (V3.7) 5-6 Results when run on DP 180 LPS Clusters Job prints. Operator needs to redefine clusters if trays differ. Color Jobs will compile, process and print in black ink and shades of gray. The system will alert the operator if a job will not print correctly, but the system will not roll over.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-5. Will this 9790 (V2) print on my DP 180 LPS? Job features from 9790 (V2.1) Results when run on DP 180 LPS Edgemarking Job prints. Fonts Job prints if the fonts and character sets used are loaded on the DocuPrint 180 LPS or if sub-stitutions for these fonts are defined. Graphics Job prints if graphic memory is available. Labels Job prints using only paper labels. Refer to the Xerox DP 180 LPS Operator Guide for loading instructions.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Checking paper sizes and special stocks If your job requires a particular paper size, you need to make sure your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS can handle it. Table 5-7 identifies the paper sizes that will run in your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS, as well as the other Xerox LPS. Table 5-7. Paper sizes for the LPS Paper size (inches) 8.5 by 11 DP180 & 4635 4050/ 4650/ 4090 4850/ 4890 9790 8790 * * * * * ** ** 8.27 by 10.63 8.27 by 11.69 (A4) * * * * 8.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS which type of speciality paper and stock will run in your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS, as well as the other Xerox LPS. Table 5-8.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS tray. Refer to the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operator Guide for loading instructions. Note: Paper sizes with differences exceeding +25 mm in either dimension cannot stack in the same bin. Feed Auto must be used, and manual collation of the job is required upon completion. Some applications written for a 9700F printer using multiple sizes (e.g. 8 X 11 variable data merge with 8.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Checking JDL compatibility Job descriptor libraries (JDLs) are collections of compiled job descriptions which are set up by the user. Many jobs may be compiled on one LPS and run on another. Table 5-10 shows how your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS handles JDL’s from other LPS. Table 5-10. How the DocuPrint 180 LPS handles JDL’s from other LPS JDLs from the following LPS Printed results if run on the DP180 LPS 4635 LPS (V3A) Prints the same as source LPS.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Checking PDL compatibility Print Description Language (PDL) commands define the format of the input media, processing requirements, and the format of the printed output. Each command has a set of parameters that can be used to define a print job’s characteristics. Table 5-11 shows the PDL command parameters that your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS does not process. However, your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS processes other parameters associated with the command.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-12 shows the PDL command parameters that are unique to your DocuPrint 180 LPS, and will not run on any other LPS except the 4635 LPS. Table 5-12.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS is capable of processing DJDEs that other LPS cannot handle. Table 5-13 shows the DJDEs that are unique to your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS. Table 5-13.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-14. DocuPrint 180 LPS product comparison table Feature DP180 4635 4050 4090 Standard 3-1.2Gb 1-1.2Gb 2-50Mb Optional 1-1.2Gb up to 41.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-14.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Table 5-14.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS user considerations This section describes Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS user considerations. Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS edgemarking To ensure consistency across all Xerox LPS printers, the coordinate system used by all printers is identical. However, the area upon which an actual image may appear is limited. Because of this, data which starts near the edge of or off of the physical page may be lost.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Figure 5-1 illustrates the edgemarking considerations for a portrait page. Figure 5-1. 1 2 3 4 Edgemarking a portrait page System page leading edge Physical page leading edge Within system page, data will edgemark Off system page, data will not print.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Figure 5-2 illustrates the edgemarking considerations for a landscape page. Figure 5-2. 1 2 3 4 Edgemarking a landscape page System page leading edge Physical page leading edge Within system page, data will edgemark Off system page, data will not print.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Registration shift and skew The registration of a printed image can appear shifted or skewed on a page if the sheet of paper is misaligned as it enters the printer. Because of the design of the DocuPrint 180 LPS feeder, the image registration on each page can vary slightly both horizontally and vertically by up to 0.65 mm. The image can also be slanted or skewed slightly by 3.97 milliradians. (Figures 5-3 and 5-4 illustrate landscape and portrait shift and skew.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Figure 5-4 illustrates the portrait orientation shift and skew. Figure 5-4. Portrait orientation shift and skew (8.5- by 11inches) Paper size The following sections describe paper sizes. Variable paper size Page dimensions up to the physical capacity of the feeder trays may be selected. (The largest feeder tray physical capacity is 14 by 17 inch; the smallest is 7 by 10 inch with the optional Paper Feeding Enhancement Kit installed).
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS System page size The Xerox DocuPrint 180 maximum imaging area (that is, the system page) measures 14- by 17-inches. Virtual page size The default virtual page size is identical to the physical page size. If a virtual page size is user-defined, the virtual page is centered relative to the physical page. A user-defined virtual page may not be larger than the paper size value; larger dimensions are truncated.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Thus, if you switch from 8.5- by 11-inch/216- by 279-mm to U.S. legal (8.5- by 14-inch/216- by 356-mm), the 11-inch/279-mm segment is utilized first, then the additional blade extension to 14-inch/356-mm is activated automatically when the legal size paper is encountered. Two points to note: • For page lengths in between the preset blade lengths, there may be some deletion on paper that extends past the blade.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Print Darkness The Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS provides you with capabilities for tuning your output print quality to meet the particular needs of your application. The Print Darkness window at the PC UI is a feature which allows you to adjust darkness of printed characters and images. Print darkness is a scale from 1 to 9, which either darkens or lightens the image, as well as broadening or thinning the look of various characters.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Switching paper size and feed modes The Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS system operates in a multiple-pitch print mode: 8 pitch to 3 pitch. The multi-pitch feature allows your Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS to adjust the pitch mode according to the width of the paper you are using. Table 5-15 shows the relation between the pitch mode, the maximum width of the paper being fed in a long edge feed mode, and the page per minute (PPM) rate.
PRODUCT DIFFERENCES/USER CONSIDERATIONS Cleaning time between pitch mode changes Because the xerographic process places toner images on the photoreceptor belt, it is necessary for the printer to clean the system completely when switching to different modes. This cleaning process ensures that unprinted toner from one pitch mode is not deposited on sheets running in the other mode. This cleaning process requires approximately 25-30 seconds, during which time the system “dead cycles” before printing again.
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6. 6Xerox customer resources This chapter references the many resources available to Xerox customers in the U.S. If the resource you need is not listed in this chapter, contact your site representative. Xerox support services Xerox provides many services in support of your laser printing system (LPS).
XEROX CUSTOMER RESOURCES Xerox Customer Support Center The XCSC is available to address your software and applications problems or to direct you to the appropriate documentation. The key to effective use of the XCSC is correct identification of the problem.
XEROX CUSTOMER RESOURCES Customer Service Support Center If you encounter software- or hardware-related problems, such as system failures, continuous paper jams, or poor print quality, first try the corrective actions described in your LPS operator guide. If the problem persists, call 1-800-821-2797.
XEROX CUSTOMER RESOURCES Xerox Connection For information on interfaces and connections available for on-line and off-line operation with the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS, contact Xerox Connection at: 1-800-451-9312 (continental U.S.) 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific time. Xerox Font Center The Xerox Font Center can send you samples and catalogs of the fonts available for your LPS. To receive font samples, obtain price information, or to order licensed or custom fonts, call the font support center for your area.
XEROX CUSTOMER RESOURCES Xerox Documentation and Software Services XDSS offers a variety of services that can be customized to meet your documentation needs. XDSS distributes the documents you need to facilitate the installation and use of Xerox printers, workstations, and host-software packages. Site subscription is a free service that will keep these documents up to date by automatically sending you updates and revisions as they become available.
XEROX CUSTOMER RESOURCES Xerox Supplies Order Service To avoid downtime, be sure always to have an adequate amount of the necessary supplies available. To do this, you need to establish a procedure for checking and ordering supplies. A supplies checklist is provided in the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Installation Planning Guide to help you with this task. It is important that you check your supplies regularly and order before you run out.
Glossary A3 Paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm. A4 Paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm. abort To terminate the printing of a job or execution of a program before it completes. algorithm Computational procedure that can be repeated any number of times. alignment Positioning of an image on a page for printing. alphanumeric AIM ASCII application applications software ascender Set of characters including the letters A through Z, numerals 0 through 9, and all printable special symbols.
GLOSSARY auxiliary menu B4 background job Menu that contains options not displayed in a window. The symbol for an auxiliary menu is a box containing three horizontal lines. Paper size measuring 250 by 353 mm. Low-priority job, usually batched, that is executed automatically as system resources become available. backup file File copied to a storage medium for safekeeping in case the original is damaged or lost.
GLOSSARY bit map Visual representation of graphic images in which a bit defines a picture element (pixel); for example, if a bit is 1, the corresponding pixel is printed. bit mapped Display image generated bit by bit for each point or dot. A softwaredriven scanner is used to create characters or graphics. blocking Process of combining two or more records into a single block of data which can then be moved, operated upon, or stored, as a single unit by the computer.
GLOSSARY character character cell character code Digitized space containing a single character within a font set. Code representing alphanumeric information, for example, ASCII. character code identifier Code associated with the universal identifier “Xerox” to indicate the version of the Xerox character code standard used to code Interpress strings. character set Number of different characters used by a particular device, including alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as symbols.
GLOSSARY communication line Telecommunication line connecting devices at one location with devices at other locations in order to transmit and receive information. communication link Physical means, such as data link, connecting one location to another to transmit and receive information. communications compatibility Ability of two devices to transmit information to each other.
GLOSSARY copy-sensitive Term used to indicate jobs in which multiple copies of a report will contain different data, as with paychecks and banking statements. cpi characters per inch. Designates the number of characters per inch for a particular typeface. See also pitch. CPU central processing unit. Interprets and executes instructions, performs all operations and calculations, and controls input and output units and auxiliary attachments. data 1.
GLOSSARY descender desktop Portion of alphabetic character that extends below the baseline. See also ascender, x height. Basic display screen of the PC UI. device Any piece of hardware other than the central processing unit (CPU). digitize To express or represent data in digital (binary) form so that it can be processed electronically. disk drive display DJDE DMR Device that can read or write magnetic media.
GLOSSARY elite embedded blanks Blank spaces within a command line. extended metrics Measurements used in Interpress to alter the size of fonts, allowing more precision with character escapement. Used for rendered characters. FCB forms control buffer. Buffer for controlling the vertical format of printed output. FDL forms description language. LPS-resident source language used for designing electronic forms. See also FSL; form. field 1.
GLOSSARY form 1. Compiled forms source library (.FSL) file. 2. Printed or typed document with blank spaces for inserting information. Specific arrangement of lines, text, and graphics stored in a computer under an identifying name. Page of data that, when preceded by proper commands, is stored on the system disk as a permanent file. It may be merged with variable data by a form start command. See also FDL; FSL. format 1.
GLOSSARY and associated documentation. Hardware is operated by software and firmware. HCF high-capacity feeder. Feeder tray capable of holding 2500 sheets of 20 pound/75 gsm paper. The high-capacity feeder trays are the primary paper supply for the DP180 LPS. They are located in the bottom half of the feeder/stacker modules. HCS high-capacity stacker. Stacker bin capable of holding 2500 sheets of 20 pound/75 gsm paper.
GLOSSARY insert interface To add text or graphics to a document. Device by which two systems connect and communicate with each other. interpolation Series of logical rules implemented in the printer to convert a 300 spi input video stream to a 600 spi output video stream. Interpolation is functionally analogous to bit doubling (2x scaling), except the logical rules result in superior output. Interpress Xerox standard that defines digital representation of lines for printing.
GLOSSARY 2. In programming, a name assigned to a particular instruction or portion of a program as a locational reference (the computer translates the label into an address). landscape page orientation language Defined set of characters and symbols combined together by specific rules. See also high-level language; low-level language. laser printing Technology that uses a laser to transfer character forms to a page by direct or indirect means.
GLOSSARY load location To enter data into storage or working registers. Place in which data can be stored. log Collection of messages or message segments placed on an auxiliary storage device for accounting or data collection purposes. logical page In the Xerox printing systems environment, a formatted page that is smaller than the physical page. A logical page is defined by an origin, thus allowing more than one logical page to be placed on a physical page.
GLOSSARY medium Object or material on which data is stored, for example, magnetic tape or floppy disk. memory Space in a device where information is kept, or the ability of a device to keep information until needed. menu message Unit of information transmitted by one facility to another in a form that the receiving facility can understand and act upon.
GLOSSARY offline Devices not under the active control of a central processing unit. For example, a computer makes output to a magnetic tape. The tape is then used by an offline printing system to produce printed data. Offline operations are much slower than online operations. See also online. offset To place pages currently being printed in slightly different positions from previous pages.
GLOSSARY override overstrike page page orientation parameter pass-through job To print characters over each other. 1. In computer programming, a block of instruction, data, or both that can be located in main or auxiliary storage. 2. In word processing, a defined section of a document. Direction in which data is printed on a report. See also landscape page orientation; portrait page orientation. Part of a command, other than the keyword. See also keyword; operator command.
GLOSSARY point size Height of character set from the top of its ascenders to the bottom of its descenders in units (points). Point size does not always include leading. portrait page orientation Orientation of print lines or the top of an illustration parallel to the short edge of the paper if the sheet is within the standard size range. Sheets larger than standard have the reverse print orientation. printer Output device that produces hardcopy printouts. Also referred to as the IOT.
GLOSSARY RAM raster data rasterization read/write head record Binary data, usually consisting of dots arranged in scan lines, according to the print order. Creation of a page’s bit map image for printing. Input/output device that reads and writes data in the form of magnetic dots on the surface of an external storage medium, such as a magnetic disk. Collection of data or words treated as a unit. recovery Act of overcoming a problem or error during processing.
GLOSSARY secondary storage Form of storage external to a system, such as magnetic tapes or floppy disks. security 1. Procedure for limiting access to the system resources, programs, or files, to authorized personnel. 2. Protecting programs and files from unintentional or undesired modification. SEF short-edge feed. The movement of paper through the printer in the direction of the paper width (the shorter side of a sheet of paper).
GLOSSARY spooling Process of releasing data from main memory and storing it temporarily until a peripheral device is ready to accept it, for example storing text before sending it to a printer. spot Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch, for example, 300 spots per inch (spi). May also be referred to as a picture element (pixel) or dot. statement Detailed written instructions in a program step. A statement is written according to specific rules called syntax.
GLOSSARY system file system generation system page Master software program that keeps all components working together. Process whereby the system is made ready to operate. Typically involves selecting the operative parameters and activating the relevant software. Maximum area in which text and graphics can be imaged on a printing system.
GLOSSARY testing text text string throughput In communications, the content portion of a transmitted message. Consecutive series of characters to be printed exactly as specified in a command. In data processing systems, the amount of data that can be processed, transmitted, printed, and so on, per a specified unit of time. toggle To switch (alternate) from one tray to another.
GLOSSARY UCS Universal Character Set. Printer feature that permits the use of a variety of character upload To copy files from a remote peripheral device to a host. LPS files are not copied to the host because one of the LPS functions is to store files for the host. utility program General-purpose program that performs activities, such as initializing a disk or sorting, which are not specific to any application.
GLOSSARY xdot Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch. It may also be referred to as a picture element (pixel) or spot, for example, 1/600 spots per inch (spi). xerographic engine Component of a printer that develops an image, transfers it to paper, and fuses it for output as hardcopy.
GLOSSARY CR DCE DDCMP carriage return data communications equipment Digital Data Communication Message Protocol DEC Digital Equipment Corporation DFA Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture DJDE dynamic job descriptor entry DMR data mode ready (DEC interface for LPS) DOS disk operating system dpi DSDD dots per inch double sided double density DSU digital signal unit DSR disk save and restore DSSD DTE EBCDIC ENET EOT EP double sided single density data terminal equipment Extended Bina
GLOSSARY FDR file directory FFM font file management FIS Font Interchange Standard FMS file management subsystem FPS formatting print service FSL forms source library FST font specification table GCR group code recording gsm grams per square meter HCF high-capacity feeder HCS high-capacity stacker HFDL HIP hpos Host Interface Processor horizontal positioning IBM International Business Machines Corporation IFU Interpress font utility IG IGM I/O image generator image generator mo
GLOSSARY IPL initial program load IPM Interpress mapping ips inches per second JCB job control block JCL job control language JDE job descriptor entry JDL job descriptor library JID job identifier JSL job source library LAN local area network laser light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation LED light-emitting diode LEF long-edge feed LF long-edge feed lpi lines per inch LPS Laser Printing System MTU magnetic tape unit (refers to the 9-track magnetic tape drive;
GLOSSARY OSEXEC OSS PC PCC PC UI PDL PE operating system software personal computer printer carriage control personal computer user interface print description language phase encoded ppm pages per minute PQA print quality adjustment PROM PSC pt PWBA QIC programmable read-only memory printer subsystem controller point printed wiring board assembly 1/4 inch cartridge RAM random access memory ROS raster output scanner SAFES SAN sci SCSI SDLC GLOSSARY-28 operating system executive stand-alone fi
GLOSSARY SIF SNA spi SST sequence insert file system network architecture spots per inch system software tape sysgen system generation TL/DL text line/display list TOF top of form tpi tracks per inch TPJ test pattern job TXC total xerographic convergence UCS Universal Character Set UCSB Universal Character Set Buffer UI user interface VM virtual memory vpos VS WAN vertical positioning virtual storage wide area network XCSC Xerox Customer Support Center XDGI Xerox DCF and GDDM Int
GLOSSARY XMS GLOSSARY-30 xerographic mode switching XPAF, XPF Xerox Printer Access Facility XPMF-VMS Xerox Print Management Facility - VMS Version XPPI Xerox Pen Plotter Interface XPS Xerox Publishing System XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PRODUCT GUIDE
