Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System System Generation Guide April 1998 721P85510
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Related publications The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System – System Generation 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.
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Table of Contents Related publications iii Notice iii Introduction vii About the reference set vii DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System document set viii Document conventions 1. Sysgen overview 1-1 Resource and information checklist 2. Sysgen commands 4. 1-3 2-1 Sysgen Command menu 3.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Performing a mini sysgen 4-27 Mini sysgen procedure summary Formatting a system disk 4-30 Disk formatting summary 4-30 Steps to format a system disk 4-30 Erasing a system disk 4-31 Disk erasing summary 4-31 Steps to erase a disk 4-31 Steps for loading incremental patches A.
Introduction The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System—System Generation Guide is one of ten documents that make up the DocuPrint 180 Reference Set. The guide is divided into four chapters and one appendix as listed. Chapter Content 1. Sysgen overview Types of sysgen available and the resources required to perform a sysgen. 2. Sysgen commands Sysgen commands and how to use them. 3. Sample system configurations System configuration options and parameters. 4.
INTRODUCTION Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Document Set The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System document Set includes the following documents: Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operator Guide Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PDL Reference Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS System Generation Guide Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operations Reference viii This reference contains the following information: • • • • • • • • System Overview Keyboard display procedures Paper facts and procedures Operating procedures Maintenan
INTRODUCTION Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Forms Creation Guide This reference contains the following information: • • • • Basic concepts for creating forms Coding and compiling for LPS Forms Description Language Sample form setup command sets Tips for successful forms Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operator Command Summary Card This reference provides a quick reference of commonly used operator commands.
INTRODUCTION Helpful Facts About Paper This reference contains the following information: • • • Selection and guidelines Storage Specifications for different printers Document conventions This guide uses the following conventions: <> Angle brackets are used for keys on the PC User Interface keyboard. {} Curly brackets are used for required characters. ... Ellipses indicate that you may repeat a parameter or list a series of parameters. [] Square brackets are used for optional command characters.
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1. 1Sysgen overview This chapter provides information on different types of sysgens, operating system software (OSS), and the resource information needed when performing a system sysgen. Sysgen definition Types of sysgen A system generation, or sysgen, is the process you use to install, upgrade, or modify the operating system software (OSS) on a Xerox Laser Printing System (LPS). Table 1-1 lists the purpose of each sysgen type. Table 1-1.
SYSGEN OVERVIEW OSS contents New versions of the operating system software (OSS) are distributed by Xerox on quarter inch cartridge (QIC) tapes. These media contain the items listed in table 1-2. Table 1-2. 1-2 OSS software OSS software item Function New system files Enabling LPS features. Sysgen processor program Loading the new system files onto the LPS system disk and configuring them to a particular system.
SYSGEN OVERVIEW Resource and information checklist The following checklist will help you determine if you have all the resources and information necessary to begin a sysgen. To perform a full sysgen, you need the following: • • • • • Installed LPS OSS: on a QIC Font tapes: – Standard font tape – Special font tapes (including logo and signature) User file tapes Documentation – OSS Program Description (-11) – LPS Reference Set.
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2. 2Sysgen commands This chapter explains the commands used for performing sysgens. Sysgen Command menu The Sysgen Command menu, illustrated in table 2-1, appears on the printing system display screen when you boot the sysgen processor. It also appears when COMMANDS is entered following the sysgen prompt character. Note: The command HOSTCOPY option appears in your Sysgen Command menu.
SYSGEN COMMANDS Table 2-2. Sysgen commands Command Function COMMANDS Displays the Sysgen Command menu on the printing system display screen. (The menu does not have to display for you to enter a command.) BOOT Boots the operating system. If a sysgen has been performed, any sysgen patches are applied. This command must be the first entered after completing a SYSGEN command.
SYSGEN COMMANDS Entering and abbreviating commands Refer to the following directions when entering commands. Entering commands Enter commands after the sysgen prompt character (>), then press . After the command has completed processing, the prompt character displays again (except after the BOOT command). The menu need not display for you to issue a command.
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3. 3Sample system configurations Use the information provided in this chapter to select your configuration specifications. Stages of the sysgen process An overview description of the sysgen process is shown in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Sysgen process Stage Description 1 You start the sysgen process. 2 The LPS displays system configuration information on the screen in a format similar to the illustration in Table 3-2.
SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Table 3-2 shows a sample system configuration for the DocuPrint 180 LPS. Table 3-2.
SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Configuration menu Table 3-3 illustrates a sample configuration options menu for the DocuPrint 180 LPS. Table 3-3.
SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Table 3-4. Sample configurations Option Description 0) None Returns you to the base system configuration display screen. 1) Full memory test Determines the amount of system memory test at power on. 2) Auto boot Determines whether auto boot is enabled at power on. 3) Message display Determines whether boot diagnostic messages display at power on. 4) Shared disk Adds or removes the shared disk option.
SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Table 3-4. Sample configurations (continued) Option Description 10) Language Displays the following suboptions: 0) NONE 1) U.S. ENGLISH 2) U.K. ENGLISH 3) GERMAN 4) FRENCH 5) DUTCH 6) SWEDISH 7) NORWEGIAN 8) FINNISH 9) DANISH 10) SPANISH 11) ITALIAN 12) PORTUGUESE Selecting NONE results in no change from the default language, which is U.S. English. The display dialogue of the newly generated system will be in the language that you select.
SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Table 3-4. Sample configurations (continued) Option Description 11) Paper size Displays the paper size menu. Select paper size Size Inches Millimeters 1) US Letter 8.5 x 11.0 216 x 279 2) US Legal 8.5 x 14 216 x 356 3) A3 16.54 x 11.69 420 x 297 4) A4 8.27 x 11.69 210 x 297 5) B4 10.12 x 14.33 257 x 364 6) B5 7.17 x 10.12 182 x 257 7) User Selectable Size 12) XPAF (if installed) Selecting this option adds XPAF; selecting it again removes it.
SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS Additional sysgen parameters In addition to the configuration options listed previously, you may also need to supply the following information during the system generation process. Table 3-5. Sysgen parameters Command Description Type of sysgen Sysgen, auto sysgen, or mini sysgen can be performed by selecting appropriate commands from the Sysgen Command menu (Table 2-1) System ID Each system can be assigned a name of up to 30 alphanumeric characters, including spaces.
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4. 4Sysgen and sysgen-related procedures This chapter contains information to perform the system generation for the DocuPrint 180 LPS. It also explains how to install the PC UI system software. Precautions Before you begin a sysgen, make sure you comply with the following points: • Do not overwrite the current version of the system files with system files from previous software versions. • Do not copy the current version system file types to a system with an older version of software.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Installing and upgrading System UI software Use the information given below when installing or upgrading System UI software. Materials required Time required Procedure System UI diskette. System UI software installation takes about 5 minutes to complete. To install or upgrade System UI software, follow these steps: Step 1. Select “Exit to DOS” from the System Control menu. Step 2. Select “Yes” from the “Exit to DOS” window. Step 3.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Installing or upgrading System UI dialog Use the information given below when installing or upgrading System UI dialog. Time required Procedure Step 1. System UI dialog installation takes about 5 minutes to complete. To install System UI dialog, follow these steps: Insert the UI Dialog software diskette into the drive. If needed, perform steps a. and b which follow. a. Select “Exit to DOS” from the System Control menu. b. Select “Yes” from the “Exit to DOS” window.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Performing a full sysgen Use the information given below when performing a full sysgen. When to use a full sysgen In the full sysgen procedure, all system disks are formatted and the operating system software is installed on the system disks. A full sysgen is normally performed in the following situations: • • • • A new system is installed A system disk is replaced Read errors or other disk problems have occurred When required for a specific system or patch.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Full sysgen procedure summary Use the following procedure when performing a full sysgen. Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disks to be formatted Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into the main memory. Step 3. Use either the FORMAT or the ERASE command to format the system disks. Refer to the comparison Table 4-1 and the “Formatting a system disk” or “Erasing a system disk” procedure later in this chapter. Step 4.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action 4. Format the system disks by entering FORMAT or ERASE and pressing . Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response The following message displays: Formatting/Erasing the disks will destroy the data. Do you still want to format/erase the disk(s)? (y or n) NOTE: System responses reflect the format procedure.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response 7. Enter the option number and press . Option 1 selects all disk drives installed on the controller. Option 2 allows individual drives to be selected. Enter the disk units to format Enter the drive unit number to be formatted. If more than one drive unit is to be formatted, enter all selected drive unit numbers separated by commas. Such as: >0,1,3 Then press .
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response 9. Enter 1 and press . Entering 1 causes the formatting of the selected disks to occur.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action 12. Key in SYSGEN and press . Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response * Sysgen program running * System ID is: xxxxx Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y’ or ’n’ 13. Enter N and to allow the sysgen to continue. Go to step 15. 14. Enter Y and to allow the previously entered ID to be changed. Enter system ID of up to 30 characters ....*....*....*....*....*....* > Key in the new ID and press .
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action 18. Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response Creating file DISPCF.SYS on drive 0. Enter ’h’ (for host/online sysgen) or ’t’ (for offline sysgen) and press . Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or 't’ Reading files from tape/host is displayed. Each file is read from the online channel or tape and placed on the disk. NOTE: The system response is for offline sysgen.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action 20. PC UI: Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response The time window displays. Enter the month (MM), day (DD), and year (YY) in the appropriate boxes of the date window (use the key to advance from box to box) and select the Apply/Close header button.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-2. Step Action Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued) System response 24. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of this chapter. This completes a full sysgen.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Performing an offline update sysgen Use the information given below when performing a offline update sysgen. When to use An offline update sysgen is normally performed for the following purposes: • • To add major new features to the existing operating system To replace the existing version of the operating system with a new version. Note: When performing an offline (tape) sysgen, make sure the system is offline.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command The following table lists the steps used to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command. Table 4-3. Step Action Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command System response 1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the selected peripheral device. Verify the existence of sufficient disk space, using the FCHECK command.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-3. Step Action 5. Key in Y and press . Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command (continued) System response This will be an auto sysgen Reading files from tape/host is displayed. Each file is read from tape and placed on the disk. Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive d xxxxxx is the system file name, yyy is the system file type, and d is the drive number that the file is stored onto.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-3. Step Action 8. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command (continued) System response The system displays: **Applying sysgen patches** The following patches may be selected by PATCH-ID: PATCH-ID INVOKES -------- ------- MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts only. Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER: 9.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command The following table lists the steps used to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command. Table 4-4. Step Action Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command System response 1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the selected peripheral device. Verify the existence of sufficient disk space, using the FCHECK command.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-4. Step Action Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command (continued) System response 6. Enter Y and to allow the Enter system ID of up to 30 characters previously entered ID to be changed. Key in ....*....*....*....*....*....* the new ID and press . System ID IS: xxxxx Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y’ or ’n’ NOTE: When you enter no, sysgen will continue.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-4. Step Action 11. Key in B (boot) and press . Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command (continued) System response The OSS loads onto the system disk. The messages window displays: CPU Test Complete Imaging Devices Present Memory test in progress Memory test complete Loading Start-Up Task XEROX DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Version Revision Disk ID = xxxx The date window displays. 12.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-4. Step Action Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command (continued) System response 14. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the ***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES**** system and press , OR just press . ** Sysgen patches completed** ** Deleting sysgen patches** * ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! * The system reboots and displays: ; WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IMP FILES AT THIS TIME? (Y/N) 15.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Performing an online update sysgen Use the following procedure when performing an online update sysgen. When to use You can use the SYSGEN command to download SST files from a host computer to an online-only or an online/offline switchable printing system to generate a new system.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Steps to perform an online update sysgen The following table lists the steps used to perform online update sysgen. Table 4-5. Step Action 1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the selected peripheral device. Steps to perform an online update sysgen System Response Verify the existence of sufficient disk space, using the FCHECK command. Each disk must have a minimum of 3000 contiguous sectors free.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen Step Action System Response 5. Enter N to retain the existing ID or Y to enter a new system ID and press . Do you want to save the accounting file? enter 'y' or ’n' 6. Enter Y or N and press . The base configuration and the system configuration options are displayed followed by: Do you wish to make any changes? Enter 'y' or 'n' > 7. Enter Y or N and .
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen Step Action System Response 9. For an online sysgen, Enter H (host) and press . Waiting to read files from host. Request the host operator to vary the printing system online. You can then submit a job from the host to transmit the next-to-last SST file to the printing system.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen Step Action System Response 11. Key in B (boot) and press . The OSS loads onto the system disk. The messages window displays: CPU Test Complete Imaging Devices Present Memory test in progress Memory test complete Loading Start-Up Task XEROX DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Version Revision Disk ID = xxxx The date window displays. 12. PC UI: The time window displays.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen Step Action System Response 14. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the ***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES*** system and press , OR just press . ** Sysgen patches completed** ** Deleting sysgen patches** * ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! * The system reboots and displays: ; Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands 15. hh:mm:ss Apply any incremental patches.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Performing a mini sysgen Use the following procedure when performing a mini sysgen. When to use You can use the MINI command to make changes to the logical configuration of the system, such as: • • change the configuration options of the current system deactivate or reactivate features and configuration options that were installed as part of a previous full or update sysgen.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-6. Steps to perform a mini sysgen Step Action System response 1. Press the Boot button. :The Boot menu window displays: Operating System System Disk Reel to Reel QIC 18/36 Track Tape 2. Select your choice of sysgen media with The command menu displays: the mouse. COMMANDS BOOT SYSGEN FORMAT HOSTCOPY AUTO MINI ERASE 3. Key in MINI and press .
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Table 4-6. Steps to perform a mini sysgen (continued) Step Action System response 6. Key in B (boot) and press . The OSS loads onto the system disk. The system begins and completes the loading and testing process. When complete the following displays: OS1000 Ready For Commands 8. hh:mm:ss This completes a mini sysgen.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Formatting a system disk Formatting a system disk is used whenever the following system changes occur: When to use You can use the FORMAT command to format one or more of the LPS system disks and to flag any new bad block areas. Disks are formatted when: • • • • • A new system is generated from a SST. • A patch is installed which explicitly requires that the disk be formatted. An additional disk is factored into the system. A system disk is replaced.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Erasing a system disk You can use the ERASE command to remove all files from the LPS system disks. Disks may be erased when: • • A new system is generated from a SST. A new version of software must be installed on a disk which has first been formatted or erased. Note: The ERASE command saves the existing MBAIS and bad block files; sector check is not performed. To erase all four disks takes less than 1 minute.
SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES Steps for loading incremental patches Table 4-7 lists the steps used for loading incremental patches. Table 4-7. Steps for loading incremental patches Step Action System response 1. Load the incremental tape on the selected peripheral device. The system should be at logon level 3 or higher. OS1000 Ready for Commands 2. Enter COP TAP ALL and press Creating or replacing of files takes place followed by: **_end of tape read OS1000 Ready for Commands 3.
A. ASample JCL for transmission of system software tapes You must use a host utility program to advance the system software tape (SST) to the beginning of the next-to-last and last files. These files, which consist of 128-byte and 8192-byte blocks, must be deblocked to 128 byte records before transmission to the Xerox printing system. The following is a sample JCL using the IEBGENER host utility to send the concatenated files to a Xerox laser printing system.
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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 Device that can read or write magnetic media.
GLOSSARY 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 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. Layout of a document, including margins, page length, line spacing, typeface, and so on. 2. In data storage, the way the surface of a disk is organized to store data. 3. To prepare the surface of a disk for acceptance of data. form feed Keyboard or printer control character that causes the printer to skip the top of the next page.
GLOSSARY 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. In the LPS, the high-capacity stacker bins are located in the top half of the feeder/stacker modules. hexadecimal Numbering system with a base of 16.
GLOSSARY interface 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. IPL initial program load.
GLOSSARY laser printing Technology that uses a laser to transfer character forms to a page by direct or indirect means. latent image Static charge present on the photoconductor before contact with dry ink particles. leading 1. Vertical distance between lines (also called line space), measured from a baseline of one line to the baseline of the next. 2. Extra spacing between lines of type. 3. In typography, spacing between lines and paragraphs. LED light emitting diode.
GLOSSARY thus allowing more than one logical page to be placed on a physical page. logo Small illustration or design, usually simple, typically used to identify a company. log off Procedure by which a user ends a session. log on Procedure by which a user begins a session between an application program and a logical unit. magnetic media Term for all storage devices, such as disks, diskettes, and tape, on which data is stored in the form of magnetized spots on surface of the media.
GLOSSARY message format consists of a header (containing identifying and control information), followed by the actual message content, followed by a trailer (indicating that the message is completed). metacode Same as “native mode.” The method of speaking to and controlling the image generator. These controls are used by the character dispatcher to generate scan line information.
GLOSSARY offset printing online operating system operation operator area operator command Widely-used method of commercial and corporate printing, where ink is picked up by a metal or paper plate, passed to an offset drum, and then passed to the paper. Devices under the direct control of a central processing unit, for example a printing system in interactive communication with a mainframe. See also offline.
GLOSSARY page orientation parameter pass-through job Part of a command, other than the keyword. See also keyword; operator command. On systems with XPAF, a job that is sent directly from a host to a Xerox printer using XPAF, without undergoing XPAF processing. password Unique word or set of characters that an operator or user must supply to log on to a system. patch In programming, to modify a portion of the program at the machine language level, as opposed to modifying at the source program level.
GLOSSARY printer Output device that produces hardcopy printouts. Also referred to as the IOT. print file Position of the system disk memory (up to 4 MB) received for temporary storage of formatted pages for printing. Pages are retained until they are delivered to the output tray. printout Informal expression referring to almost anything printed by a computer peripheral device. process 1. To perform a systematic sequence of operations, such as add, edit, delete. 2.
GLOSSARY read/write head record Collection of data or words treated as a unit. recovery Act of overcoming a problem or error during processing. Typically, a specialized software recovery routine gains control and attempts to resolve the error without crashing the system. remote access Access to a central computer by terminals or devices geographically separated from that computer. replace Process of exchanging one portion of text for another.
GLOSSARY 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). For the DocuPrint 180 LPS, short-edge feed allows larger sizes of paper (up to 11 by 17 inches/279 by 432 mm) to be printed. sequential In numeric sequence, usually in ascending order. As applied to a file organization, describes files in which records are written one after another and cannot be randomly accessed.
GLOSSARY statement Detailed written instructions in a program step. A statement is written according to specific rules called syntax. static data Information usually found on preprinted forms or overlays. stock User-defined name in the JSL that specifies a certain type of paper for printing a job. See also cluster. stockset Collection of stocks to be used on a print job. See also stock; cluster. storage Retention of information.
GLOSSARY system page Maximum area in which text and graphics can be imaged on a printing system. system software Software programs that support and/or control system functions by governing hardware operation and input/output processes, interpreting source programs and breaking them down into machine language, distributing tasks among various processors, and so on.
GLOSSARY text string throughput 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. The system switches from an active feeder or stacker tray to an inactive one to allow continuous printing when the proper commands are invoked. trailer In data communications, the last portion of a message that signals the end.
GLOSSARY utility program General-purpose program that performs activities, such as initializing a disk or sorting, which are not specific to any application. validation Process of testing a system’s ability to meet performance objectives by measuring and monitoring its performance in a live environment. variable Information of a changeable nature which is merged with a standard or a repetitive document to create specialized or personalized versions of that document.
GLOSSARY x height y axis Vertical axis on a forms grid ACT Advanced Customer Training AFP Advanced Function Printing ANSI American National Standards Institute ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange BCD binary coded decimal BOF bottom of form BOT beginning of tape bpi bits per inch bps bits per second BSC CD CDC CD/IG CM CME cpi CPU CR DCE DDCMP GLOSSARY-24 Height of lowercase letters without their ascenders or descenders (height of letter “x”).
GLOSSARY DEC Digital Equipment Corporation DFA Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture DJDE DOS dpi DSDD dynamic job descriptor entry disk operating system dots per inch double sided double density DSU digital signal unit DSR disk save and restore DSSD DTE EBCDIC EOT EP double sided single density data terminal equipment Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code end of tape electronic publishing ESS electronic subsystem, also referred to as the system controller FCB forms control bu
GLOSSARY 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 IBM IG IGM I/O GLOSSARY-26 host forms description language Host Interface Processor horizontal positioning International Business Machines Corporation image generator image generator module input/output IOM image output module IOT input output terminal, also referred to as “printer” IPD Interpress decomposer
GLOSSARY 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; also referred to as “magnetic tape drive”) OCR optical character recognition OCS operator communications subsystem OLI online interface OS operating system OSDS OSEXEC OSS P
GLOSSARY ppm pages per minute PQA print quality adjustment PROM PSC pt PWBA QIC 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 stand-alone field engineering software software analysis number START command index small computer system interface synchronous data link control SEF short-edge feed SFS status file services SIF sequence insert file SNA spi SST system network architectu
GLOSSARY 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 Interface XDSS Xerox Documentation and Software Services XICS Xerox Integrated Composition System XJCF Xerox Job Control Facility XMP xerographic mode persistence XMS xerog
GLOSSARY GLOSSARY-30 XEROX DOCUPRINT 180 LPS SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE
Index A F abbreviating commands, 2-3 account file, 1-3 accounting file, 3-7 auto boot, 3-4 AUTO command, 2-2 auto sysgen, 1-1 font tapes, 1-3 FORMAT command, 2-2, 4-2 format command, choosing, 4-2 formatting system disk, 4-25 full sysgen choosing command, 4-2 procedure summary, 4-2 purpose, 4-1 steps, 4-3 to 4-9 B backing up user files, 4-1 bad block files, 2-2 BOOT command, 2-2 H HOSTCOPY command, 2-1 to 2-2 C I checklist, resource/information, 1-3 command strings, 2-3 commands abbreviating entering
INDEX O R online update sysgen procedure summary, 4-17 purpose, 4-17 steps, 4-18 to 4-22 offline update sysgen, performing procedure summary, 4-10 purpose, 4-10 sysgen command, choosing, 4-10 using AUTO command4-11 to 4-13 using SYSGEN command, 4-14 to 4-16 on-line interface, 3-4 operating system software (OSS) contents, 1-2 sysgen requirements, 1-3 options, sample configurations, 3-4 to 3-6 overview, sysgen process, 3-1 raster image processor, 3-6 report accounting, 3-7 resource checklist, 1-3 P paper
