Xerox 4090, 4050 User Manual
Xerox DocuPrint
4050/4090 NPS/IPS
System Overview Guide
721P90190
Version 8.0
October 2002
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Table of contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Ozone information: U. S. only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Operation safety: U. S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Operation safety: Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Warning markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Electrical supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Operator accessible areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
Before cleaning your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
CE mark: Europe only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Radio and telecommunications equipment directive (Europe only) . . . . xii
For further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvi
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
1. System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Functional overview of the NPS/IPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
System components overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Connectivity configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
NPS/IPS concurrent printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
SNMP support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
IPP support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Sixth Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Software license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
2. Printer controller overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Printer controller components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Sun Ultra 60 workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Printer controller software and fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
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3. Printer components and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Printer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Printer control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Printer configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
High-capacity feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Dual stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Stitcher/stacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Additional printer features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Paper paths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
4. Network prin ting environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Client workstations and system software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Client software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Submitting print jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Communicating with the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Job status feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Ethernet LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Token Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Multiple network connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
5. IPDS printing environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Host connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Host environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Channel interface —channel-attached systems only . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Host Channel Unit (HCU)—channel-attached systems only . . . 5-4
IPDS data stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Software features for IPDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
IOCA Replicate and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Trace facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Overstrike, underscore, subscript, and superscript . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Color image support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Background color for OCA colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Bi-level IOCA colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Outline font support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
A. Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Paper and other throughput stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Selecting paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Paper care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Other supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Dry ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Fuser lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Stitcher wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
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Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Consumable supplies tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Paper and special stocks tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Complete supplies list—4050/4090 printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Ordering supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
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Laser safety
Safety
WARNING
Adjustments, use of controls, or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
light exposure.
The Xerox DocuPrint printers are certified to comply with the
performance stan dards of the U.S. Department of Health,
Education, and Welfare for Class 1 laser products. Class 1 laser
products do not emit hazardous radiation. The DocuPrint printers
do not emit hazardous radiation because the laser beam is
completely enclosed during all modes of customer operation.
The laser danger labels on the system are for Xerox service
representatives and are on or near panels or shields that must
be removed with a tool.
DO NOT REMOVE LABELED PANELS OR PANELS NEAR
LABELS. ONLY XEROX SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES HAVE
ACCESS TO THESE PANELS.
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Safety
Ozone information: U. S. only
This product produces ozone during normal operation. The
amount of ozone produced depends on copy volume. Ozone is
heavier than air. The environmental parameters specified in the
Xerox installation instructions ensure that concentration levels
are within safe limits. If you need additional informat ion
concerning ozone, call 1-800-828-6571 to request the Xerox
publicat ion 600P83222, OZONE.
Operation safety: U. S.
Your Xerox equipment and supplies have been designed and
tested to meet strict safety requirements. They have been
approved by safety agencies, and they comply with
environmental standards. Please observe the following
precautions to ensure your continued safety.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor
may result in risk of electrical shock.
• Always connect equipment to a properly grounded electrical
outlet. If in doubt, have the outlet checked by a qualified
electrician.
• Never use a ground adapter plug to connect e qu ipm ent to an
electrical outlet that lacks a ground connection terminal.
• Always place equipment on a solid support surface with
adequate strength for its weight.
• Always use materials and supplies specifically designed for
your Xerox equipment. Use of unsuitable materials may result
in poor performance and may create a hazardous situation.
• Never move either the printer or the printer controller without
first contacting Xerox for approval.
• Never attempt any maintenance that is not specifically
described in this documentation.
• Never remove any covers or guards that are fastened with
screws. Th ere are no oper ator-serviceable areas within these
covers.
• Never override electrical or mechanical interlocks.
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• Never use supplies or cleaning materials for other than the ir
intended purposes. Keep all materials out of the reach of
children.
• Never operate the equipment if you notice unusual noises or
odors. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet
and call service to correct the problem.
If you need any additional safety information concerning the
equipment or materials Xerox supplies, call Xerox Product Safety
at the following toll-free number in the United States:
1-800-828-6571
For customers outside the United States, contact your loc al
Xerox representative or operating company.
Operation safety: Eur o pe
Safety
This Xerox product and supplies are manufactured, test ed and
certified to strict safety regulations, electromagnetic regulations
and established environmental standards.
Any unauthorised al teration, which may include the addition of
new functions or conn ection of external devices, may impact the
product certification.
Please contact your Xerox representative for more information.
Warning markings
All warning ins tructions ma rked on or supplied with the product
should be followed.
This WARNING alerts users to areas of the product where there
is the possibility of personal damage.
This WARNING alerts users to areas of the product where there
are heated surf ace s, which should not be touched.
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Safety
Electrical supply
This product shall be operated from the type of electrical supply
indicated on the product’s data plate label. If you are not sure
that your electrical supply meet s the requirem ents, please
consult your local power co mpany for advice.
WARNING
This product must b e connected t o a protectiv e earth circuit. This
product is supplied with a plug that has a protective earth pin.
This plug will fit only into an earthed electrical outlet. This is a
safety f eature . Always co nnect equipment to a properly gr ounded
electrical outlet. If in doubt, ha ve the ou tlet check ed b y a qualified
electrician.
To disconnect all electrical power to the product, the disconnect
device is the power cord. Remove the plug from the electrical
outlet.
Ventilation
Slots and ope ning in the enclosure of the product are provid ed
for ventilation. Do not block or cover the ventilation vents, as this
could result in the product overheating.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided, please contact your Xerox
representative for advice.
Never push objects of any kind into the ventilation vents of the
product.
Operator accessible areas
This product has been designed to restrict operator access to
safe areas only. Operator access to hazardo us areas is restricted
with covers or guards, which would require a tool to remove.
Never remove these covers or guards.
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Maintenance
Any operator product maintenance procedures will be described
in the user docume ntation supplied with the product. Do not
carry out any maintenance on the product, which is not
described in the customer documentation.
Before cleaning your product
Before cleaning this product, unplug the product from the
electrical outlet. Always use materials specifically designated for
this product, the use of other materials may result in poor
performance and may create a hazardous situation. Do not use
aerosol cleaners , they may be flammable under certain
circumstances.
Safety
CE mark: Europe only
January 1, 1995: Council Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by
Council Directive 93/68/EEC, approximation of the laws of the
member states related to low voltage equipment.
January 1, 1996: Council Directive 89/336 /EEC, approximation
of the laws of the member states related to electr omagnetic
compatibility.
March 9, 1999: Council Directive 99/5/EC, on radio equipment
and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity.
A full declaration of conformity, defining the relevant directives
and referenced standards, can be obtained from your Xerox
representative.
In order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity to
Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) equipment, the external
radiation for the ISM equipment may have to be limited or special
mitigation measures taken.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio frequency interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Shielded interface cables must be used with this product to
maintain compliance with Council Directive 89/36/EEC.
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Safety
Radio and telecommunications equipment directive (Europe only)
Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive:
This Xerox product has been self-certified by Xerox for panEuropean single terminal connection to the analog public
switched telephone network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive
1999/5/EC.
The product has been design ed to w ork with the nation al PSTNs
and compatible PBXs of th e following countries:
Austria Germany Luxembourg Sweden
Belgium Greece Netherlands Switzerland
Denmark Iceland Norway United Kingdom
Finland Ireland Portugal
France Italy Spain
In the event of problems, contact y our local Xe ro x r epres entative
in the first instance.
This product has bee n tested to, and is compliant with, TBR2 1, a
specification for terminal equipment for use on analog switched
telephone networks in the European Economic area.
The product may be configured to be compatible with other
country networks. Please contact your Xerox representative if
your product needs to be reconnected to a network in another
country. This product has no us er-adjustable settings.
NOTE: Although this product can use either loop disconnect
(pulse) or DTMF (tone) signaling, it should be set to use DTMF
signaling. DTMF signaling provides reliable and faster call setup.
Modification or connection to external control software, or to
external control apparatus not authorized by Xerox, invalidates
its certification.
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For further information
For more information on Enviro nment, Health and Safety in
relation to this Xerox product and supplies, please contact the
following customer help lines:
Europe:+44 1707 353434
USA:1 800 8286571
Canada:1 800 8286571
Safety
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About this guide
Introduction
This guide prov ides a n overview of the individual component s of
the NPS/IPS printing system and how they work together. It is
designed to pro vide yo u with b ac kgro und information that can be
used to make informed decisions regarding printer use and
performance.
This guide provides information to help you quickly determine
hardware, software, and connectivity requirements fo r printing
from various clients to the DocuPrint NPS/IPS.
This reference is useful for users who want to understand the
overall DocuPrint NPS/IPS. Managers can use the reference
information to assist them in making planning decisions.
Contents
This section lists the contents of this guide:
• Chapter 1, “System overview,” describes the features of the
DocuPrint 4050/4090 NPS/IPS.
• Chapter 2, “Printer controller overview,” describes the
hardware and software components of the printer controller.
• Chapter 3, “Printer components and options,” describes the
printer components and possible configurations. It also traces
the path of the paper through printer, which is helpful in
locating possible paper jams.
• Chapter 4, “Network printing,” provides information that is
specific to network printing.
• Chapter 5, “IPDS printing,” provides information that is
specific to IPDS printing.
• Appendix A, “Suppl ie s ,” provides in formation and
specifications on paper and other media used with the NPS/
IPS, as well as instructions for ordering supplies.
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Introduction
Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
• All caps and angle brackets: Withi n procedures , the names
of keys are shown in all caps within angle brackets (for
example, press <ENTER>).
• Angle brackets: Variable information, or the positi on of a
specified argument in the command syntax, appears in angle
brackets (for example, List Fonts <Pattern>).
• Bold: Within procedures , te xt and number s that you e nter are
shown in bold (for example, enter privilege operator).
• The word “enter” within pr ocedures: The two-step process
of keying in data and p ressing <ENT ER> (for example,
enter y).
• Italics: Document and library names are shown in italics (for
example, the Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Managing
Print Jobs).
• Quotation marks: Keywords you can enter as arguments
appear in quotes (for example, “USLetter”).
• Vertical bars: Alternatives to specifie d ar guments are
separated by vertical bars (for example, Set Time <Time |
Remote Host Name | IP Address>).
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NOTE: Notes are hints that help you perform a task or
understand the text.
Cautions alert you to an action that could damage hardware or
software.
Warnings alert you to conditions that may affect the safety
of people.
Related publications
The Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS documentation set includes the
documents listed below.
Introduction
CAUTION
WARNING
NOTE: For a list of IBM reference manuals for IPDS printing,
refer to the Solutions Guide for IPDS Printing.
• Guide to Configuring and Managing the System
• Guide to Managing Print Jobs
• Guide to Performing Routine Maintenance
• Guide to Submitting Jobs from the Client
• Guide to Using Page Description Languages
• System Overview Guide
• Troubleshooting G uide
• Solutions Guide for IPDS Printing
• Decomposition Service and Tools Guide
• Glossary
• Master Index
• Customer Information Quick Reference Card
• Printer Contr o ller Comman d s Qu ick Reference Card
• Operator Quick Reference Card
• Submitting your Jobs from Macintosh Quick Reference Card
• Submitting your Jobs from UNIX & DOS Quick Reference
Card
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Introduction
• Submitting your Jobs from Windows NT 4.0 (QuickPrint)
Quick Reference Card
• Submitting your Jobs Using Windows NT 4.0 Drivers Quick
Reference Card
The documentation set also includes an electronic version, the
DocuPrint NPS/IPS Interactive Custome r Documenta tion CD.
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1. System overview
This chapter introduces the DocuPrint NPS/IPS printing system
and describes its major and optional components.
Functional overview of the NPS/IPS
The NPS/IPS printers support the processing and printing of
PDL and ASCII jobs fr om ne twork workstations, as well as IPDS
jobs from an IBM host. Supported PDL formats are PostScript
levels 1 and 2, HP PCL 5e, and TIFF.
Your organization may print only IPDS jobs , network PDL jobs , or
jobs from both environments.
DocuPrint 4050 and 4090 NPS/IPS printers support:
Resolution
• Printing at a rated speed of up to 50 ppm (4050) or 92 ppm
(4090) in black and white in 300 dpi
• Printing simplex and duplex
• Processing and printing of network PDL jobs and IPDS jobs
without soft boot to switch modes
• Multiple weights, sizes and types of paper (refer to the
“Supplies” appen dix for details)
• Optional bypass transport for enhanced finishing and output
to third-party finishing devices
• Optional high-capacity feeder
• Optional stitcher/stacker.
The 4050/4090 NPS/IPS provides high print quality at 300 dpi
resolution. It can receive data at 240, 300, or 600 dpi. The
controller converts 240 and 600 to 300 dpi data.
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The following table shows how data streams of different
resolutions are interpolated.
Table 1-1. Data stream conversion
Incoming input resolution of document
Printer 240 dpi data 300 dpi data 600 dpi data
4050/4090 NPS/
IPS
Converted by controller to
300 dpi
NOTE: For more information on specifying appropriate
resolution settings, refer to the Guide to Managing Print Jobs
and the Guide to Configuring and Managing the System. For
IPDS printing, refer to the to Solutions Guide for IPDS printing.
System components overview
DocuPrint NPS/
IPS
Xerox-supplied
printer controller
The entire DocuPrint NPS/IPS system includes the printer (also
known as an IOT or print engine), printer controller, printer
interface, and all appropriate software. “DocuPrint printer” or
“printer” refers to the base printer e ng ine (IOT) only, without the
printer controller and interface.
The printer controller includes a processor, CD-ROM drive,
diskette drive, keyboard, mouse, and a monitor. The printer
controller accepts the print job from the client workstation or
host, conv e rts the files into page images, and sends the page
images to the printer. The user interface at the printer controller
allows you to perform tasks such as monitoring job status,
prioritizing jobs, and configuring the system.
Print at 300 x 300 dpi Converted by controller to
300 dpi
Xerox-supplied
printer interface
The printer interface cable provides high-speed data transport
and communication between the printer controller and the
printer.
Xerox-supplied
DocuPrint printer
The printer accepts data from the printer co ntroller and prints the
document according to the print options specified by the user.
The printer also provides optional paper stacking and collating.
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Connectivity configurations
The NPS/IPS ca n process network PDL and IPDS jobs
concurrently.
To support the submission of jo bs from a variety of hosts,
configuration possibilities include:
• The same T ok en Ring or Ethernet connection can be used for
both IPDS and PostScript/PCL.
• Both a Token Ring card and an Ethernet card can reside in
the Sun workstation controller, with one being used for IPDS
and the other for PostScript/PCL.
• Bus and tag attachment through the channel interface board
or through the Host Channel Unit (HCU) can be used for
IPDS jobs from a channel-attached host; Token Ring or
Ethernet connection can be used for jobs submitted over the
network.
System overview
NPS/IPS concurrent printing
SNMP support
The Xerox NPS/IPS can receive a variety of data streams
including IPDS, PostScript Levels 1 and 2, PCL 5 e, TIFF, and
ASCII. The system automatically senses the type of job and
processes it appropriately.
When your system is printing IPDS jobs, it can accept network
PDL data streams in the background. When network PDL jobs
are printing, only one IPDS job can be queued.
The system provides functionality to export the state of a printer
using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), thus
allowing printer management software to monitor and report on
the printer state.
SNMP is a standardized communications protocol for managing
arbitrary networked devices from different vendors, such as
workstations, servers, printers, or routers. The infor m ation to be
communicated is presented as variable name/value pairs,
defined in a set of standardized management information bases
(MIBs). The MIBs define the legal variables, their types, and
possibly a fixed set of values.
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SNMP was designed to facilitate managing a heterogeneous set
of networked devices that communicate using TCP/IP.
Specifically, it addressed management of the network itself and
the network traffic betw een th ose devices. Over time, MIBs were
defined to expand the types of devices that could be managed
using SNMP. For example, MIBs were defined specific to
managing a wor kstation or a printer.
The system currently supports variables defined in the following
MIBs:
• MIB-II (RFC 1156)
This MIB defines the basic set of variables any device
running TCP/IP should make accessible . It includes, for a
particular device, variables for information such as a system
description, information about each of the network interfaces
present on the device, and information abou t all the IP
datagrams sent and received by the device.
• Host Resources MIB (RFC 1514)
This MIB defines variables useful in managing a “host”
system. In this context, a host is a computer that is directly
used by human beings and that communicates with other
similar computers attached through a network. The Host
Resources MIB includes information such as how long the
system has been up, descriptions of the processors and
attached storage devices, and possibly information about
software running on the host.
• Printer MIB (RFC 1759)
This MIB defines information useful in managing a printer. It
includes information about the physical status of the printer,
such as the number of input trays, the media loaded in them,
and the numbe r and types of marking en gines inclu ded in the
printer.
Most variables in these MIBs are supported in a standard way,
as described in the standard documentation, except that writing
to read/write variables is not supported. All variables are treated
as read-only. In all cases, the NPS/IPS SNMP implementation
supplies textual information only in English.
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IPP support
Sixth Sense
System overview
The system supports the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP), which
allows you to:
• Add the printer to your PC directly as an Internet printer with
a URL, rather than indirectly as an lpr-connected local printer.
• Use an IPP client to access the printer. A limited subset of
IPP operations is supported; query the IPP client for details.
Sixth Sense is a unique suite of diagnostic tools that allows
Xerox customer service engineers, analysts, and consultants to
serve customers more effectively.
Sixth Sense is intended to automate and expedite the range of
service-related support functions. Sixth Sense is a tool that
enables Xerox to provide benchmark service support. Xerox
customers benefit from the ability to bring broader support to
focus more quickly.
For example, Sixth Sense can allow the Service Representative
to repeatedly "preview" the condition of the system prior to an
actual site visit. This may provide the ability to determine the
correct part or piece of information to have on hand when the site
visit is made.
Sixth Sense is a no-charge feature available to customers
through Xerox Service. The customer need only provide an
analog phone line for use by the Sixth Sense modem
connection. F or thos e customers una ble to d edicate a phon e line
to the Sixth Sense connection, three and five port phone share
devices are available for purchase.
To take advantage of Sixth Sense, the customer needs to:
• Request Sixth Sense enablement through Xerox Service
• Provide an analog phone line
• If necessary, purchase an optional phone share device.
More information abou t the Sixth Sen s e can be found in the
Troubleshooting Guide for your system.
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Software license
In order to use the operating system software, the owner must
obtain a software license from Xerox. The license, which is a 20character te xt string, is entered at th e printer controller ke yboard.
Your Xerox service representative can obtain this license text
string for you and enter it when the printer is installed or when
the software is upgraded. Although your service representative
usually does this f or you, y ou are ab le to ente r yo ur license string
yourself from the NPS/IPS main window.
Until the license string is entered, your printer cannot print or
receive data. You can, however , perform all offline tasks, such as
setting up virtual printers.
For details on obtaining and entering the license string, refer to
the Guide to Configuring and Managing the System.
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