Xerox 8855 Setup Manual

XES Synergix™ Controller
8855 Setup Manual for
Firmware 7.0

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Safety Information

Your AccXES™ controller has been designed and tested to meet strict
safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval,
and compliance with established environmental standards.

Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the
controller and refer to them as needed to ensure the continued safe
operation of the product.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on or supplied with the product.

Unplug the controller from the wall outlet before cleaning the exterior.
Always use materials specifically designated to clean the controller exterior.
Other materials may result in poor performance and could create a
hazardous situation.

Do not use aerosol cleaners. Follow the instructions in this operator manual
for the proper cleaning methods.

Never use supplies or cleaning materials for purposes other than those for
which they were intended. Keep all supplies and materials out of the reach
of children.

Do not use this product near water, wet locations, or outdoors.

This product is equipped with a three-wire, grounding-type plug (i.e., a plug
having a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. To avoid the risk of electric shock, contact
your electrician to replace the receptacle if you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet.

Never use a ground adapter plug to connect the controller to a power source
that lacks a ground connection terminal.

The power supply cord is the disconnect device for this equipment.
Make sure that the installation is near the socket outlet and is easily
accessible.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the
controller where someone can step on the cord.

Slots and openings in the controller are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the controller and to protect it from overheating, these
openings should never be placed near a radiator or heat register. The
controller should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

Never push objects of any kind into the openings of the controller as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the controller.

Never remove any covers or guards that require a tool for removal. There
are no operator serviceable areas within these covers.

Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specified in this operator
manual.

Unplug the controller from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord is damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled into the product.

• If the controller has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the controller is producing unusual noises or odors.

• If the cabinet has been damaged.

• If you need additional safety information concerning the controller or

supplied materials, you may call Xerox Engineering Systems.

This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your local power company.

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EMC Notices

Australia/New Zealand

Changes or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by Fuji
Xerox Australia Pty. Limited may void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance
with the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

European Union

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may

cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take

adequate measures.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by
Xerox Europe may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance
with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC).

WARNING

In order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity to Industrial,

Scientific and Medical (ISM) equipment, the external radiation from ISM

equipment may have to be limited or special mitigation measures taken.

Canada

This Class "A" digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe "A" est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

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EMC Notices (continued)

Japan

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this
equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise.
When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
actions.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by Fuji
Xerox Limited may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance
with the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology
Equipment regulations.

USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by the
Xerox Corporation may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance
with FCC regulations.

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Trademark Notices

XEROX®, XES™, Synergix™, The Document Company, and the identifying
product names and numbers herein are trademarks of XEROX
CORPORATION.

PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc.

ADI is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc.

®

HDI is an acronym for Heidi
trademark of Autodesk, Inc.

HP-GL/2 is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Device Interface. Heidi is a registered

Contents

Safety Information ............................................................................ i

EMC Notices..................................................................................... ii

Australia/New Zealand.....................................................................ii

European Union...............................................................................ii

Canada............................................................................................ii

Japan.............................................................................................. iii

USA ................................................................................................iii

Trademark Notices ......................................................................... iv

Purpose of This Manual .................................................................. 1

Viewing the Test Prints ................................................................... 1

Setting the Controller Port Defaults................................................. 2

Setting up the Ten Custom Print Job Defaults ................................ 2

Floor Space Requirements ............................................................. 3

Power Requirements....................................................................... 3

Power Locations.............................................................................. 4

Controller Ports Location................................................................ 5

Front Panel LEDs............................................................................. 6

I/O Download of Firmware Upgrades ............................................. 7

Controller Specifications ................................................................ 8

Physical Characteristics.................................................................. 8

Electrical Requirements.................................................................. 8

Agency Approvals........................................................................... 8

Hardware Specifications ................................................................. 8

I/O Ports ......................................................................................... 8

Job Printing and Processing Specifications ................................. 9

Network Protocols ..................................................................................... 9

Platforms supported .................................................................................. 9

Auto Port Sensing .....................................................................................9

Client Software.......................................................................................... 9

PC/DOS platform: .....................................................................................9

PC/Windows 95 and Windows 98 platforms:............................................ 9

PC/Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 platforms: ................................. 9

UNIX platform:......................................................................................... 10

Job Control Language ............................................................................. 10

Job Spooling/Queue................................................................................10

Data Formats ..........................................................................................10

Compression types (for applicable raster formats): ................................ 10

Compression ........................................................................................... 10

Job Queue Management......................................................................... 10

Long plot.................................................................................................. 10

Auto format recognition ........................................................................... 10

Color Support .......................................................................................... 10

Extended Processing Options ................................................................. 11

Number of copies .................................................................................... 11

Electronic Collation.................................................................................. 11

Folding and Stacking...............................................................................11

Palettes and Patterns .............................................................................. 11

Preparing the Serial Port............................................................... 12

The Host Serial Port ................................................................................ 12

Enable Controller Serial Port................................................................... 12

Software Supported................................................................................. 12

PC/WINDOW S 95 AND WINDOWS 98 PLATFORM: .......................12

PC/WINDOW S NT 4.0 AND W INDOWS 2000 PLATFORMS: ..........12

UNIX PLATFORM:.............................................................................. 12

Data Formats Supported......................................................................... 13

Serial Cable Description.......................................................................... 13

CABLE PART NUMBERS ..................................................................13

Preparing the Parallel Port............................................................ 14

Parallel Port.............................................................................................14

Software Supported:................................................................................ 14

PC/WINDOW S 95 AND WINDOWS 98 PLATFORMS: ..................... 14

PC/WINDOW S NT 4.0 AND W INDOWS 2000 PLATFORMS: ..........14

DATA FORMATS SUPPORTED ........................................................14

Parallel Cable Description .......................................................................14

Preparing the Host SCSI Port ....................................................... 15

Ultra SCSI Port (Host)............................................................................. 15

Enable Controller SCSI Port.................................................................... 15

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Software Supported ................................................................................ 15

Data Formats Supported......................................................................... 15

SCSI Cable Description .......................................................................... 15

Preparing the 10/100 Ethernet Port .............................................. 16

Overview .................................................................................................16

Enable Controller Ethernet Port ..............................................................16

Network Protocols Supported: ................................................................ 17

TCP/IP ................................................................................................17

Software Supported: ............................................................................... 17

PC/WINDOW S 95 AND WINDOWS 98 PLATFORMS: ..................... 17

PC/WINDOW S NT 4.0 AND W INDOWS 2000 PLATFORMS: .......... 17

UNIX PLATFORM:.............................................................................. 17

Data Formats Supported......................................................................... 17

Ethernet Cable Description .....................................................................17

Purpose of This Manual

The purpose of this manual is to provide information to aid in connecting the
AccXES Controller to remote workstations to the 8855 System.

Refer to the Web Printer Manager Tool (PMT) User Guide for specific
instructions on configuring the controller using the Web PMT.

This manual includes the following sections:

• Floor Space Requirements.

• Power Requirements.

• Power Connections. If you are not familiar with the controller power

switch, ports refer to the figures.

• Controller Port Locations. Locate all the ports to be used. Refer to
instructions in this manual on preparing each port.

• Controller Specifications.

• I/O Download of Firmware Upgrades.

• Enabling Ports and Port Specifications.

The reference sets of the test print pages should be stored with the machine
service log, behind the service door of the XES Synergix 8855 printer.

NOTE: The printer must have bond paper installed to enable the printing of
any test print. When bond paper is not present (vellum or film only installed
in the printer) the test print must be canceled.

Viewing the Test Prints

When power is switched on, the controller sends a test print to the printer.
The purpose of test prints is to provide a record of current system settings for
use in daily operations, Network Communications setup, and restoration of
desired parameters in cases of unexpected change (such as through
accidental use of the Restore Factory Default utility). Test print sets should
be saved at the following times:

• When the initial install is complete and default settings are defined.

• Anytime default settings are changed.

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