Xerox 96 User Manual

Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS
System Overview Guide

Version 7.1
August 2000
721P88150

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Laser safety

Warning: Adjustments, use of controls, or performance of

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procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous light exposure.

The Xerox DocuPrint printers are certified to comply with the
performance standards 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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Ozone information

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 information concerning ozone, call 1-800-828­6571 to request the Xerox publication 600P83222, OZONE.

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Operation safety

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.

• Always connect equipment to a properly grounded electrical

outlet. If in doubt, have the outlet checked by a qualified
electrician.

Warning: Improper connection of the equipment grounding

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conductor may result in risk of electrical shock.

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• Never use a ground adapter plug to connect equipment 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. There are no operator-serviceable areas within these
covers.

• Never override electrical or mechanical interlocks.

• Never use supplies or cleaning materials for other than their

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 local Xerox
representative or operating company.

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Table of contents

Laser safety iii

Ozone information iii

Operation safety iv

Introduction ix

About this guide ix

Contents ix

Conventions x

Related publications xi

1. System overview 1-1

Functional overview of the DocuPrint IPS 1-1

Major system components 1-2

Throughput speed 1-3

Host connectivity options 1-4

IPDS data stream 1-5

Dual Mode 1-5

96/4635/180 IPS hardware features 1-6

Multiple input trays 1-6

Roll feeder support 1-7

Advanced paper handling 1-7

600 dpi resolution 1-8

Multiple high-capacity output bins 1-8

Bypass transport option 1-9

User interface 1-10

Software features 1-11

Mixed paper sizes within a job 1-11

Tray selection capabilities 1-11

IOCA Replicate and Trim 1-12

Mixed plex 1-12

Enhanced N-Up 1-13

Trace facility 1-13

Overstrike, underscore, subscript, and superscript 1-13

Background color for OCA colors 1-13

Full-page 600 dpi images 1-14

Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture (DFA) 1-14

Page origin rotation for continuous form jobs 1-14

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Double-byte fonts 1-14

Outline font support 1-15

Printer resident font support 1-15

Processing options 1-15

Message translation 1-15

Configuration file processing 1-15

PCI Bus support 1-16

Access control by privilege mode 1-16

Software license 1-17

Remote service (Sixth Sense Technology) 1-17

2. Printer Controller 2-1

Components of the Printer Controller 2-1

Processor 2-3

Hard disk 2-3

Diskette drive 2-4

CD-ROM drive 2-4

Cartridge tape drive 2-4

Monitor 2-4

Keyboard 2-4

Mouse 2-4

Host Channel Unit (HCU) — channel-attached systems only 2-5

Placement of the processor 2-5

3. User interface 3-1

Graphical user interface screen 3-2

IPS main window 3-4

4. Printers 4-1

Printer components 4-2

Components overview 4-2

Printer control console 4-3

Sample tray 4-6

Attention light 4-6

Purge tray 4-6

Inverter 4-7

Feeder/stacker modules 4-7

Processor feeder trays 4-7

Feeder trays 4-8

High-capacity stackers 4-10

Printer configurations 4-12

Options enabling third-party feeding and finishing 4-14

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Configurations supporting bypass transport and Input

Enablement kit 4-15

Additional IPS printer features 4-15

Printer paper paths 4-16

5. MICR IPS 5-1

96/4635/180 MICR IPS printing features 5-1

MICR output 5-3

Verifying MICR output with the MICR Position and

Dimension Gauge 5-4

Verifying MICR output with the MICR comparator 5-4

A. Paper and other supplies A-1

Paper and other throughput stocks A-1

Selecting paper A-1

Paper width and printer performance A-3

Paper care A-9

Other supplies A-12

Dry ink A-12

Fuser agent A-12

Developer A-12

Diskettes A-13

Cartridge tapes A-13

MICR tools A-14

MICR Positioning and Dimension Gauge A-14

MICR comparator A-14

Consumable supplies tables A-15

Paper and special stocks tables A-15

Complete supplies list—96/4635/180 printers A-22

Ordering supplies A-23

B. Paper performance guidelines B-1

Index INDEX-1

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About this guide

Introduction

This Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS System Overview Guide
provides an overview of the individual components of the DocuPrint
IPDS Printer System (IPS) and how they work together. This
reference is designed to provide you with background information
that can be used to make informed decisions regarding printer use
and performance.

The Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS System Overview Guide
provides information to help you quickly determine hardware,
software, and connectivity requirements for printing from various
clients to DocuPrint IPS.

This reference is useful for workstation users, printer operators, and
system administrators who want to understand the overall DocuPrint
IPS. Managers can use the reference information to assist them in
making planning decisions.

Contents

Before using this guide, become familiar with its contents and
conventions.

This section lists the contents of this guide:

• Chapter 1, “System overview,” identifies and describes the

function of the major components of the DocuPrint 96/4635/180
IPS.

• Chapter 2, “Printer Controller,” provides the information on the

Printer Controller components, software, and fonts.

• Chapter 3, “User interface,” describes the features of the IPS

graphical user interface.

• Chapter 4, “Printer,” details the base printer components and

optional printer components.

• Chapter 5, “MICR IPS,” discusses the special features of the

96, 4635, and 180 MICR IPS systems, and the requirements for
MICR printing on the IPS.

• Appendix A, “Paper and other supplies,” provides information

and specifications on paper and other media used with the IPS
or MICR IPS, as well as instructions for ordering supplies.

• Appendix B, “Paper performance guidelines,” summarizes the

capabilities of the paper trays, duplex printing considerations,
and paper stock considerations.

An index is provided at the back of the guide.

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Conventions

This guide uses the following conventions:

• All caps and angle brackets — Within procedures, the names of

keys are shown in all caps within angle brackets (for example,
press <RETURN>).

• Italics — Document and library names are shown in italics (for

example, the Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS System
Overview Guide).

• Capitalization of graphical user interface (GUI) window titles

matches the titles as they appear on the screen. In cases where
a window does not have a title, it is referenced using all lower
case. For example:

— At the graphical user interface, use the Output

Configuration window to group the trays.

— The main window displays the current system status.

Note: Notes are hints that help you perform a task or understand
the text.

Caution: Cautions alert you to an action that could damage
hardware or software.

Warning: Warnings alert you to conditions that could affect the

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safety of people.

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Related publications

Xerox documents Following is a list of all Xerox DocuPrint IPS documents. For a

INTRODUCTION

This document is part of the Xerox DocuPrint IPS publication set.

complete list and description of available Xerox documentation, refer
to the Xerox Customer Documentation Catalog (publication number
610P17517), or call your service representative.

Application Programmer/System Administrator Quick Reference
Card

Customer Information Quick Reference Card

Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide

Glossary

Guide to Configuring and Managing the System

Guide to Performing Routine Maintenance

Helpful Facts About Paper

Installation Planning Guide

Master Index

Messages Guide

Solutions Guide

System Overview Guide

Troubleshooting Guide

Xerox Standard Font Library Font User Guide

The documentation set also includes an electronic version, the
DocuPrint IPS Interactive Customer Documentation CD.

IBM documents Following are related IBM documents. Contact your local IBM

representative for ordering instructions for IBM AFP/PSF manuals
that might be useful for your specific installation.

IBM 3825 Page Printer Product Description

IBM Intelligent Printer Data Stream Reference

IBM Advanced Function Presentation Printer Summary

IBM ITSC Distributing AFP Printing from a Host System

IBM Advanced Function Printing Data Stream Reference

IBM Data Stream and Object Architectures: Mixed Object Document
Content Architecture Reference

Guide to Advanced Function Presentation

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1. 1System overview

This chapter introduces the DocuPrint 96 and 96 MICR IPS, the 4635
and 4635 MICR IPS, and the DocuPrint 180 and 180 MICR IPS
printing systems. It describes the systems’ hardware and software
components, features, functions, and modes of operation.

Functional overview of the DocuPrint IPS

The 96 IPS, 96 MICR IPS, 4635 IPS, 4635 MICR IPS, 180 IPS, and
the 180 MICR IPS print high quality documents in simplex or duplex
mode at high speeds.

DocuPrint IPS printers support:

• Duplex printing

• Media handling of multiple weights, sizes, and types

• Optional modules for enhanced finishing and output to third-

party finishing devices

• Optional enabling of third-party roll feeders

• Optional high-capacity feeder which provides additional feeder

trays.

The IPS emulates an IBM AFP Group 3 page printer with the
Advanced Function Image and Graphics (AFIG) option and can print
in all the following PSF environments:

• MVS

• VM (channel-attached only)

• VSE (channel-attached only)

• OS/2

• OS/400 (with TCP/IP only)

• AIX

Note: Although PSF/VSE does not support TCP/IP directly, a
printing system with PSF/2, PSF/6000, or IBM InfoPrint Manager can
attach to a PSF/VSE system and the PSF/2, PSF/6000, or IBM
InfoPrint Manager can furnish the TCP/IP support for the IPS printer.

For information on the minimum PSF levels needed to support the
IPS, refer to your Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Installation
Planning Guide.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Major system components

Printer Controller The Printer Controller accepts IPDS data from the host, processes

Graphical user interface The full-color graphical user interface (GUI) provides an easy-to-use,

The IPS has the following main components, each of which is
described in greater detail in later chapters of this guide:

the data, and sends it to the printer using the IPS operating system
for IPDS or the NPS operating system for PostScript or PCL.

The Printer Controller provides the printer with print data and
commands and receives status information from the printer.

Host Channel Unit: On channel-attached systems, the Printer
Controller has an additional component called the Host Channel Unit,
or HCU. The HCU contains the channel communications board, and
handles communication between PSF and the controller when data
is received over a bus and tag connection.

mouse-driven interface to the IPS. Using the windows on the GUI
screen, you can configure your system; perform diagnostic and
administrative tasks; and set up, change, and implement system
options, and run print jobs.

The IPS main window displays the current system status, as well as
the current printer settings, including the current input and output tray
configurations. From the IPS main window you access the various
menus and windows you use to configure and operate the system.
Refer to the chapter “User interface” in this guide, for more detailed
information on the IPS graphical user interface components.

Printer The printer accepts data from the Printer Controller and prints the

document according to the print options specified by the user. The
printer also provides paper stacking, collating, and optional finishing.

The 96, 4635, and 180 IPS are monochrome printers. Print jobs that
contain color commands are printed in black.

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Throughput speed

With small paper sizes Using the smaller papers, such as 7 by 10-inch / 178 by 254 mm or

Monthly print volume The monthly print volumes for these systems are:

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The 96 IPS, 4635 IPS and 180 IPS can print at the following speeds,
using stocks 8 by 10 inches / 203 by 254 mm or larger:

• 96 IPS and 96 MICR IPS: Up to 96 impressions per minute

• 4635 IPS and 4635 MICR IPS: Up to 135 impressions per

minute

• 180 IPS and 180 MICR IPS: Up to 180 impressions per minute.

B4, with the 7 by 10-inch paper option kit, the throughput rates
increase:

• 4635 IPS/4635 MICR IPS: Up to 154 impressions per minute

• 180 IPS/180 MICR IPS: Up to 206 impressions per minute.

Note: The 7 by 10-inch kit is not available on the 96 IPS.

• 96 IPS: Up to 3 million impressions

• 4635 IPS: Up to 4 million impressions

• 180 IPS: Up to 6 million impressions

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Host connectivity options

Channel-attached configuration Figure 1-1 illustrates the components of a channel-attached IPS.

The IPS can be set up to receive data from a host in one of two ways:

• Over a channel with bus and tag cable connection, via the Host

Channel Unit (HCU)

• Through a Token Ring or Ethernet interface, using TCP/IP

protocol (not available in a VM or VSE host environment)

Note: A transmission rate of at least 16 megabits per second
should be used with a Token Ring interface on the IPS. (Overall
performance depends on network traffic and job density.)

This configuration requires a Host Channel Unit (HCU) to interface
between the host channel and the IPS controller.

Figure 1-1. 96/4635/180 IPS: channel-attached configuration

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4

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1 Host system (PC or mainframe)
2 96, 4635, or 180 IPS printer
3 Printer interface cable
4 Printer Controller
5 SCSI interface
6 Host Channel Unit (HCU)
7 Bus and tag cables

TCP/IP configuration If you are using Token Ring or Ethernet with TCP/IP, as shown in

figure 1-2, the bus and tag cables and the HCU are not required.

Figure 1-2. 96/4635/180 IPS: TCP/IP configuration

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3

2

1 Host system (PC or mainframe)
2 Token Ring or Ethernet network connection
3 Printer Controller
4 Printer interface cable
5 96, 4635, or 180 IPS printer

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IPDS data stream

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

All IPDS resources (print data sets, page definitions, form definitions,
page segments, fonts, and overlays) supported by the IBM 3825 and
3827 printers are supported by the Xerox IPS software. Additionally,
there are several data towers supported within the AFP environment
which are fully supported by the IPS software, to a level supported by
the IBM 3825 and IBM 3827 printer capabilities:

• IM Image IMD1

• FOCA: Font Object Content Architecture

• MO:DCA-P: Mixed Object Document Content Architecture for

Presentation

• PTOCA PT1, PT2, and PT3: Presentation Text Object Content

Architecture

• IOCA: Image Object Content Architecture

• GOCA: Graphics Object Content Architecture

• BCOCA: Bar code Object Content Architecture

• OL1: Overlay One

• PS1: Page Segment One

Dual Mode

• Line mode data streams

Each of the data objects follow the same object rule of containing
delimiting fields with structured fields describing each object.

Xerox DocuPrint Dual Mode option enables both DocuPrint NPS and
IPS systems to coexist on the same Printer Controller (Sun
workstation). This allows the DocuPrint system to receive data
streams supported by NPS and IPS, including IPDS, PostScript
Levels 1 and 2, HP PCL5c, HP PCL5e, and ASCII.

Either of the following types of configurations may be used:

• The same Token Ring or Ethernet connection can be used for

both IPDS (IPS) and Postscript/PCL (NPS).

• 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 HCU can be used for

IPDS, and Token Ring or Ethernet connection for the NPS.

When the DocuPrint system is in IPS mode, it can accept PostScript
and PCL data streams in the background; however, it can print these
jobs only after it is switched to NPS mode. However, when the
system is in NPS mode, it cannot accept IPDS data streams in the
background.

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96/4635/180 IPS hardware features

The 96, 4635, and 180 IPS provide numerous features that can be
enabled or configured using the graphical user interface on the
printer controller.

Multiple input trays

Multiple feeder trays can be configured to feed paper for jobs in the
most effective manner. For example, the trays can provide nonstop
printing of a complex job that requires many paper stocks, or only a
few stocks, by using the trays’ continuous loading capability. A
different input tray can also be selected for each copy of a specific
page in a print job, for example, to provide different paper colors for
specific pages.

• 96 IPS: Three addressable input trays are standard with the

• 4635 and 180 IPS: Four addressable input trays are standard

system, and one additional tray is available as an option.

with the system, and two additional trays are available as
options.

Feeder tray capacities, based on 20-pound or 80 gsm (grams per
square meter) bond, are:

• Tray 1: 1100 sheets

• Tray 2: 600 sheets

• Trays 3, 4, 5, and 6: 2600 sheets

Note: The equivalent grams per square meter of 20-pound bond is
actually 75 gsm. However, there is no standard 75 gsm paper — the
available stock that is closest in weight to 20-pound bond is 80
gsm.

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Roll feeder support

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The 96, 4635, and 180 IPS can each accommodate a third-party roll
feeder as an optional input tray.

• The 96 and 4635 IPS have an optional configuration in which

the roll feeder interfaces with the last feeder/stacker module.
With this configuration the 4635 IPS may have up to six feeder
trays with the sixth being the roll feeder. The 96 IPS may have
up to five input trays, with the roll feeder as the fifth.

Note: To be able to use this roll feeder option on the 96/4635
IPS, you must have the Input Enablement kit installed. (Refer to
“Options enabling feeding and finishing,” later in this
chapter.)

• The roll feeder option for the 180 IPS is installed in the inverter

feeder/stacker module, replacing the feeder tray. It does not
require the Input Enablement kit or DFA software. The
maximum number of feeder/stacker modules supported for this
configuration is four, including the inverter module with the roll
feeder. With the two processor feeder trays, this makes a total
of six input trays possible.

Advanced paper handling

The 96/4635/180 IPS can handle paper stock ranging in size from 8
by 10 inches / 203 by 254 mm to 14.33 by 17 inches / 364 by 432
mm, including sizes A3 and A4. They process paper weights from 16­to 110-pound / 60 to 200 gsm.

Note: The 4635 and 180 IPS can also print on paper as small as 7
by 10 inches / 178 by 254 mm, with the optional 7 by 10-inch kit.

Jobs can also be printed on label stock, transparencies, precollated
stock, tab stock, carbonless paper, and other specialized stocks. The
printer engine monitors the print job so that, should a paper jam
occur, the job resumes on the correct page, at the correct tab, using
the same color, and so forth, providing complete document integrity.

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600 dpi resolution

The 96, 4635, and 180 IPS all print at high resolution. The printers
can receive data at 240, 300, and 600 dpi (dots per inch). All 240 or
300 dpi data is interpolated to 600 dpi for higher print quality.

Table 1-1 shows how data streams of different resolutions are
interpolated.

Table 1-1.Data stream conversion to 600 dpi

Incoming input resolution of document

Printer 240 dpi data 300 dpi data 600 dpi data

180 IPS Interpolated by printer to

600 x 2400 dpi
(when 240 board is installed
in the printer)

96/4635 IPS Converted by controller to

600 dpi

Multiple high-capacity output bins

Interpolated by printer to
600 x 2400 dpi

Interpolated by printer to
600 x 600 dpi

For the 96 IPS, the 4635 IPS, and the 96/4635 MICR IPS, it is
recommended that all fonts and other resources that are at 240 dpi
be converted to 300 dpi before printing, rather than leaving the
conversion for the controller to do. This ensures better print quality.

Caution: The 96/4635/180 IPS must have the same font resolution
specified as the host input data stream (refer to your 96/4635/180
IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System for instructions
on specifying the input resolution). Conflicts between the input font
resolution and the IPS specification could result in inability to print the
job, or in missing variable data in the output.

Each output bin has offsetting capability and a capacity of 2500
sheets of 20-pound or 80 gsm bond.

Print at 600 x 2400 dpi

Print at 600 x 600 dpi

Note: This capacity does not apply to 11 by 17-inch and A3 papers.
Because of the additional weight these large sheets add to the bins,
each bin can hold only up to 1500 sheets of A3 or 11 by 17-inch
papers.

• 96 IPS: One output bin is standard for the system, with one

additional bin available as an option (providing up to two bins
total).

• 4635 and 180 IPS: Two output bins are standard, with up to two

additional bins available as options (providing up to four bins
total).

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Bypass transport option

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The programmable bypass transport moves paper from the stacker
to a third-party finishing device (for example, a stitcher). When
installed, the bypass transport is attached to the last feeder stacker
module.

Note: With the bypass transport installed, the 4635 and 180 IPS
can support up to three feeder/stacker modules, including the
inverter feeder/stacker. The 96 IPS can have no more than two
feeder/stackers.

Figure 1-3. 96/4635/180 IPS with bypass transport

1 Bypass transport paper output location
2 Input enablement device paper input location

The illustration above shows a 96/4635/180 IPS with two feeder/
stacker modules and a bypass transport. For complete information
on printer configurations available with the bypass transport, refer to
the chapter “Printers.”

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User interface

The IPS full-color graphical user interface provides an easy-to-use,
mouse-driven interface to the IPS. Using the graphical screens, you
can configure your system; perform diagnostic and administrative
tasks; and set up, change, and implement system options.

The IPS main window displays the current system status, as well as
the current printer settings, including the current input and output tray
configurations. From the IPS main window you access the various
menus and windows you use to change the system settings and
perform diagnostic and administrative tasks. Refer the “User
interface” chapter in this guide for further information on the IPS
graphical user interface.

Figure 1-4. DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS main window (system

with DFA)

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Software features

Mixed paper sizes within a job

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The following special IPS software features provide system flexibility.

The IPS can print jobs that call for a mix of paper sizes, without
needing to interrupt or slow down printing.

An example of such an application would be a multi-page billing
statement consisting of:

• One or more 8 1/2 by 11-inch sheets itemizing charges, and

• A final 8 1/2 by 14-inch page containing the rest of the billing

items, the total amount due, and a tear-off section to mail back
with payment.

Note: When a print job calls for paper sizes that span over different
pitch modes, the software will either cycle down or run at a lower
pitch mode, based on the different pitch modes required, the paper
sizes called for, the speed of the printer, and the time it takes to shut
down the printer.

Tray selection capabilities

Output tray With the output bin selection capability you can select a different

Note: Paper size and printer trays cannot be changed while the job

is running.

You can select a different input tray or output bin for each job. You
can also select a different input tray for each page of a job.

Input tray With the input tray selection capability at the Copy Subgroup level,

you can select a different input tray for each copy of a page of a job.
You can use this capability to print each page of a multiple-part form
on a different color paper stock, or to print the cover of a job on a card
stock and to print specific pages within the job on a different color
stock.

To specify a different input tray for each job, use the BIN command
in the SUBGROUP level of the COPYGROUP in the FORMDEF.

output bin group for each print job. This selection requires two steps:

1. At the host, set the JCL keyword OUTBIN in the OUTPUT
statement to specify a bin number from 1 to 65535, or use the
OUTBIN command in the FORMDEF to specify a bin number
from 1 to 255.

2. At the graphical user interface, use the Output Configuration
window to group the trays. You must also select Allow Host
Control from the Bin Selection Mode pull-down menu.

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IOCA Replicate and Trim

Mixed plex

The IPS also supports Replicate and Trim, which improves the
processing of IM and IO images that contain large areas of shaded
graphics. (IM images are resolution-dependent images that cannot
be compressed or scaled; IO images are resolution-independent.)

The IOCA Replicate and Trim capability allows for faster
transmission to the printer of AFP applications with IM images that
have large or widespread shaded areas. It also reduces the storage
area required on the host and on the printer.

The IPS allows switching between plex modes (simplex to duplex
and vice versa) within and between jobs without shutting down the
printer.

Switching of plex modes occurs as follows:

• From simplex to duplex: The switch is done without a printer

shutdown or dead cycles.

• From duplex to simplex: The switch is done without a printer

shutdown. However, the printer may, if necessary, dead cycle to
clear the paper path of all duplex sheets before feeding the first
simplex sheet.

Users can avoid switching from duplex to simplex mode (and thus,
avoid the dead cycles) by using the Maximum Simplex GUI panel to
perform simulated simplex. For more details, refer to the “Setting the
system configuration” chapter in the Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180
IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System.

Note: When you print simplex pages in duplex mode, the
throughput speed is halved. The blank back pages of the simulated
simplex sheets are counted as billable pages by the system’s
meter.

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Enhanced N-Up

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Enhanced N-Up provides the following capabilities:

Sheets On a given sheet, users can place individual pages:

• At any position on either side of the sheet

• In any orientation

• In any size that fits on the sheet

Each side of the sheet of paper can have up to four pages.

Overlays Users can place overlays relative to any partition origin, with or

without variable page data from the application program.

Users can specify different overlays for each page.

Offsets Users can specify different offsets for each page.

Rotations Users can specify different rotations for each page.

Form ejection Users can specify form ejection to a new partition or a new sheet.

Trace facility

To help diagnose problems, the system provides a trace mechanism.
Trace files store system configuration information, maintain TCP/IP
protocol headers, and time-stamp all records.

For detailed information on this feature, refer to the “Setting the
system configuration” chapter in the Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180
IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System.

Overstrike, underscore, subscript, and superscript

Support for the PT2 Subset of PTOCA enables the IPS to print
overstrikes, underscores, subscripts, and superscripts where
specified in jobs.

Background color for OCA colors

Users can specify COLOR on DRAWBOX (i.e., background color) as
long as the color is restricted to colors defined with the OCA or the
Highlight Color model.

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Full-page 600 dpi images

This feature allows for 600 dpi full-page images to be printed on the
IPS. To invoke this feature, you must have the resolution set at the
controller to 600 dpi.

Note: 600 dpi images can be generated only in the PSF/6000
environment. However, they can be transported to other
environments for printing.

Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture (DFA)

The Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture (DFA) on the
4635 and 180 IPS supports all third-party finishing devices currently
validated for the LCDS (J11) printers. The bypass transport option is
required for in-line finishing devices and support of ENDOFSET and
ENDOFJOB (using the PSF MARKFORM or FORMDEF JOG
command). DFA also supports personality profiles, which identify the
unique characteristics (for example, the sheet timing and the status
feedback profiles) of the attached finishing devices.

DFA also enables use of certain third-party roll feed-to-cut sheet
feeders. An Input Enablement kit is required for some of these
devices.

Page origin rotation for continuous form jobs

The 90-degree page origin rotation feature enables the IPS to print
jobs designed for continuous form printing, without the need to
rework an existing application. At the user interface, you can set a
job’s page origin to be rotated 90
continuous form jobs on cut-sheet paper.

Double-byte fonts

Double-byte fonts consist of characters that are larger and more
complex than the single-byte characters making up the Roman
alphabet. Therefore, each character of a double-byte font requires
two bytes to represent it. Some languages requiring double-byte
fonts include Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

The IPS supports printing with certain double-byte fonts, which can
be used in combination with single-byte fonts.

The following double-byte character sets are supported:

• Simplified Chinese

• Traditional Chinese

• Japanese

• Korean

• Thai.

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to accommodate printing

Note: When using double-byte fonts, the font loading time will
increase if a font change occurs between reports.

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Outline font support

Printer resident font support

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The IPS supports the use of IBM outline fonts for both single- and
double-byte applications. These fonts may be downloaded during the
jobs or may be loaded into the system and made resident through the
use of a user interface option on the Configuration menu.

These outline fonts allow users to specify a single font that can be
rasterized in a variety of point sizes by the IPS. The IBM outline fonts
are based on Adobe type 1 and type 0 fonts that are in PostScript
format.

Note: The IPS supports printer resident outline fonts. It does not
support printer resident raster fonts.

The IPS stores both single-byte and double-byte fonts locally on the
Printer Controller and does not require you to download the fonts
from the host. This can lead to significant performance gains,
especially when the printer is attached remotely.

Processing options

Message translation

Users can also set the default font for text or barcode Human
Readable Interpretation (HRI) to one of the installed fonts to replace
a font that is distributed with the system.

Fonts can be installed from an IBM supplied font CD or via FTP to the
Controller workstation.

Note: The IPS supports printer resident outline fonts. It does not
support printer resident raster fonts.

The IPS allows users to specify processing options using the GUI.
For example, changing the model number reported to the host. Refer
to the Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Guide to Configuring and
Managing the System for details on these options.

The IPS provides some message translatability for the GUI and
printer monitor. Users can select the language of their choice from a
GUI menu option.

Configuration file processing

The IPS adds a version identifier to the configuration files. The
identifier allows for migration of configuration data from one release
to a subsequent release at upgrade time. The IPS allows users to
save, upgrade, and restore configuration data such as input and
output tray mappings and DFA configurations.

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PCI Bus support

Access control by privilege mode

The IPS supports the SUN Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
Bus architecture, in addition to the S-Bus platform. PCI support
provides the following advantages:

• Migration of Printer Controller components to newer technology

• Higher performance on the Printer Controller

• Wider selection of system peripherals

• Adherence to industry standards.

The IPS controls access to various functions based on four privilege
modes:

1. User

2. Operator

3. Administrator

4. Service.

Depending on the privilege mode set by the Customer Service
Engineer, users will have access to certain graphical user interface
(GUI) functions, while other functions will be grayed out. Refer to the

Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Guide to Configuring and
Managing the System for details on this functionality.

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Software license

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

When an IPS is purchased, the owner needs a license to use the
operating system software. After a user calls in with a host ID (Sun
SPARC/Ultra host ID), the user will receive a license string.

The user license is enabled by entering the 20-character
authorization text string at the Printer Controller keyboard. Your
Xerox service representative can obtain the license text string for you
and enter it when your IPS is installed, or when you receive your IPS
software upgrade. For details on how to obtain the license string from
Xerox, refer to the Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Guide to
Configuring and Managing the System, in the chapter “Setting up the
printer controller.”

Until the license string is entered, your IPS cannot receive data from
the host to print. You can power on and boot the system, and perform
all offline tasks such as setting up input and output configurations,
but the IPS remains in Disabled mode and cannot print.

Although your service representative usually does this for you, you
are able to enter your license string yourself from the IPS main
window. The procedures are outlined in the chapter “Setting up the
printer controller” in your Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Guide to
Configuring and Managing the System.

Note: If your system will be operating in Dual Mode, it requires two
license strings: one for IPS and one for NPS.

Remote service (Sixth Sense Technology)

Sixth Sense Technology is a user-friendly suite of tools that allow
service personnel to connect with a customer system and evaluate
its performance while the system is being used. The Customer
Service Engineer (CSE) can troubleshoot problems remotely,
transfer, apply, and remove patches remotely, and, if an on-site call
is required, arrive with the solution to fix the problem.

Customer benefits of using this technology include:

• Diagnostic help and identification of required parts before the

service visit

• Planned visits based on known problems and/or replacement of

wear-out items

• Customer self-maintenance to provide faxed replacement

change reminder to trained operators.

Using the Sixth Sense Technology, CSEs can access your system’s
diagnostic data remotely using a regular telephone line almost as if
they were at the Printer Controller (SPARCstation).

For security reasons, the customer maintains control of the modem
connection, and may leave the modem disconnected. Also, the
customer provides a password for access to the Sixth Sense
Technology via the modem.

For information on enabling and disabling of the Sixth Sense
Technology, refer to the chapter “Calling for Service” in your Xerox
DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Troubleshooting Guide.

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