Xerox DocuPrint 96 Operations Reference

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System Operations Reference

April 1998 721P85610

Xerox Corporation 701 S. Aviation Boulevard El Segundo, CA 90245

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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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Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System Forms Creation Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System System Generation Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System Installation Planning Guide

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Xerox Laser Printing Systems Tape Formats Manual

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Font User Guide Helpful Facts About Paper

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Table of Contents

Related publications iii Notice iii

Introduction xxiii

About the reference set xxiii DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System document set xxiii Who should use this manual xxv

LPS system administrators, programmers, operators xxv

How to use this manual xxvi

If the LPS is new to you xxvi Know the key terms and conventions xxvi Use the table of contents, index, and glossary xxvi Refer to the related publications list xxvi Key terms and conventions xxvii

Key terms xxvii Syntax conventions xxvii Masking conventions xxvii

Contents of this manual xxviii

Statement command summaries and appendices xxix

About the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS xxx

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX system controller components xxxi DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX tape and cartridge devices xxxii DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX printer components xxxiii

1. Setting LPS parameters 1-1

Communicating with the LPS 1-1 Installation and system generation 1-3

User interface keyboard display 1-3

Powering on and booting the LPS 1-4

Power loss 1-5 System verification messages 1-6 Printer communication link 1-8 PSC (printer subsystem controller) 1-10 Configure a finishing or feeding device 1-11

Create the FCG.LIB file 1-11 FCG (display the profile labels) 1-15 FCG (configure a finishing or feeding device) 1-16

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FCG SHOW (check finishing or feeding device settings) 1-16 FCG procedures 1-17

Verifying LPS status 1-18

Verifying system version and time 1-18

OCS (system version display) 1-18 Time and date displays 1-18

Verifying syst em status 1-20

PROBLEM 1-20

Setting LPS parameters 1-22

Setting system parameters 1-22

SETTIME (set time or date) 1-22 ALIGN (set page print alignment) 1-23 DISPLAY (set display format for messages) 1-24 ENERGY 1-25 MICR (set MICR mode) 1-26

Setting parameters for print jobs 1-27

Reallocating space to the print file 1-27

REA (reallocate print fil e) 1-27 REA and disk management 1-30 REA and online report spooling 1-30

Setting job parameters 1-31

FONTS 1-31 FORMS 1-32 GRAPHIC 1-32

Adjusting print image darkness 1-33

DARKNESS 1-33

Lightening high-density images 1-34

EDGE 1-34

Finishing Exercise r Ut ilit y 1-34

FEX 1 -3 4

Setting file access and task execution privileges 1-36

Protecting access to files 1-36

LOGON (restrict file access) 1-36 SECURE (restrict file access) 1-37 Secured files, access, and manipulation 1-38 Security breach 1-38

Limiting task execution privileges 1-39

RCU (restrict command usage) 1-39

Tracking console activity with Data Capture Utility (DCU) 1-42

DCU CAPTURE 1-42

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DCU DELETE 1-43 DCU EXIT 1-43 DCU FORMAT DISPLAY 1-44 DCU FORMAT PRINT 1-45 DCU HELP 1-46 DCU REMINDER 1-46 DCU RESET 1-46 DCU SHOW 1-47 Limitation during SYSGEN 1-47 Comment capability 1-47

2. Managing LPS resources 2-1

Maintaining optimal disk usage 2-1

Files on system disks 2-1

Operating on system files 2-1 Necessary free space on system disks 2-3 File biasing by disk configuration 2-4

Checking usage of disk space 2-6

FCHECK (file check) 2-6

Reorganizing usage of disk space 2-9

COMPRESS 2-9 PURGE 2-11

Backing up and copying system files 2-12

Setting default tape device 2-12

Identif y c ur r e nt TAPE & CARTRIDGE device (SUB DEV) 2-12 SUBSTITUTE DEVICE (general information) 2-12 Assign a controller device to TAPE or CARTRIDGE (SUB

DEV) 2-14 Know the Xerox tape and cartridge format 2-15 Prepare the tape or cartridge 2-16

TAPE [CARTRIDG E | TDn] VOLINIT 2-16

Copying files 2-17

COPY (disk to disk) 2-17 COPY (disk to labeled tape or cartridge) 2-18 COPY (disk to unlabeled tape) 2-19 COPY (labeled tape or cartridge to disk) 2-20 COPY (unlabeled tape to disk) 2-22

Manipulating files 2-23

DELETE 2-23 FID (build fi le lis t) 2- 2 4 FILE (display file list) 2-24

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FIX (modify font or logo file) 2-28 REVIEW (review files) 2-29 RNAME (rename a file or directory) 2-29 TYPE 2-29

List tape or cartridge files 2-31

TAPE [CARTRIDG E | TDn] LIST 2-31

Locate tape or cartridge files 2-33

TAPE [CARTRIDG E | TDn] FIND (find file) 2-33 TAPE [CARTRIDG E | TDn] N E X T (move to ne xt file) 2-3 3 TAPE [CARTRIDG E | TDn] SKIP (move to 1st or 2nd... file)

2-34

TAPE [CARTRIDG E | TDn] EOF or NOEOF or ENDFILE 2-35

Backing up system files to tape or cart ri dge 2-37

DSR (disk save and restore) 2-37 Starting DSR 2-37 File protection 2-39 Disk space for restore 2-39 Multivolume files 2-40 Device error handling 2-40 Aborting the save process 2-40 Incomplete resto ration 2-40 Aborting the restore process 2-41 Special file handling 2-41

Copying a DSR file to the LPS 2-42

SFT (single file transfer ut ilit y ) 2-42

Managing files on floppy disks 2-45

FLOPPY FORMAT 2-45 FLOPPY SAVE 2-46 FLOPPY DELETE 2-47 FLOPPY C LE AR 2-48 FLOPPY FILE 2-48 FLOPPY FCHECK 2-50 FLOP PY REST O R E 2-51 FLOPPY LIST 2-52

Copying the system software tape 2-53

SST (system software tape or cartridge) 2-53

3. Tracking system activity 3-1

Accounting data in the status file 3-1

How the system adds data to the status file 3-1 Status file creation during sysgen 3-2

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Backing up status file information 3-2 Status file data in the online accounting page 3-4 Status file data 3-5

DATE entry 3-5 DEPARTMENT entry 3-5 JOB ID entry 3-5 REPORT NO. entry 3-5 FILE ID entry 3-5 INPUT PROCESSING TIME entry 3-5 OUTPUT PROCESSING TIME entry 3-5 Report completion codes 3-6 PAGES TO BIN entry 3-7 PAGES TO TRAY entry 3-7 PAPER PATH HOLES entry 3-7 GRAPHIC PAGES PRINTED entry 3-7 LINES PRINTED entry 3-8 GRAPHIC EXCEPTION CODE entry 3-8 ONLINE IDLE (SEC) entry 3-8 TAPE MOUNTS entr y 3-8 BLOCKS READ entry 3 -8 BLOCKS SKIPPED entry 3-8 RECORDS READ entry 3-8 DJDE RECORDS READ entry 3-8 MAXIMUM COPY COUNT entry 3-8 OVERPRINTS entry 3-8 COLLATE entry 3-9 SF/MF entry 3-9 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX entry 3-9 JDE , JDL USE D entry 3-9 ACCTINFO entry 3-9 INITIAL FONT LIST entry 3-9 INITIAL FORM LIST entry 3-9 INITIAL CME LIST entry 3-10

Using accounting and system activity commands 3-11

Generating system activity reports 3-11

REPORT 3-11

Establishing accounts and copying account data to tape 3-16

ACCOUNT 3-16 Tape format of data written by ACCOUNT 3-18

Modifying the status file 3-21

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SFS (status file services) 3-21 SFS CLEAR 3-22 SFS CREATE 3-23 SFS DISPLAY 3-24 SFS file- name 3-26 SFS HARDCOPY 3-27 SFS HOST 3-29 SFS TAPE 3-30 SFS TDn 3-31 SFS ? 3-31 SFS ! 3-31 Creating the SFS user form file 3-32 Tape format of data written by SFS 3-34 Structure of an SFS report entry 3-36 Forward and backward pointers 3-38 Dumping the status file to tape 3-38

XPS 3-39

4. Editing source files 4-1

What the editor is 4-1

How the editor works 4 -1

Source files 4-1 Viewing source files 4-1 Storing source files 4-2 Files you can edit 4-2

Edi tor comman ds 4-4

Three types of editor commands 4-4 Composite editor commands 4-4 Editor syntax conventions 4-5 Using the <TAB> key 4-6 Sta ck pri nting 4-6

Running an editing session 4-6

EDIT 4-6 CONVERT 4-7 NOCONVERT 4-7 GET 4-8 KEYS 4-8 MERGE 4-9 SAVE 4-9 CLEAR 4-10

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END 4-10

Modifying records 4-11

DISPLAY (display lines) 4-11 DUPLICATE (copy lines) 4-12 FIND (find lines with match) 4-12 INSERT (insert lines) 4-13 MODIFY (modify lines) 4-14 MOVE (move lines) 4-14 PRINT (print lines) 4-15 REMOVE (delete lines) 4-16 RENUMBER (renumber lines) 4-16 REPLACE (substitute lines) 4-17 SORT (sort lines) 4-17 STEP (display next line) 4-18

Modifying parts of records 4-19

C (change string) 4-19 D (delete string) 4-20 P (insert prior) 4-21 F (insert following) 4-21 O (overlay string) 4-22 S (substitute string) 4-23

Examples of editor sessions 4-24

Create and save a .JSL file 4-24 Modify and resave the.JSL file 4-25 List other .JSL files and insert one into the .JSL file 4-26

5. Using command files 5-1

Command files 5-1

System, editor, and font editor command files 5-1 Using system command files 5-2

Operator entries during execution 5-2 Error processing 5-2 .PAUSE processing 5-2 .WAIT processing 5-3

Using editor command files 5-4

Points to note 5-4 Using font editor command files 5-4 Verifying command file type 5-5

.BCP 5-5

Commands in command files 5-6

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Displaying messages 5-6 Documenting the command file 5-6 Summary table of command file commands 5-7 Using the basic command file commands 5-8

.CHAIN 5-8

.DELAY 5-8

.EXIT 5-8

.HOME 5-9

.PAUSE 5-9

.WAIT 5-9 Using the logical processing command file commands 5-10

Using symbol setting commands 5-10

Using string substitution commands 5-11

Using sequence control commands 5-12

Using debugging commands 5-12

Sample command files 5-13

Editor command file to delete files 5-13 Sample verification of command file type 5-14

6. Editing font files 6-1

About the font editor 6-1

Reference documentation for fonts 6-1 Font editor 6-1 How to use the font editor 6-2

Summary table of font editor commands 6-3

Running a font editing session 6-4

Messages during the session 6-4 Starting a font editor session 6-4 Reordering a font file 6-5

REORDER and FEDIT 6-5 Specifying the primary source font file 6-5

FEDIT 6-5

INPUT 6-6 Selecting characters using the correct mode 6-7 Specifying new font file characters 6-8

INCLUDE 6-8

SUBSTITUTE 6-9

RECODE 6-9 Using a secondary source font file 6-10

OPEN 6-10

CLOSE 6-11

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Closing font file without using CLOSE 6-12 Saving font files you create 6-12

OUTPUT 6-12 Ending the font editing session 6-13

END 6-13

7. LPS print processing 7-1

Overview 7-1 Laser printing systems (LPS) 7-2

LPS component types 7-2 LPS hardware components 7-2

CRIB 7-2

Advanced imaging subsystem (AIS) 7-2 LPS software components 7-3 Thr ee LPS user roles 7-6

System administrator role 7-6

Programmer role 7-6

Operator role 7-7 Key terms in job processing 7-7 Job flow overview 7-8

Inpu t s o u r ces 7-8

Job flow 7-8

Preparing for a print job 7-8

Job flow steps 7-10

Input processing 7-13

Output processing 7-15

Operator interaction with input and output processing 7-16 LPS processing status 7-18

Types of LPS processing 7-21

Utility, command, compiler, and editor processing 7-21

Running utilities 7-21

Executing command files 7-22

Running compilers 7-22

Running editors 7-23

Online printing systems 7-24

Channel-attached LPS 7-24

System generation 7-24 Online 3211/4245 mode 7-24

Print description language (PDL) statements 7-25

Copy-sensitive copy modification entries (CMEs) 7-26 Report separation 7-27

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Universal character set buffers (UCSBs) 7-27

Forms control buffer (FCB) 7-28

Online record length 7-29

Points to note 7-29 Operating the system 7-31

Placing the system online or off li n e 7-31

Starting an online job 7-31

Monitoring online operations 7-31

Printing all completed pages 7-32

Ending an online job 7-32

Multicopy disk saturation 7-32

Handling MOUNT FORM message 7-33 Host-induced idle time 7-34 Online recovery 7-35 Online dump 7-36

Starting and ending dump sessions 7-36

Dump format 7-36

Points to note 7-37

Downloading files from the host to the LPS 7-38

Valid download file types 7-38

HOSTCOPY 7-38

Card-image format files 7-39

Font and logo tape file format 7-39

File transmission 7-40

DJDE FILE 7-42

Card-image file processing 7-42

LPS-labeled file processing 7-43

Delimited records for LPS-labeled files 7-44 Small print files and online report control 7-44

LEASH 7-44

8. HIP processing on the LPS 8-1

HIP-accessed communication modes 8-1

Initiating communications 8-1 Operator commands 8-2

HIP 8-2

HIP ABORT 8-3

HIP CONCATENATE 8-4

HIP CHANGE 8-4

HIP DRAIN 8-5

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HIP END 8 -5

HIP EXIT 8-5

HIP HOST 8-6

HIP JOBS 8-6

HIP LOG 8-7

HIP OFFLINE 8-8

HIP OFFLINE and END processing with XNS host 8-8

HIP ONLINE 8-9

HIP RESET 8-9

HIP SHOW BUFFER 8-10

HIP SHOW HOSTS 8-10

HIP SHOW JOBS 8-10

HIP SHOW LOG 8-15

HIP SHOW VERSION 8-16

HIP SJC 8-16

HIP SLC 8-16

HIP START 8-17

HIP STOP 8-18 HIP library commands 8-19

ACCEPT 8-20

ACFILES 8-20

ACTREPORTS 8-21

BLOCKSIZE 8-21

BUFFERS IZE 8-22

CONCATENATE 8-22

DRAINTIMER 8-23

ENETMAXCONS 8-23

HOST 8-24

LOGENTRIES 8-24

MAXXNSPKTSIZE 8-25

NAME 8-25

QUEUESIZE 8-26

STARTCOMMANDS 8-26

XNSJOB 8-28

XPFJOB 8-28

XPSJOB 8-28

XOPERATIONS 8-28 Nonprint transfer file control 8-29 File recovery 8-29

Ethernet 8-30

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Software 8-30 XNS internet transport protocols 8-31

Level 0 8-31

Level 1 8-31

Level 2 8-31 Higher-level communication protocols 8-32

Level 3 8-32

Level 4 8-32 Limited clearinghouse service 8-33 Time service 8-33 Ethernet network number 8-33 Hardware 8-34

Workstations 8-34

Graphic stations 8-34 XNS spool file saturation 8-35 HIP job queue saturation 8-36

Interpress 8-37

Levels of support 8-37

Interpress sources 8-37 Paper size support 8-38 Interpress image scaling 8-39

Integral scaling 8-39

Character not in font file 8-39

Error summary sheet and break page 8-40 Interpress printing instructions 8-40

Content instructions 8-40

IDENTIFIER and STRING arguments 8-40

Printing instruction override 8-40

Media instruction 8-40 Interpress font utility (IFU) 8-42 Floatin g acc ents 8-43

Rendered and composite characters 8-43 Interpress fonts 8-44

Font file management 8-44

Font header extensions 8-44 IFU commands 8-45

IFU command syntax 8-45

IFU COMPRESS 8-45

IFU COPY 8-46

IFU DEFAULT 8-47

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IFU DELETE 8-47

IFU FDR (recreate the font directory file) 8-47

IFU FILE 8-47

IFU IPFNTS 8-48

IFU LIST 8-48

IFU MOVE 8-48

IFU PRINTER 8-49

IFU REWIND 8-49

IFU SAMPLE 8-49

IFU SUBSTITU TION 8-49

IFU UNLOAD 8-49

IFU VOLINIT 8-50 Font substitution 8-50

Character code identifier 8-50

Environment font name 8-51

Orientation and point size 8-51 IPFNTS 8-52

IPFNTS terminology 8-52

Font sets 8-52

Split fonts 8-53

Character code mapping 8-53 Interpress fonts .JSL 8-54

Basic structure of IPFNTS.JSL 8-58 Interpress font mapping 8-60

Interpress mappings limitation 8-61

Mapping in generic IPFNTS.JSL files 8-61

Generic IPFNTS.JSL file compilation 8-61

Critical fil e s 8-61

9. Graphics on the LPS 9-1

Input for graphics 9-1 Processing modes 9-1

Random mode 9-2 Move mode 9-2 Block mode 9-2 Batch mode 9-2

Tape formats 9-3

Noninterleaved 9-3 Document interleaved 9-3 Page interleaved 9-4 Batch mode 9-4

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Online formats 9-4

Noninterleaved 9 -4 Document and page interleaved 9-4 Batch mode 9-5 Document interleaved graphic file transfers 9-5 Management of image files 9 -5

Scaling 9-6 PDL graphics options 9-7 FDL GRAPHIC statement 9-8 Operational considerations 9-8

Recovery 9-8 Accounting 9-9 Graphic messages 9-10 Disk saturation 9-11 Imaging dump utility 9-11

Image Dump or Print 9-11

Image Fix 9-16

Performance 9-18

Random mode 9-18 Online 9-18 Document interleaved file creation 9-18

Restrictions 9-19

Graphic feature restrictions 9-19

10. Setting up prin t jobs 10-1

Compare V3B with other Xerox software versions 10-1

Compare job processing 10-1

Identify how print jobs run on V3B 10-1 Compare file compilation 10-2 Comp are OS S comm and ex ecution 10-3

Identify how V3B handles other OSS commands 10-3 Converting DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX files to print on the 4650

LPS 10-4

SCALE 10-4

Controlling stock input to print jobs 10-5

High-capacity feeder (HCF) 10-5 What clusters are 10-5

Cluster features 10-5

Cluster processing overview 10-6

Cluster classifi ca tion 10-7

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What clusters do for the programmer and operator 10-8

Where clusters are stored 10-8 How applications use clusters 10-9

Simple and OTEXT applications 10-9

Stockset applications 10-9

Mixing applications 10-10 Defining clusters and stocksets with PDL and DJDE 10-11

Basic considerations 10-11

Steps for creating clusters 10-12

RFEED (record feed) 10-14

Keeping stockset changes to a minimum 10-15

Using clusters with ordered or tab stocks 10-15 Cluster commands 10-16

Using cluster commands 10-18

Cluster command examples 10-19

Keeping clusters in the database 10-19 Operator tasks using clusters 10-19

Irregular screen displays 10-20

Changing stock in trays 10-20

Sample operator procedure 10-21

A current tray in two clusters 10-22 Assigning the input trays with FEED 10-23

FEED (select input tray) 10-23

The FEED override sequence 10-25 Assigning an input tray for purge sheets 10-26

PFEED (purge feed) 10-26 Using stocks of varying sizes 10-27

Printing system pages 10-27

Supported paper sizes 10-27

SET CONTAINER 10-28

SET TRAY 10-28

Feeding paper from the short edge 10-31 Feeding sequenced stocks 10-32

OSTK (ordered stock) 10-32

Setting up output from print jobs 10-33

Stock size and stacker bins 10-33 Assigning the stacker bins 10-33

SELECT 10-33

BLIMIT (b in limit) 10-35

SEPARATE (non- U.S. only) 10-35

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UNLOAD (lowering trays and bins) 10-36

BINFULL (setting maximum output to bin) 10-37

TRANS (running transparency jobs) 10-37

Backward compatibility 10-38

11. Running print jobs 11-1

Printing samples o f system files 11-1

SAMPLE (during a print job) 11-2

SAMPLE (form, font, or logo) 11-2

SAMPLE (multiple copies of a form) 11-3

SAMPLE (extended .IMG options) 11-4

HARDCOPY 11-8

Controlling offline input for print job s 11 -1 3

SPACE (position tape or cartridge by report) 11-13

SPACE (position report printing by page) 11-14

MOVE (position tape or cartridge by block or file) 11-16

Rewind a tape or cartridge 11-17

Unload a tape or cartridge 11-17

Controlling online input for print job s 11- 1 8

ONLINE 11-18

DRAIN (print completed pages) 11-18

ENDJOB (end online job) 11-18

OFFLINE 11-18

Controlling remote input for print jobs 11-19

Using the host interface processor (HIP) 11-19

HIP (host interface processor) 11-19

Printing user files 11-20

Controlling print processing 11-20

START (start a print job) 11-20

START (print a tape or cartridge dump) 11-24

STOP (stop processing) 11-24

CONTINUE (resume printing) 11-25

ABORT (abort job) 11-26

LOCKOUT 11-28

RESET (stop all system processing) 11-29

CLEAR 11-29

FHI (fault, hint, information) 11-29

Checking print job status 11-30

Using the JOBS command 11-30

JOBS (job queue/report status) 11-30

JOBS ALL options 11-34

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NULL (X) 11-34 Using the PSTATUS command 11-35

PSTATUS 11-35 Responding to the Attention light or alarm 11-38

ATTENTION 11-38

A. System command summary A-1 B. Editor command summary B-1 C. Font editor command summary C-1 D. Command file command summary D-1 E. Character code assignment tables E-1

IBM BCD table (6-bit representation) E-1 Honeywell 200/2000 BCD table (6-bit representation) E-2 Honeywell 6000 BCD table (6-bit representation) E-3 Fieldata translation table E-4 UNIVAC ASCII character set E-5 Standard ASCII character set E-6 Standard EBCDIC character set E-7

F. Page formatting F-1

Page orientations F-1 Landscape orientation F-2 Portrait orientation F-3

G. Cras h recovery and dump G-1 H. Offline notes H-1

Input unpacking examples H-1 Valid host computer/label specification table H-2 Host system JDLs on the system software tape H-3

I. Online notes I-1

Processing 3211/4245 commands I-1 Universal Character Set Buffer (UCSB) I-3 Forms Control Buffer (FCB) I-4 Character correspondence in UCSB associative field I-5 Emulated command codes I-6 Online dump example I-7

Glossary GLOSSARY-1 Index INDEX-1

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About the reference set

Introduction

The

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operations Reference

discusses the functional characteristics of the DocuPrint 96/ DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System (LPS) and operating software in order to support the LPS operator, the application programmer, and the host or Ethernet user. Its purpose is to:

• Provide an overview of laser printing system operations

• Describe individual commands for system operation,

management, and job control

• Describe editor and operator command files

• Explain the special considerations applicable to user interface,

communication, and graphics features

This document is part of a reference set designed to help you receive maximum benefit from your DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX laser printing system.

To help you select the appropriate document for your needs, the following section identifies the documents in the set and describes the information contained in each.

DocuPrint 96/Docu Print 96MX Laser Printing System document set

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS document set includes the following:

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Operat or Gui de

This reference contains the following information:

• System overview

• Paper facts and procedures

• Operating procedures

• Maintenance

• Problem solving

• Supplies

• Meter reading and reporting

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS PDL Reference

This reference contains the following information:

• Print Description Language components and processes

• Input processing functions

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• Output processing functions

• PDL command summa ry

• Page formatting guidelines

• Character code assignment tables

• PDL programming information with step-by-step instructions

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS System Generation Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Operations Referenc e

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Forms C reation Guide

This reference contains the following information:

• Configuration options

• Commands

• OSS software installation, upgrade, and modification

This reference contains the following information:

• Command syntax for operator and system administrator

procedures

• LPS de faults

• LPS resources

• Command summaries

• Communication and graphics on the LPS

• Command files

This reference contains the following information:

• Basic concepts for creating forms

• Coding and compiling for LPS Forms Description Language

• Sample form setup command sets

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Operator Command Summary

Card

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Message Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Installation Planning Guide

• Tips for successful forms creation

This reference provides a quick reference of commonly-used commands.

This reference contains the following information:

• OSS and other messages

• Meaning and recovery procedures

This reference contains the following information:

• LPS basic components and options

• Tasks that must be accomplished before installation

• Preinstallation requirements

• Installation process

• Postinstallation activities

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Xerox LPS Tape Formats Manual This reference contains the following information:

• Characteristics of different formats

• File organization

• Data formats

• Carriage control conventions

INTRODUCTION

Xerox LPS S ta nd ard Font Library Fon t

User Guide

Helpful Facts About Pa per This reference contains the following information:

Who should use this manual

This reference contains the following information:

• Font naming conventions

• Listing of standard fonts

• Data Sheets

• Glossary to typography terminology

• Selection and guidelines

• Storage

• Specifications for different printers

This manual serves the information needs of three types of readers who use the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS. The two sections below describe the three reader groups and the DocuPrint 96/ DocuPrint 9 6 MX LPS.

LPS system administrators, programmers, operators

This manual is written to help you use your laser printing system (LPS) effectively. You can find helpful information in this manual if you are:

• A system administrator managing a DocuPrint 96/

DocuPrint 96MX LPS

• A programmer writing print applications for a DocuPrint 96/

DocuPrint 96MX LPS

• An operator running print jobs on a DocuPrint 96/

DocuPrint 96MX LPS.

The reader who must use the information in any section is always the most important reader of that section. Therefore, the manual

addresses “you” directly, regardless of whether the material is pertinent for the system administrator, the programmer, or the operator.

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How to use this manual

The following section describes how to use this manual most effectively.

If the LPS is new to you

If your experience with the LPS is limited, read all the information in this introduction and the overview of LPS processing presented in the

“LPS print processing” chapter.

Know the key terms and conventions

Become familiar with the key terms, command syntax conventions, and masking conventions presented in the “Key terms and conventions” section of this introduction. Refer to this section whenever necessary.

The first time this manual uses a term, the term appears in italics and is followed by a definition.

Use the “Contents of this manual” later in this section to pinpoint quickly the chapter that provides the information you seek.

Use the table of contents, index, and glossary

Use either the table of contents or the index to identify which pages or sections of this manual provide the information you seek. Note that each chapter also begins with its own table of contents.

Use the glossary to look up the acronyms or terms that are unfamiliar to you.

Refer to the related publications list

Identify sources of additional information on your LPS system and related material by referring to the “Related publications” listing that precedes the table of contents in this manual. The listed publications address topics such as:

• Interpress

• Print Description Language

• Forms Description Language

• LPS network and host options

• Fonts

• Training

• System generation

• Tape formats.

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Key terms and conventions

Key terms

Syntax conventions

KEYWORD variable Command keywords are shown in uppercase letters; variable

INTRODUCTION

Terms and conventions used in this manual are described below.

The following LPS terms are considered equivalent in this manual:

• Enter key (<ENTER>)

• Print tray (output tray, stacker tray, bin).

Note: Print tray refers to a stacker tray; sample tray refers to the tray used only for sampled output.

The following are some syntax conventions used in this manual.

information that you determine is shown in lowercase italics.

Only the characters “A” to “Z” and “0” to “9” are valid characters for use in file names. You can use the period (“.”) only as a delimiter between the file name and the file type. If you work on an Ethernet workstation, ensure that your document file names follow these rules. Otherwise print errors occur when you send files to the LPS.

Avoid using any PDL, FDL, DJDE reserved word or file name, or any other utility keyword as a file, form, font, or logo name. Doing so causes unpredictable results.

COMMAND or COM Enter command keywords in full or abbreviate them to the first three

letters. Choices are listed horizontally with vertical bars separating the

choices. The default value is underlined.

| c

a | b

Required choices are enclosed in braces.

| c}

{a | b

Optional choices are enclosed in brackets.

| c]

[a | b

x, [x, ...] or x1, x2, x3, ... xn An ellipsis ( ... ) indicates repetition of a previous element or

continuation of a series of elements.

Masking conventions

A mask is a generic file name used to specify a multiple number of files. Within the mask, you can substitute one or more question marks (?) or asteri sks (* ) for vali d alphanumeric characters. Existing file names are compared to the mask. An asterisk or question mark equals all characters. If the last character of the mask is an asterisk, any subsequent positions equal the asterisk. If the last character of the mask is a question mark, subsequent positions must be blank (for example, files with names longer than the mask are not equal).

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Contents of this manual

? example. File mask AB??.FNT represents all .FNT files with names:

• AB.FNT

• AB(3rd character).FNT

• AB(3rd&4th characters).FNT

* example. Where x represents any letter or any digit between 0 and 9, file mask AB*.FNT represents all .FNT files with names:

• AB.FNT

• ABx.FNT

• ABxx.FNT

• ABxxx.FNT

• ABxxxx.FNT

The

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operations Reference

divided into the following tabbed sections and chapters.

Relat ed publi c ations Lists associated Xerox publications.

Table of contents Lists the contents of this manual by chapter headings and section

and subsection headings. Ends with separate lists of the tables and figures in this manual.

Introduction This introduction identifies the readers of this manual and the LPS

systems they use. It describes the contents of this manual, and explains how to use it.

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Setting LPS parameters

presents the commands that establish LPS operating parameters.

Managing LPS resources

usage, back up system files, and modify font and logo files.

Tracking system activity

activity data and how you can access, modify, print, and back up this data.

Editing source files

console for creating and modifying files.

. Explains procedures for LPS booting, and

. Explains how to maintain optimal disk

. Explains how the LPS records system

. Describes the file editor available on the operator

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

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Editing command files

files, and special command file commands.

Editi n g fo nt fil e s

users to create font files by using specified font files which exist at an installation as source files.

. Describes command files, editor command

. Explains the utility used by font knowledgeable

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 7

Laser printing system (LPS) print processing

printing systems. It identifies their components, explains the processing flow of a print job, defines key job processing terms and describes the programmer and operator roles.

Chapter 8

HIP processing on the LPS

Processor (HIP) communication modes (Xerox Network Services (XNS) and the DocuPrintServer (formerly XPSM) interface) and provides an overview of Ethernet and Interpress.

Chapter 9

Graphics on the LPS

modes, and the various media formats supported for graphics.

Chapter 10

Setting up print jobs

and how to set up the output options for print jobs. Explains the programmer and operator roles involved.

Chapter 11

Running print jobs

tape input, host online input, Ethernet online input, how to run a print job and how to check print job status.

Statement command summaries and appendices

. Briefly introduces laser

. Provides an overview of Host Interface

. Describes the system featu r e s, pr oc es si ng

. Explains how to control paper stock to print jobs,

. Explains how to print samples, how to control

The following are the appendices contained at the end of this manual:

Appendix A System command summary Appendix B Editor command summary Appendix C Font editor command summary Appendix D Command file command summary Appendix E Character code assignment tables Appendix F Page formatting Appendix G Crash recovery and dump Appendix H Offline notes Appendix I Online notes. A glossary and an index are provided at the back of the manual.

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About the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX laser printing system is a highspeed, high-performance printing system. It processes and prints data from a variety of sources. It enables host mainframe computers and network-connected devices (such as workstations and graphic scanners) to produce publications that incorporate text in a variety of fonts with accompanying graphics, logos, forms, and signatures. Management information systems (MIS) and data processing (DP) environments use the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS as a highperformance printer that also provides built-in storage and management of forms, fonts, and other document resources.

In general, the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS operating system software is compatible with 4850/4890 LPS V4.0, 9790/8790 LPS V3.9, 4050 LPS V3.8, 4135 LPS V1.5, and 4635 LPS V3A software.

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS consists of two separate units illustrated in figure 1.

• System controller

• Printer.

Figure 1. DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS

1 System controller 2 Printer

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DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX system controller components

The system controller is the LPS subsystem that allows you to interact with the printer. Use the keyboard display to enter commands and select options that control the operation of the printer.

Figure 2 shows the components of the system controller.

Figure 2. System controller components

INTRODUCTION

1 Keyboard display 2 Operator control panel 3 .25-inch cartridge tape drive

Keyboard display The keyboard display consists of a keyboard and display. Figure 3

shows the keyboard display.

Figure 3. Keyboard display

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Operator control panel The operator control panel allows you to power the printer on and off,

boot the operating system software, and switch the LPS between remote and local operation.

Figure 4 depicts the operator control panel

Figure 4. Operator control panel

1 Power On switch 2 Power Off switch 3 Power On indicator 4 Boot switch 5 Remote switch and indicator 6 Local switch and indicator.

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX tape and cartridge devices

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX system uses three types of devices. These devices are referenced by the labels TD0, TD1, and TD2 since the physical device names are assigned with the appropriate TDn at sysgen or at mini-sysgen.

For systems with an open-reel tape:

• TD0 is the default for the open-reel tape drive

• TD1 is the default for the 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive

• TD2 is the default for the 18/36 track cartridge tape drive

For systems without an open-reel tape:

• TD0 is the default for the 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive

• TD1 is the default for the 18/36 track cartridge tape drive

Refer to the

Guide

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS System Generation

for more information.

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DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX printer components

The printer is the LPS subsystem that processes the electronic images and produces the printed report. Figure 5 depicts the components of the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX printer.

Figure 5. DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX printer

1 Processor feeder trays 2 Inverter feeder/stacker module (containing inverter, high-

capacity feeder, and high-capacity stacker bin)

3 Purge tray 4 Attention lig ht 5 Sample tray 6 Printer control console

INTRODUCTION

For more detailed information refer to the

DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operator Guide

DocuPrint 96/

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Communicating with the LPS

1. 1Setting LPS parameters

This chapter describes the parameters that may be set for the LPS.

The commands you enter control functions such as:

• Loading the operating syste m

• Switching between online and offline processing modes

• Setting the system to MICR mode

• Initiating printing

• Building and modifying source files

• Requesting sample prints of data, forms, fonts, and logos

• Obtaining accounting summaries

While print jobs are running, messages are displayed concerning the status of the jobs and, if necessary, the unexpected occurrences that require operator intervention.

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS user interface:

• System keyboard display. Use the system keyboard display

to handle:

— Job programming and control features — S ys te m utilit ies and diagnostics — Paper management and feeder/stacker control — Da ta Capture Utility —Editor The operator commands you can enter at the system controller

keyboard display are documented by this manual.

• Printer control console. Use the printer control console to

handle:

— Paper management and feeder/stacker control — Jam clearanc e — Printer diagn ostic functions

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When you communicate with the printing system:

• Abbreviate all commands to the first three characters or spell

them out fully.

• Do not use a command entered in one language (for example,

English) interchangeably with the equivalent command in another language (for example, French).

• Pressing a function key invokes the specified action. Do not

also press the <ENTER> key.

• Keyed-in commands are executed when you press the

<ENTER> key.

• Command delimiters are blank (space), end of line, comma,

and slash.

• Use only uppercase letters A to Z, and digits 0 to 9 in source file

names.

• System error and information messages are preceded by OS

and a four-digit code. The complete set of system messages is documented in the

Message Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS

• Messages without the OS four-digit code prefix are also

documented in the

Message Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS

• A message acknowledging your request is displayed to provide

you with positive feedback. In system and operator dialog examples, these messages are underlined to differentiate them from system messages.

• The error message OS2710 Invalid command re-enter

displays when you enter an erroneous command or keyword within a command.

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Installa tio n an d sys te m ge ne ra tio n

The initial considerations and procedures for installing a Xerox laser printing syst em (LPS) and the operati ng system soft ware (OSS), th at can be tailored to a site-specific configuration, are documented in the

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS Installation Planning Guide Generation Guid

preceding the table of contents in this manual.) Your LPS service representative oversees the installation of the

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS.

User interface keyboard display

The DocuP rint 96/D ocuPrint 96MX LPS keyb oard d i splay major steps are:

• Back up customer files.

• Install DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX multinational keyboard.

• Install DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX printer software.

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and

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS System

e. (Refer to the “Related publications” section

Detailed instructions are provided by the “Steps to perform a full sysgen in character emulation mode” section in the

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS System Generation Guide

Xerox

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Powering on and booting the LPS

This section discusses the power-on and boot process you use after the first sysgen has been run.

If the LPS is online to a host computer and it has an emergency power off cable, use the Remote button instead of the Local button. The Remote button means that the host system controls powering the LPS on or off. If you turn the power off by pushing the Off button on the control panel, however, you can restart it by holding down the On button until the Power indicator comes on.

If Autoboot was selected in the sysgen, the DocuPrint 96/ DocuPrint 96MX LPS system controller boots the operating system automatically.

If not, follow this procedure:

Step 1. Press <B> on the keyboard to load the operating system software

(OSS).

Note: The operating system software must be loaded before the system can finish the warm-up cycle.

Step 2. When loading is complete, the following messages appear on the

system controll er display:

LOADING PROGRAM.....

XEROX DP 96

LASER PRINTING SYSTEM VERSION X REVISION Y

Step 3. Allow four to seven minutes for the printer to complete its warm-up.

Note: Before the LPS starts printin g , the syste m che cks print

quality and controls. Any adjustments, if necessary, are made by the system to give you the best quality prints. The system also checks print quality on an ongoing basis and may stop printing, correct a quality problem, and resume where it left off.

Important If you enter a boot command for a device contained within the

peripheral cabinet, but the LPS is not configured with the specified device, the system displays SCSI error messages and then displays the boot menu.

Remedy this by pressing the Boot button again. When the LPS displays the $ prompt, check the hardware configuration if the peripheral cabinet is installed. If it is not installed, enter the BOOT command for the configured device.

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Power loss

SETTING LPS PARAMETERS

If the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS loses power or the communications link during online job processing, enter C or press the Power Off button. The LPS responds by running its job recovery procedures and displaying the job queue information it displayed prior to the power loss. If the LPS does not respond this way, call your LPS service representative for assistance.

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System verification messages

If problems occur while OSS is performin g its syste m verif ication tests, the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS displ a ys syste m verification messages.

Table 1-1 shows system verification messages. Table 1-1. System verification messages

Message Explanation

Operating in degraded mode Problem detected. Other messages will follow. Devices not accessible

name,name,--

A configured syste m device is not in the system configur ation. The missing devices are indicated by the following names:

DISK (disk) FLOPPY (floppy) TAPE (tape) CARTP (quarter-inch tape) HOST (online channel interface) ENET (Ethernet) RIP (raster image processor) 3480TP (1/2 inch tape)

Main memory missing: BankS) xx, xy, xz,...

Hardware version mismatch -update configuration

Memory specified during the system configuration phase is missing. The banks are displayed in 16K word sections.

The configured Advanced Imaging Subsystem (AIS )version and the hardware AIS version number do not match.

AIP Firmware error A firmware error was detected. There is a fault in some part of the

AIP firmware.

AIP Download error There is a missing firmware file, a firmware file cannot be read, a

problem with the contents of the firmware file, or a download error occurred causing the checksum to be incorrect.

Problem with AIPOS.sys --

Problems with accessing or reading the AIS firmware file.

file missing or invalid Missing text and metric memory Problem accessing text and metric memory. Missing bitmap memory Bad bank, cannot access bitmap memory. Missing Ink-1 memory,

Missing Ink-2 memory,

Indicate that there is a bad bank, cannot access memory, or memory is not available (not sysgened).

Missing PB-A-1 memory, Missing PB-A-2 memory, Missing PB-B-1 memory, or Missing PB-B-2 memory

If any of the next four messages is displayed, re-sysgen the system and update the configuration. If this should fail, contact your systems specialist or Xerox Customer Service for resolution.

Graphics memory not available-Update configuration

Ink memory not available-Update configuration

PB-B memory not available-fatal error

-2 memory not available--

PBfatal error

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Graphics memory is not present according to the hardware, but is sysgened in.

Ink memory is not present according to the hardware registers, but is configured into the system.

Page buffer B memory is not present according to the hardware registers, but is configured into the system.

Highlight page buffers memory is not present according to the hardware registers, but is configured into the system.

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Table 1-1. System verification messages (continued)

Message Explanation

SYSTEM NOT OPERATIONAL Devices were missing, or main memory i s below 128K words. The

system probably is unable to function even in a degraded mode if this message is displayed. If this message is not displayed, the system may be able to print, but its operation is degraded.

You can invoke any system function, although some functions may not execute or may cause a system crash. For example, the lack of AIS memory does not impact a file editing session, but that lack of AIS memory would abort printing.

The above messages indicate that the system is not fully functional. Use of the system at such a point is questionable. Contact the LPS service representative for assistance in making your LPS operational.

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Printer communication link

The system stops all processing and restarts if a system controller problem occurs.

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS has an interface between the system controller and the printer, part of which is called the client layer. The system initializes the client layer to establish communication between the system controller and the printer after system initialization, after communication is lost, or at the request of

technical personnel (see the section “PSC (printer subsystem controller)“ later in this chapter).

The system's ancillary Printer message (AIM) processor task establishes communication with the printer, executes client layer initialization, and displays status messages. If a problem initializing the client layer occurs, AIM attempts to establish communication two more times and to initialize the client layer. An attempt lasts between 20 seconds and two minutes. If these attempts fail, AIM prompts you with Retry ClientLayer initialization? (Y/N).

If you enter N, AIM displays Enter PSC when you wish to

attempt connection to Printer.

Thus you choose between using the system controller for nonprint tasks and loading the communication software again with the PSC command.

Note: If the PSC command fails two times, reinitialize the printer by turning the power off, then on again.

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Table 1-2 lists sample messages. Table 1-2. Sample messages

Message Explanation

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Attempting to establish

The system controller is connecting with the printer.

communication with the printer... Communication with the printer is

System and printer communication is successfully established.

established Initializing Client-Layer

Client laye r in it ialization is beginning .

protocol Client-Layer is established The client layer has been initialized without errors. The system is

functional.

Printer Client-Layer is not

The printer does not answer client-layer requests.

responding Printer failed to send

configuration Failed to establish communication

The printer does not send all the printer configuration messages during client layer initia l iz a ti on .

Three attempts to bring up the link layer have failed.

with the printer !Link to printer is down Communication with the printer was lost during execution of a

nonprint task. Displays when the nonprint task completes.

!Loss of communication with the

The system controller is not receiving messages from the printer.

printer Retry Client-Layer

Initialization? Y/N

Several attempts to initialize the client-layer have failed. You can request initialization again or terminate the process to run nonprint tasks on your DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS.

!Sequence error-ESS is attempting reconnection to printer.

!Link down-ESS is attempting reconnection to printer.

!Device not ready-ESS is attempting reconnection to printer.

The system controller has attempted to send a message when the line has failed. AIM is attempting to reestablish communication.

The link has dropped. AIM is attempting to establish communication.

The printer is not acknowledging a message, the CSI controller is not responding, or the printer is aborting its own messages. AIM is attempting to establish communication.

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PSC (printer subsystem controller)

Syntax PSC [AIP[,CSI][,CRIB][ [:0][:1][:2][:3]][,SCSI][,CLI]]

Parameters Table 1-3 describes the tasks initialized by utilization of the PSC

Use this command to download firmware to the specified printed wire board assemblies (PWBAs) in the system controller.

command. Table 1-3. Parameters of the PSC command

Parameter Description

AIP Downloads the AIPO S.SYS firmware and

performs diagnostics to check and initialize the various types of memory used by AIS. The messages Initializing AIP and Downloading firmware (version ###) display, followed by memory test messages.

CSI Sends the software for printer and controller

communication and reinitializes the client-layer. The PS1061 Initializing CSI message displays.

CRIB Downloads the CRIB firmware. If the CRIB

download was invoked by the operator or from a hard boot, the firmware is downloaded unconditionally. However, after a system crash, the checksum of the firmware on the CRIB PWBA is checked first. If the checksum is correct, the download is not executed. The message Downloading CRIB firmware (version)

displays. SCSI Displays the current SCSI firmware version. CLI Reinitializes the client-layer.

The SCSI firmware is downloaded to the SCSI printed wire board (PWB) automatically.

If the download succeeds, no more messages display. If an error occurs, refer to the

Message Guide

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS

Examples The CSI firmware can be downloaded at any time by entering:

PSC CSI

On the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS the printer must be idle to run the PSC task. If the HIP task is in process when you request PSC, the system prompts you to confirm the PSC request. If HIP is running when you confirm the PSC request, then the HIP communication line is disconnected. In addition, printer messages sent but not yet processed may be lost.

Restriction You can restrict access to PSC with RCU.

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Configure a finishing or feeding device

The following describes how to configure a finishing or feeding device.

Create the FCG.LIB file

Before you can configure a finishing or feeding device, you must modify a text file called FCG.LIB containing the array of bytes (timing values, constants, flags, and so on) that are loaded into the LPS nonvolatile memory (NVM) by the configuration process. The array is

known as the “personality profile” of the finishing device because it indicates to the LPS how to communicate with the finishing or feeding device.

The FCG.LIB file must have one entry for each finishing or feeding device. Each entry consists of a label, an equal sign (=), and a set of values. You create the label, which should help you identify the device and indicate its configuration if possible. For example, a saddle-stitch profile might be given the label SADLSTCH.

• Entries must begin with an alphanumeric character (0-9, A-Z).

• Each entry provides the NVM values for one finishing or feeding

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device.

Finishing device entry syntax

• Each entry must have a label that begins the record.

• Although the label may consist of more than eight characters,

the LPS processes only the first eight characters.

• The equal sign separates the label from the array values.

• Commas separate each array value from preceding and

following values.

• Only whole numbers can be entered for parameter values (no

decimals).

• There are no defaults for any parameter. All values must be

specific for the entry to be accepted.

• Each entry is terminated by a semicolon (;).

The FCG.LIB file can also include comment lines. Comment lines must begin with a non-alphanumeric character.

label=OUT135, p1, p2, p3, p4, p5, p6, p7, p8, p9, p10, p11;

name attached to the profile entry.

label OUT135

DocuPrint 96MX output device profile.

distinguishes the entry as a 4635 or DocuPrint 96/

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Parameters Table 1-4 shows the parameters of the Finishing device entry.

Table 1-4. Parameters of the Finishing device entry

Parameter Description

p1= Time between Sheets

p2= Sheet Jam Time

p3= Time between Sets

p4= Set Ja m Time

p5= Time to Cycle Up

p6= Attributes

Specifies the minimum time the device requires between the trail edge of one sheet to the lead edge of the next sheet. Range is 0-32767 ms.

Specifies the maximum time the LPS waits for a sheet delivery signal after a sheet exits before declaring a jam. Range is 0-13000 ms.

Specifies the minimum time between the trail edge of the last sheet of one set to the lead edge of the first sheet of the next set. Range is 0-32767 ms.

Specifies the maximum time the LPS waits for a set delivery signal after a set exits before declaring a jam. Range is 013000 ms.

Specifies the amount of time the LPS should wait after the cycle up signal is sent before the bulk input feeder is capable of sending a sheet. Range is 032767 ms.

Allows additional control of the SF1 and SF2 function signals. Valid values are 0: ESS control, 4: Always on, and 8: Always off.

p7= Statuses Supported

p8= Delivery Signal Type

p9= Delivery Start Adjust

Expects a status from the finishing device as listed below:

S0: Offline or Not Ready, value is 1. S1: Faulted, value is 2. S2: Full, value is 4. S3: Sheet delivered, value is 8. S4: Set delivered, value is 16. Range is 0-31. If all statuses are

supported, the value is 31. If no statuses are supported, the value is 0.

Identifies the required delivery signal as triggered by the lead edge or the trail edge. Range is 0-1:

Lead Edge triggered = 0 Trail Edge triggered=1.

Adjusts the timing of the start of the delivery signal. Range is -100 to +300 ms for the lead edge, -100 to +75 ms for the trail edge.

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Table 1-4. Parameters of the Finishing device entry

Parameter Description

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p10= Delivery Pulse Width

p11= End of Set Offset

Example GNTST = OUT13 5, 1000 , 1500, 2000, 3500, 0, 2, 31, 0, 0, 0, 0;

Feeding device entry syntax

Adjusts the timing of the termination of the delivery signal. Only applies to the trail edge of the sheet; not applicable to the

lead edge. Range is 30—110 ms. Informs the LPS of the amount of time

required between the sheet delivery and set delivery signals. Range is 0-255.

label=IN135, p1, p2, p3, p4, p5;

name attached to the profile entry.

label

IN135 distinguishes the entry as DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX input device profile.

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Parameters Table 1-5 shows the parameters of the Feeding device entry

command. Table 1-5. Parameters of the Feeding device entry command

Parameter Description

p1= Time to Feed sheet

p2= Time to Cycle Up

p3= Attributes

p4= Statuses Supported

Specifies the time required by the bulk feeder between the feed sheet command being received and the required sheet’s arrival at the first LPS sensor. Range is 0500 ms.

Specifies the amount of time the printer should wait after the cycle up signal is sent before the feeder is capable of delivering the first sheet of paper. Range is 0-32767 ms.

Specifies which speci fi c sto cks ar e supported by the bulk feeder, as listed below:

D1: Drilled pap e r D2: Ordered stock Range is 0-7.

Receives a status from the feeding device, as listed below:

S5: Bulk Input Medium Low S6: Not Ready S7: Sheet fed Range is 0-7.

p5= Feed Signal Adjust

Specifies the duration of the feed sheet command the LPS gives to the bulk feeder. Range is 10-100 ms.

Example GENFD =IN1 35, 200, 800, 7, 3, 45;

Procedure The procedure follows:

Step 1. Open this file within the text editor by entering: EDIT FCG.LIB. Step 2. Key in the entry record for the finishing device to be configured or

modify the array values if necessary.

Step 3. Save the file. Step 4. Exit the Editor.

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Step 5. Submit the values for the printer specified by the entry by entering

profile-label

FCG

System response:

1. The LPS verifies that no print job is being processed. If the LPS is processing a print job, the LPS displays the message

OS1970 FCG exiting: Unable to run during a print job.

2. If no print job is being processed, the LPS accesses the FCG.LIB file. If this file does not exist, the LPS displays the message OS1971 FCG exiting: FCG.LIB not present on system.

3. If FCG.LIB is found, the LPS checks for the specified entry label in the file. If the entry label is not in the file, the LPS displays the message OS1972 FCG exiting: Unable to locate entry label. If the specified entry label appears in the file more than once, the LPS displays the message OS1973 FCG

exiting: Duplicate profile entries.

4. If the specified entry label is found, the array values for the entries are checked to verify that they are integers within range. If they are not, the LPS displays the message:

OS1978 FCG exiting: Data value is out of range.

5. Finally, the number of values in the entry is checked to verify that no more than 11 values are specified. If an incorrect number of parameters are specified, the LPS displays the message OS1976 FCG exiting: Invalid profile

encountered.

6. If an error occurs during step 4 or 5, the LPS displays the message Profile not loaded.

7. If no error occurs during step 4 or 5, the LPS copies the array values to the printer’s, and the LPS displays the message

OS1974 FCG exiting: Profile for successfully loaded.

FCG (disp lay the prof i le l abe l s)

Use this command to display the profile labels in the FCG.LIB file.

Logon Level Levels 2 through 5.

Syntax FCG

<profile-name>

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FCG (c onfigure a fin i shing or feedi ng devi ce)

Use this command to load into printer memory the personality profile the LPS must use to communicate with the finishing device or bulk feeder. The personality profile is an entry in a text file called

“FCG.LIB.” On ce this f ile i s cr eated, i t is preser ved across sy sgens.

Logon Level Levels 2 through 5.

Syntax FCG {

profile-label

}

Parameters Table 1-6 shows the parameters used in FCG to configure a finishing

or feeding device. Table 1-6. Parameters of the FCG (configure a finishin g or

feeding device) command

Parameter Description

profile-label

Specifies the entry in the FCG.LIB file to be sent to the printer.

Reference For more detailed procedural information, refer to the

DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operator Guide

DocuPrint 96/

FCG SHOW (check finishing or feeding device settings)

Use this command to check the settings for the finishing or feeding devices configured for the LPS.

Logon level Levels 2 through 5.

Syntax FCG SHOW

Restrictions SHOW cannot be abbreviated to SHO.

Reference For procedural information, refer to the

DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operator Guide

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FCG procedures

Use this task to:

• Send the configuration values for a feeding or finishing device

to the printer

• Display the current device configuration values.

Configure task Table 1-7 shows the command to send feeding or finishing device

configurations to the printer. Table 1-7. Parameters of the FCG SHOW (check finishing or

feeding device settings) command

Parameter Description FCG

profile-label

To display all profile labels for the feeding or finishing device, enter the following command:

FCG

To display the current device configuration values, enter the following command:

FCG SHOW

Note: SHOW cannot be abbrev iated to SHO.

The name assigned to the feeding or finishing device configuration.

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Verifying LPS status

Verifying system version and time

OCS (system version display)

Syntax OCS

Status lines Figure 1-1 is an example of the OCS status display.

The system automatically displays messages describing paper tray status, output bin status, and required operator actions in the system message area. These messages are OSXXXX messages such as OS2080 Paper tray x is empty and OS2210 Bin x full.

The following describes how to verify system version and time.

Use this command to verify OSS version information.

OCS System version xx; IOT Software version xx; OCS version xxx; Command table version xxxx; System class x; Disk ID: xxxx OS1000 Ready For Commands

Time and date displays

The following describes how to verify time, date and status.

Keyboard display The date and time display (figure 1-2) appears on the keyboard

display in the upper right corner of the screen. The input device, output device, and host device have status lines that are always displayed under the time entry. These lines are described in the

“Status lines” section (table 1-8).

Status lines Figure 1-2 shows the various lines of the time, date and processing

status display.

HH:MM:SS uuuuvvvv wwww yyyzzzz

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Table 1-8 shows the status display entries for time and date displays. Table 1-8. S tatus display entri es

Status Explanation

uuuu Input status. May be all blanks, Wait , Actv, Sat., or

Stop.

vvvv Input source. May be all blanks, Tape, Disk, Host, or

Enet.

wwww Output status. May be all blanks, Wait, Actv, Stop, C-

up, or Jam. yyyy Current host. May be all blanks, XNS, or Host. zzzz Host stat us. May be Offl, Nrdy , Wait, Recv, Send, Spnd,

OnLP, ATTN, or Sesn.

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Verifyi ng syst em stat us

PROBLEM

You can increase the efficiency of service calls by providing the representative with the 6-digit dispatch code generated by the OSS problem utility. Run this utility:

• Before placing a service call

• When the system directs you to key in the PROBLEM

command (since it detects a problem it cannot correct).

Use this command to access the dispatch code.

Syntax PROBLEM

Procedure The display shown in figure 1-3 appears.

Figure 1 -3. Initia l P ROBL E M displa y .

PROBLEM C00 PROBLEM ANALYSIS RUNNING PROBLEM ANALYSIS RESULTS-- DISPATCH CODES

1. TO REPORT ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

2. NO MORE PROBLEMS TO REPORT. INDICATE SELECTION BY ENTERING NUMBER.

##.##.##

(message)

A sample dispatch code is 10.00.18 SYSTEM REPORTED PRINTER PROBLEM.

If you want to report additional problems, enter the number 1. Then the system prompts you to identify the type of problem (figure 1-4).

Figure 1 -4. Prompt for PROBLEM type.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF PROBLEMS DO YOU WISH TO REPORT?

1. COPY QUALITY PROBLEMS

2. FREQUENT JAMS

3. OUTPUT TRAY PROBLEMS

4. PAPER TRAY PROBLEMS

5. TAPE PROBLEMS

6. OTHER SYSTEM PROBLEMS

7. NO OTHER SYSTEM PROBLEMS INDICATE SELECTION BY ENTERING NUMBER.

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When you enter 7, the system provides a code that you should record and report to your LPS service technician (figure 1-5).

Figure 1 -5. Field Service code display.

CALL THE FIELD SERVICE DISPATCHER AND REPORT THESE NUMBERS

##.##.##

OPERATOR---INDICATE THE ACTION YOU HAVE TAKEN.

1. SERVICE CALL HAS BEEN PLACED. WAITING FOR SERVICE

2. SERVICE CALL HAS BEEN PLACED. RETURN TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM

3. SERVICE CALL HAS BEEN COPIED FOR LATER CALL. RETURN TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM

4. NONE OF THE ABOVE. RETURN TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM INDICATE SELECTION BY ENTERING NUMBER

Before entering 1, 2, 3, or 4, ensure that you record the 6-digit dispatch code to report to your service representative.

If you enter 2, 3, or 4, you return to the operating system and may resume printing. If you enter 1, the system cannot be used until it has been repaired.

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Setting LPS parameters

Setting system parameters

SETTIME (set time or date)

The following section describes how to set parameters for various functions of the LPS.

The following describes how to set parameters for specific functions of the LPS.

Use this command to set the system time or date or both.

Syntax SETTIME [

Parameters Table 1-9 shows the parameters used in setting time and date for the

LPS.

Table 1-9. Parameters of the SETTIME (set time or date)

Parameter Description

dd yy hh

mm/dd/yy

command

] [

hh:mm[:ss

The month, represented by either a number between 1 and 12, for example, 3 for March, or a three-character abbreviation determined by the language specified in the last full sysgen, for example, MAR for March. If English is the language, the abbreviations are: JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC.

Represents a date-field delimiter, which can be a slash (/) or a hyphen (-).

The day of the month. The last two digits of the year. The hour, using a 24-hour clock (milit ary time).

]]

: mm ss

Restrictions You can enter this command only when the system is idle (such as

offline with no background tasks running, and not printing) and only

if you are logged in at class 2 or higher. (Refer to the “Setting file access and task execution privileges” section of this chapter.)

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The time- fie ld de lim it e r, w hich is a colon (:) . The minute of the hour. The seconds field. Optional.

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ALIGN (set page print alignme nt)

Use this command to align the laser image with the paper. The alignment values for each printer must be set at least once, but they remain relatively constant. The alignment values you enter are retained by the system until you change them.

Syntax ALIGN[/300 | /600] [[scans],[dots,][TEST]]

Parameters Table 1-10 shows the parameters used in setting the page and print

alignment. Table 1-10. Parameters of the ALIGN (set page print alignment)

command

Parameter Description

/300 Displays or sets the current alignment in 300 dpi. /600 Displays or sets the current alignment in 600 dpi.

scans

dots

TEST Prints a TEST form.

If no parameters are specified, the current alignment values are displayed.

For printing, the LPS rounds the dot position value to the nearest multiple of 8. If this correction falls outside the permissible range, the LPS must be adjusted mechanically to bring it into the range of the ALIGN command limitations.

The system extrapolates alignment values for all other paper sizes after you set the alignment for one paper size.

You can also specify alignment values for the diagnostic mode when LOCKOUT is in effect. This feature is designed for the service technician. Refer to the DALIGN section in chapter 11.

Restrictions The following are the restrictions to setting parameters for page print

alignment.

The number of scan lines (across a portrait page or down a landscape page) in dots. The range is 75 to 296 inclusive. The default is 1.

The number of dots along each scan line (up a portrait page or across a landscape page) in dots. The range is 0 to 1499 inclusive. The default is 0. The displayed value is rounded to the nearest multiple o f 4.

• Do not use the TEST parameter when the system is online. If

you do, the OS7400 Invalid JDE/JDL for ON-LINE processing message displays.

• Do not request an alignment sample when a print job is in

progress since the system will make the alignment settings without printing the test form.

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Procedure An alignment form is provided with the syst e m software to ensure

proper alignment of output. Using the Align command with the TEST parameter, shows alignment values (scan lines and dots), the current date and time, and disk id. The file name of this form is TEST, and it resides in the FRM directory. If the TEST parameter is specified and the LPS is offline, the test form is printed automatically; this is the equivalent of using ALIGN and SAMPLE TEST.FRM.

It is best to compile and use the test alignment form prior to running other print jobs. Always use the alignment form to adjust the LPS when you run jobs using preprinted forms. In addition, always sample the test form after any LPS mechanical adjustments are made.

A quick way to test alignment is to sample the form, and then fold it in half once on the dot orientation and once on the scan line orientation. This provides you with an easy measurement of how many dots or lines to add or subtract. A fter correct ing the alignment with the ALIGN command, resample the form and check for any further variation that may be needed. For all but the most critical applications, it is sufficient to get the alignment to the point where the center line is visible on each side of the fold.

Examples The following illustrates how to run a test, change a parameter and

retest.

• ALIGN/300 80,24,TEST

Alignment is 80 scan lines and 24 dots

• ALIGN

Alignment is 80 scan lines and 24 dots

• ALIGN ,16

Alignment is 80 scan lines and 16 dots

• SAMPLE TEST.FRM

If resetting the alignment with ALIGN does not provide the desired result, modify the PDE BEGIN statement in the job’s JSL file and recompile it. Refer to the

Reference

DISPLAY (set display format for messages)

Use this command to specify the format (ASCII, hexadecimal, or both) in which printer-related messages are displayed. If you request ASCII, the hexadecimal codes for fault, hint, and information messages are mapped into user friendly ASCII messages. If you request hexadecimal, these messages are displayed only in hexadecimal. If you request both, they are displayed in ASCII and in hexadecimal.

Syntax DISPLAY {ASCII | HEX | BOTH}

DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS PDL

ASCII is the set condition from sysgen, but it will remain as changed.

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ENERGY

SETTING LPS PARAMETERS

The default timeout value for the energy saver mode is 90 minutes. The power saving mode of the printer powers off most printer base machine functions, but leaves the printer control system and the printer monitor functioning. The Attention light and alarm are idle in the energy saving mode.

Use this command to establish another timeout value for the printer. The printer uses this value to calculate the time it may remain idle before switching into the power saving mode. The timeout value is saved across boots and power-offs. The system exits the energy saver mode when the printer is given a message by the system controller.

Syntax ENERGY [

timeout

]

Parameters Table 1-11 shows the parameters of the ENERGY com man d.

Table 1-11. Parameters of the ENERGY command

Parameter Description

timeout

The number 0 or a number within the range 10 through 65,535 minutes. 0 indicates that a timeout should never occur. If you omit the timeout value, the system displays the current timeout value.

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MICR (set MICR mode)

Use this command to set the system in Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) mode.

Syntax MICR [ON | OFF]

Parameters Table 1-12 shows the parameters of the MICR mode.

Table 1-12. Parameters of the MICR (set MICR mode) command

Parameter Description

ON Sets the system to MICR mode. This mode forces

print quality level 5 (PQ5), Lead Edge Lightening, to Off.

OFF Sets the system to non-MICR mode. This causes

the system to revert to the EDGE and DARKNESS settings that were in effect before MICR mode was entered.

No parameter indicates that the system should display the current MICR mode setting.

Restriction This comma nd is valid only if the MICR option is installed in the

system (DocuPrint 96MX systems). The system does not accept the EDGE and DARKNESS commands

while in MICR mode. In MICR mode, the EDGE and DARKNESS settings remain as they were before entering MICR mode, but the internal xerographic processes are forced to perform as if DARKNESS 5 and EDGE OFF were in effect.

The controller does not allow the MICR option to be turned off or on while it is printing to prevent signal strength errors. MICR mode can be turned on and off when the printer is cycled down.

If you enter the command when a job is printing, the LPS displays a message telling you the command will stop output. It then prompts you to confirm the request.

At job completion, the MICR mo de will r etu rn to the mode spec if ied as the default during the Sysgen process.

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Setting parameters for print jobs

The following s ection descr ibes set tin g parameter s for pri ntin g tasks on the LPS.

Reallocating space to the print file

The following describes how to reallocate space for print files.

REA (reallocate print file)

Use this command to set the size of the print file on the system disk. The recommended print file size is at least 400 cylinders. The recommended print file size is created during system generation, but you may need to increase its size based on your installation’s requirements. The print file size can be increased or decreased in size any time the system is idle.

The command informs you of the number of cylinders allocated and the number of cylinders actually usable by input and output. The system maintains and updates a permanent record of all cylinders deemed unusable for printing if bad sectors are detected while running a print job. These unusable cylinders are removed from use until the disk is reformatted during a full system generation.

SETTING LPS PARAMETERS

Syntax REALLOCATE [

The parameter set, [ discussed in this section.

This command invokes the reallocation processor, which determines current space availability for the print file. If any parameter is entered, no questions are asked during the reallocation process. The warning messages that inform you not to disturb the process are still displayed. The size of the current print file is not displayed.

REALLOCATE proceeds by calculating the current size of the file, then deletes it. The desired size is calculated by using the previous size if the new one is not specified. The REALLOCATE then recreates the print file.

ddd

| ? | !]

ddd

| ? | !], describes the print file which is

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Print file parameters Table 1-13 shows the parameters for setting the size of the print file.

Table 1-13. Parameters of the REA (reallocate print file)

command

Parameter Description

ddd

Represents a decimal number, which is the number of cylinders requested for the new print file. If ddd is larger than the maximum contiguous space available, it makes the largest size print file it can. If ddd is less than the minimum size for your system configuration, the reallocation process exits and displays the REQUESTED PRINT FILE IS TOO SMALL message.

? Creates up to the default size for the print file if one

does not exist. If a print file already exists, a print file of the same size is created. The default size is 400 cylinders. This command is specifically for use in the SYSGEN.CMD file.

! Creates a default size print file even if one already

exists.

If the print file size is less than the minimum configuration or is too small to handle the job, the printer cycles up and down. This is not desirable.

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Procedure If you enter REALLOCATE without parameters, the system executes

the complete interactive process. After you invoke REALLOCATE, the following message displays:

DO you want to reallocate a different size (yes/no)?

If you do not wish to change the current print file size, enter NO. The **** Resuming normal operation **** message displays, and processing exits without changing the print file size.

If you enter YES, the prompt to enter the size displays.

REA VERSION D01 NUMBER OF CYLINDERS IN THE CURRENT PRINT FILE IS aaa (bbbb sectors)

aaa and bbbb are the number of cylinders and sectors respectively in the print file currently on the disk.

Number of cylinders available for print file is ccc (dddd SECTORS)

The value shown is the largest contiguous free space on the disk and is presented in cylinders and sectors.

How many cylinders should the print file contain? zzz

Enter a value of at least 400. This value must be at least 50 cylinders less than the total free space on the disk. A value of more than 400 is beneficial in the event that the system experiences disk saturation situations. Otherwise, the 400 value should be sufficient. If more than the maximum cylinders available is requested, a print file of the maximum number of available cylinders is created.

n cylinder print file allocated with m usable cylinders

is the number of cylinders requested and allocated to the print file.

is the number of usable cylinders within the print file (allocated cylinders minus the cylinders flagged as unusable within the print file).

**** Resuming normal operation ****

At this point, the reallocation processor has completed its function, and the system is ready for normal operation.

Caution: Interrupting the reallocation process sometimes renders sections of the disk unusable.

If REA completes by displaying PRINT FILE TOO SMALL, no print file has been cre a te d . In this case use the COMPRESS DP1: command to create sufficient free disk space. Then use REA again. If REA fails a second time, back up or delete user files on the disk, or move them to another disk.

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REA and disk m anagement

Manage cylinders in order to maintain the required minimum print file size. Doing so assures printing without input or output processing lockup.

Procedure The message Requested Print File is Too Small appears

if the value you enter is smaller than the minimum number of cylinders.

If the minimum size print file cannot fit on the disk:

Step 1. Enter COM DP0: (or COM DP1:, or COM DP2: , or COM DP3:).

Use this command to compress the files on the disk, creating contiguous free space.

Step 2. Enter the REA command again.

If the minimum size print file can fit on the disk:

Step 1. Enter FCH DP0: (or FCH DP1:, or FCH DP2: , or FCH DP3:).

This displays the disk addresses and number of blocks available and the regions of the disk.

Step 2. Check the value reported for the Largest Number of Blocks to identify

the space available for the print file.

Step 3. Multiply the minimum number of cylinders by 400 to identify the

minimum number of blocks needed.

Step 4. Enter FIL/EX DP0: (or FIL/EX DP1: or FIL/EX DP2: or FIL/EX DP3:).

This allows you to identify the fil es t hat can be deleted from the disk, and to decide the combination of files to delete to provide enough free space.

Step 5. Delete files you have selected. Step 6. Enter COM DP0: (or COM DP1:, or COM DP2: , or COM DP3:).

Use this command to compress the files on the disk, creating contiguous free space.

Step 7. Enter FCH DP0: (or FCH DP1:, or FCH DP2: , or FCH DP3:).

Use this command to veri fy t hat the Larg est Number o f Blocks va lue is greater than the minimum print file size.

Step 8. Delete more files and compress the disk again if the Largest Number

of Blocks value is too small. (You may delete the HIPBF.SYS file if HIP is not loaded on the LPS and your site has backed up the file for the LPS.)

Step 9. Enter the REA command again.

REA and on line re p ort spooling

You can reallocate small print files by restricting input processing to control report spooling. Online users can specify the number of reports the input task can process ahead of output. Refer to the

“LEASH” section in chapter 7 for additional information.

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FONTS

SETTING LPS PARAMETERS

The following section describes the different parameters that can be set for individual printing jobs.

Use this command to optimize the reallocation of task memory by specifying the maximum number of fonts the system attempts to keep resident in memory during a print job. This value can have a significant impact on system performance for some jobs.

Syntax FON TS

number

Parameters Table 1-14 shows the parameter setting for FONTS.

Table 1-14. Parameters of the FONTS command

Parameter Description

number

A positive, non-zero integer less than 129, which specifies the maximum number of active fonts per print job. No single page (or both sides of a duplex sheet, combined) printed can invoke more fonts than specified. Ensure that this number includes all fonts and logos used on forms and variable data.

The fonts for literals, logos, and the variable data in the form, if a form is used, must be included in the specified number.

You can specify a larger number of fonts than will ever be used on a single page, thus allowing font changes on a page-to-page basis without throughput degradation (loss of printing speed) if all the fonts can be loaded into memory. If is omitted, the system displays the value currently in effect. The default is 32 fonts.

number

The FONTS number remains in effect until the FONTS command is reissued or a new operating system is generated.

A print job may actually use more than the specified number of fonts as long as no more than this number of fonts is called for on a single page or on both sides of a duplex page, combined. If, during a print job, the current FONTS value is exceeded while processing a page (such as the total number of fonts required for form printing plus those required for variable data printing), the system aborts that job and displays the message OS2885 Max number of fonts exceeded. Enter new value. Restart job.

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FORMS

Use this command to optimize the allocation of task memory by specifying the maximum number of forms the system attempts to keep in forms memory during print job processing. This value can have a significant impact on system performance for some jobs.

Syntax FORMS

Parameters Table 1-15 shows the parameter setting of the FORMS command.

Table 1-15. Parameters of the FORMS command

Parameter Description

number

A number larger than 1 allows form changes on a page-to-page basis without throughput degradation if all the forms can be loaded into memory .

Restriction The FORMS command remains in effect until you reissue the

FORMS command or a new operating system is generated.

GRAPHIC

Use this command to optimize the allocation of task memory by specifying the maximum number of graphics the system attempts to keep in graphic memory during print job processing. This value can have a significant impact on system performance for some jobs.

number

A number between 1-64 inclusive. It sets the maximum number of active forms per print job. If you omit currently i n e ffect .

number

, the system displays the value

Syntax GRAPHIC

Parameters Table 1-16 shows the parameter of the GRAPHIC command.

Table 1-16. Parameters of the GRAPHIC command

Parameter Description

number

Restrictions The following are the restrictions to setting t he GRAPHIC parameter:

number

An integer between 16 and 128. If you omit number, the system displays the value currently in effect.

• No single page printed can invoke more than 16 graphics.

Ensure this number includes all graphics used on a form for this page if a form is used.

• The GRAPHIC command remains in effect until you reissue it or

a new operating system is generated. A print job can use more than the specified number of graphics as long as no more than 16 are called for on a single page.

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Adjusting print image darkness

DARKNESS

Syntax DARKNESS [

Parameters Table 1-17 shows the para m eter of the DARKNESS command.

SETTING LPS PARAMETERS

The following describes the adjustment of the darkness of the print image.

Use this command to make the printed images lighter or darker. When the command is entered without any parameters, the current setting is displayed.

level

[,TEST]]

Table 1-17. Parameters of the DARKNESS command

Parameter Description

level

A number between 1 and 9 inclusive. Use a higher number to darken the image; use a lower number to lighten the image.

TEST Prints a sample with the darkness level you

specified.

Restriction The system does not accept this command when MICR mode is on.

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Lightening high-density images

EDGE

Syntax EDGE [NORMAL | STRESS | OFF]

Parameters Table 1-18 shows the parameters that may be set for EDGE.

The following explains lightening high-density images.

Use this command to decrease the image density on the leading edge of the page, and thus limit how often paper jams. The change is applied the next time the printer cycles up. When the command is entered without any parameters, the current setting is displayed.

Table 1-18. Parameters of the EDGE command

Parameter Description

NORMAL Invokes light screening. STRESS Invokes heavy screening. OFF Leaves the image density on the edge of the paper

unchanged.

no parameter displays the current setting.

Restriction The system does not accept this command when MICR mode is on.

Recommendation EDGE prevents fuser jams best when ALIGN is set at 1,0.

Finishing Exerciser Utility

FEX

OFF the setting after sysgen, but it remains as changed.

If you enter the command when a job is printing, the LPS displays a message telling you the command will stop output. It then prompts you to confirm the request.

The following section describes the finishing exerciser utility.

Use this command to generate multiple data set test cases through a third-party finishing device connected to the printer.

Syntax FEX

Restriction FEX cannot run during a print job.

Process The Finisher Exerciser Task will pres ent the operator wit h a set of

questions to allow FEX to construct a temporary test case on the DocuPrint 96 /DocuPri nt 96 MX LPS. FEX wi ll inv oke this te st ca se to

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generate a print job that is designed to assist the operator in the alignment of a third party finishing device that is attached to the system.

At the user interface type the following: FEX <ENTER> The follow in g r esponse will be dis p layed.

OS0733 Finishing Exerciser Utility (FEX) starting...

FEX will now check for the existence of the required JDL file (FEXDMP.JDL). If it cannot be located on the system disk, the following message will be displayed.

OS2920 FEX: Error, FEXDMP.JDL not found. Recompile FEX.JSL

FEX will now ask for information that is required to develop the test case. The following prompts will be displayed.

OS2922 Enter the TOTAL number of sets to create: OS2923 Enter the number of pages per set: ENTER FEEDER #: Please select a papersize for this job from the

following menu:

1) US Letter (8.5 x 11 in)

2) US Legal (8.5x 14 in)

3) US Legal LEGAL KEYWORD

4) US B size (17 x 11 in)

5) A4 (8.27 x 11.69 in)

6) A3 (16.54 x 11.69 in)

7) Sysgen papersize What size is loaded for this job?: OS2924 Enter the FRM name (leave off the .FRM): DO YOU WANT SF1 FUNCTION TO ALL SHEETS? (Y/N) DO YOU WANT SF2 FUNCTION TO ALL SHEETS? (Y/N)

OS2835 Enter ‘D‘ for Duplex printing, ‘S‘ for Simplex printing:

FEX now generates the test case as requested and invokes the LPS to print the test job.

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Setting file access and task execution privileges

This section explains the procedures for limiting access to files and task execution.

Protecting access to files

The following describes how access to files may be restricted or limited.

LOGON (restrict file access)

Use this command to restrict access to files of a given type (such as those cataloged in a certain file directory) for a particular action (record editing, deleting, and copying of files). It also allows your installation to authorize or restrict certain system level commands. (Refer to the RCU command.) Five user classes are provided, each with varying degrees of access to files (as illustrated in table 1-23) and operator command usage.

Syntax LOGON [1]

LOGON [ 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 [,passw ord]]

Parameters Table 1-19 shows the parameters of the LOGON command.

Table 1-19. Parameters of the LOGON (restrict file access)

command

Parameter Description

1,2,3,4, or 5 S pecifies the user classification. Tabl e 1-23

illustrat es ho w this cl as si fica t ion is related to t h e file access and functions that are performed.

password

Passwords and Data Capture Utility It is possible to enter the LOGON command with the logon level and

the password on the same line separated by a comma:

LOGON 2,

Though this method is more expedient; you must be aware that if the Data Capture Utility (DCU) log is on and you enter a LOGON command in this format, the password will be captured on the DCU log, making that password accessible to users at all security levels.

password

A 1 to 15 character string that consists of any characters (including leadin g, nested or trailin g blanks) on the keyboard. Levels 2 through 5 have a default password that you can change.

For greater system security, always enter the LOGON command in the following format:

LOGON security-level When the system prompts you for the password, enter it. In this

format, the password is not captured on the DCU log.

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Note: Any password you ente r in the later format must be in uppercase letters.

Changing passwords A user already logged into class level 2, 3, 4, or 5 can change the

password for that level by keying in LOGON with no parameters. The system then prompts for the new password.

If the preferred form LOGON n is used, you are requested to key in the password, which is not displayed on the screen as it is keyed, nor is any indication given as to the length of the password.

When the LOGON n password form is entered, the password is displayed on the keyboard display as entered by the operator.

System level passwords are case sensitive. The default system level passwords are in uppercase. Therefore, if you use lowercase to key in any system level password, the password will not be recognized. Login passwords you create are also case sensitive. Therefore, subsequent entries of any new password must be entered in the same case for the system to consider it valid.

Changing logon levels A password is always required to access a logon level higher than the

current level. A password, however, may not be required to move from a higher

level to a lower level. For example, you are not required to enter a password to access logon level 1, since level 1 is not password protected. And, since logon levels 2 and 5 are designed for customer use, you can also move from logon level 5 to level 2 without a password. Also, until you set a password for level 2, you can move from any higher level to level 2 without a password.

Moving from level 4 or 3 to level 2, or level 5 to 3 or 4, does require a password.

SECURE (restrict file access)

Use this command to protect the following file types against unauthorized access: CMD, CME, FNT, FRM, FSL, IMG, JDL, JSL, LGO, PDE, TST, STK, and LIB.

Syntax SECURE

file-name.file-type

Parameters Table 1-20 shows the parameters of the SECURE command.

Table 1-20. Parameters of the SECURE (restrict file access)

command

Parameter Description

file-name

Specifies a one to six character name of a disk file.

file-type

Specifies one of the directory types listed above.

The following editor commands are affected by the secured file feature: COPY, DELETE, FID, FILE, FIX, FLOPPY, GET, LIST, MERGE, REVIEW, RNAME, and SAVE.

Restrictions A secured file cannot be copied to tape.

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Secured files, access, and manipulation

The system supports the security feature by maintaining the security characteristics of files that it manipulates (such as a renamed secured file retains its security characteristics). An unsecured file that replaces a secured file makes the file unsecured. However, if a secured font is referenced in a forms source library (FSL) file compiled at logon level 5, the FSL file and resulting FRM file are not automatically secured.

It is your responsibility to secure the FSL and FRM files. Likewise, if you copy a secured file to a new file or over an existing unsecured file, the resulting file is unsecured.

You must be in logon level 5 to access any secured file. The only

exception to this is the FIX command. (Refer to the section “FIX (modify font or logo file)“ in Chapter 2.) Fixing of fonts and logos is unaffected by security. You can fix a secured font or logo at any logon level.

Security breach

While printing a job, an attempt at unauthorized file access aborts the operation running at the time of the security breach. The message

SECURITY VIOLATION also displays after the message PROBLEM WITH FILE. . .

The contents of a secured file are left in the working storage area when it is manipulated by the editor. You must issue a CLEAR command when terminating an edit session to prevent unauthorized accesses. This type of unauthorized access is not detected or reported.

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RCU (restrict command usage)

Keyboard display The keyboard display always runs in the TEM mode. Thus the TEM

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The following describes the limiting of task execution privileges.

Use this command to authorize or restrict the usage of system commands and tasks (PDL, FDL, OSDS, and so on). The system commands and task names are authorized/restricted for users by relating them to the classes previously defined in the LOGON command. To use a specific system command, you must be logged on to a class level equal to or greater than the user-defined (or default) restriction level.

and TTY parameters are invalid on the DocuPrint systems with a keyboard display.

Syntax RCU

command[,class

]

Parameters Table 1-21 shows the parameters under RCU areas.

Table 1-21. Parameters of the RCU (restrict command usage)

command

Parameter Description

command

The system command or task name to be authorized or restricted. There are certain commands that cannot be restricted.

class

The lowest logon class allowed to use the command. If class is not specified, the current class level for that command displays.

Restriction You can not restrict the use of a command to a level higher than the

current logon class. Also you cannot change the class level of a command unless you are authorized to use that command.

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Table 1-22 lists the file access classes for the different functions. Each of the columns is described after the table.

Table 1-22. File access classes

File

Function Record editing File delete File copy to disk

secure User file

Type v Class > 1 2,5 3,4 1 2,5 3,4 1 2,5 3,4 5 —

CMD NYYNYYYYYY Y CME NNNNYYYYYY Y DAT NNYNNYNNYN N FIS NNNNYYYYYN N FNT NNNNYYYYYY Y FRM NNNNYYYYY Y Y FSL NYYNYYYYYY Y ICT NNNNYYYYYN N IDR NNNNYYYYYY Y IMG NNNNYYYYYY Y IPF NNNNYYYYYN N IPM NNNNNYNNYN N JDL NNNNYYYYYY Y JSL NYYNYYYYYY Y LGO NNNNYYYYYY Y LIB* NYYNYYYYYY Y LOG NNNNNYNYYN N MSC YYYYYYYYYN Y OSD NNNNNN,YNNYN N PCH NYYNYYYYYN N PDE NNNNYYYYYY Y SAF NNNNNNNNYN N STK NNNNYYYYYY Y SYS NNYNNYNNYN N $Y$ NNNNNNNNNN N TMP YYYYYYYYYN Y TPF NNNNNYNNYN N TSK NNNNNNNNYN N TST NNNNNYYYYY Y XCS NNNNYYYYYN N * Some LIB files may be edited; others may not be edited.

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Table 1-21 definitions are given below.

Type Specifies the file directory in which files are cataloged. Each file

directory contains a specific type of file (for example fi le directory JSL

contains job source language files). Refer to the “Files you can edit” section of the “Editing source files” chapter for a definition of each directory name.

Class Specifies the logon class required to perform a particular function.

N or Y Specifies whether a particular function (record editing, deleting,

copying) may be performed.

Record editing Specifies whether records in a file may be edited. If access mode is

N, neither a GET (editor command) nor any record editing commands are accepted.

File delete Specifies whether a file may be deleted with an editor or OSS

DELETE command.

File copy Specifies whether a fi l e may be copie d to system disk with an edito r

or OSS COPY command.

File secure Specifies whether a file may be limited to access by only a logon level

5 user.

User file Specifies whether the file can be backed up with COPY TAPE

WRITE LABEL ALL.

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Tracking console activity with Data Capture Utility (DCU)

You can track console activity by using the DCU command at any command level. DCU creates a console log of all LPS console entries and system console messages.

The following commands are used with the Data Capture Utility (DCU).

DCU CAPTURE

Use this command to start or stop logging of all LPS console entries and system console messages. This command cr eates the log file which automatically records all LPS console entries and system console messages for the specified number of days. You can specify that a message display at the selected interval to indicate logging of console entries. You can also display or print the log file you create.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax DCU CAPTURE [CONSOLE

[REMINDER [ON | OFF |

] [ON | OFF] [FOR [n] [days]]

]]

Parameters Table 1-23 shows optional parameters for the DCU CAPTURE

command. Table 1-23. Parameters for the DCU CAPTURE command

Parameter Description

CONSOLE Records all console activity. ON Begins logging of console data. OFF Ends logging of console data. Does not delete

the data captured.

FOR

DAYS Specifies the number of days to save console

data. The variable

must be an integer between 0 and 40. The default is 14 days. The default takes effect only after a sysgen, otherwise, the last specified value remains in effect.

The day ends at midnight. If DCU is turned on at six p.m. and set to log for one day, the system captures only six hours of console activity (until midnight of that day).

DCU logging is affected by the SETTIME command. Changing the date and time using SETTIME can cause unpredictable results.

REMINDER ON Activates the reminder message. If you specify

, you do not have to specify this parameter.

REMINDER OFF Deactivates the reminder message.

Specifies the length of the interval in minutes between each reminder message. Must be an integer between 1 and 254 (4 hours and 14 minutes). The default is 60 minutes.

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DCU DELETE

Use this command to delete all data logged in the file or to delete all data through the specified date.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax DCU DELETE [ALL

ending date

]

Parameters Table 1-24 shows optional parameters for the DCU DELETE

command. Table 1-24. Parameters for the DCU DELETE command

Parameter Description

ALL

ending date

DCU EXIT

Use this command to stop DCU and unload the DCU processing task from the system. This frees up the memory used by DCU. To begin logging console data again, you must recreate the log file using the DCU CAPTURE CONSOLE command.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Deletes all data recorded in the log file. Specifies the ending date in one of these formats:

mm/dd/yy, mmm-dd-yy, or dd-mmm-yy. The date delimiter is either a slash (/) or a hyphen (-).

Specifies the month with a number between 1 and 12.

mmm Specifies the month with a three character

abbreviation.

Specifies the day of the month with a one or two digit number.

Specifies the last two digits of the year. If you do not specify a number, the default is the current year.

Syntax DCU EXIT

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DCU FORMAT DISPLAY

Use this command to display the data logged in the file.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax DCU FORMAT [CONSOLE

[15

| n]] [

ending date [time

] [DISPLAY ] [

]]

starting date [time

] | LAST

Parameters Table 1-25 shows optional parameters for the DCU FORMAT

DISPLAY command. Table 1-25. Parameters for DCU FORMAT DISPLAY command

Parameter Description

starting date, ending date

Specifies the ending date in one of these formats: mm/dd/yy, mmm-dd-yy, or dd-mmm-yy. The date delimiter is either a slash (/) or a hyphen (-).

Specifies the month with a number between 1 and 12.

mmm Specifies the month with a three

character abbreviation.

Specifies the day of the month with a one or two digit number.

Specifies the last two digits of t he year. If you do not specify a number, the default is the current year.

time

Specifies the hours, minutes, and seconds in the format,

hh:mm:ss.

Time is optional. If specified, it should be separated from the date by a space.

LAST Specifies the last

displayed. You can specify up to 32,767 minutes. The default is 15.

minutes of captured data t o be

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DCU FORMAT PRINT

Use this command to print the data logged in the file.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

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Syntax DCU FORMAT [CONSOLE

[

time

date

]LAST [15n]] [

] PRINT [SI MPLE | COMPLEX] [

ending date [time

]

starting

Parameters Table 1-26 shows optional parameters for the DCU FORMAT PRINT

command. Table 1-26. Parameters for DCU FORMAT PRINT command

Parameter Description

SIMPLE

| COMPLEX Specifies the starting and ending dates in

one of these formats: mm/dd/yy, mmm-ddyy, or dd-mmm-yy. The date delimiter is a slash (/) or a hyphen (-).

starting date\ ending date

Specifies the ending date in one of these formats: mm/dd/yy, mmm-dd-yy, or ddmmm-yy. The date delimiter is either a slash (/) or a hyphen (-).

Specifies the month with a number between 1 and 12.

mmm Specifies the month with a three

character abbreviation.

Specifies the day of the month with a one or two digit number.

Specifies the last two digits of the year. If you do not specify a number, the default is the current year.

time

Specifies the hours, minutes, and seconds in the format,

hh:mm:ss.

Time is optional. If specified, it should be separated from the date by a space.

LAST Specifies the last

minu t es o f c apt ured da ta to be displayed. You can specify up to 32,767 minutes. The default is 15.

Example To print the log from May 4, 1997, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm:

Fully specifi e d syntax:

DCU FORMAT PRINT 05/04/97 13:00:00 05/04/97 15:30

Or using alternate date format:

DCU FORMAT PRINT 4-May-97 13:00 4-May-97 15:30

Minimum valid abbreviated syntax:

DCU FOR PRI 5/4 13:00 5/4 15:30

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DCU HELP

Use this command to check DCU syntax for the action you want to execute. It displays a list of all DCU commands and parameters.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax DCU HELP

DCU REMINDER

Use this command to set and display the current setting of the reminder message device and time interval between messages.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax DCU REMINDER [ALL

| CONSOLE] [ON | OFF | n]

Parameters Table 1-27 shows optional parameters for the DCU REMINDER

command. Table 1-27. Parameters for the DCU REMINDER command

Parameter Description

ALL

Device setting for other than console capture. Currently, this setting selects console only.

CONSOLE Device name identifying that the captured data

message will be for console data.

Activates the reminder message.

OFF Deactivates the reminder message.

Specifies the length of the interval in minutes between each reminder message. You can specify from 1 to 254 minutes (4 hours and 14 minutes). The default is 60 minutes.

DCU RESET

Use this command to delete all the data logged in the file and to stop DCU logging.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax DCU RESET

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DCU SHOW

Use this command to check whether LPS console entries and system console messages are being logged.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

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Syntax DCU SHOW [STATUS

| DATES | LOGS | VERSIONS]

Parameters Table 1-28 shows optional parameters for the DCU SHOW

command.

Table 1-28. Parameters for the DCU SHOW command

Parameter Description

STATUS

Displays the on or off status of console logging.

DATES Displays the time period (to and from) of the captured

data.

LOGS Displays the first data file for every day that is

captured.

VERSION Displays console log version information.

Limitation during SYSGEN

Every effort is made by DCU to recover completely and gracefully following rollovers, SYSGENs, and system boots. If you press the Boot button while data capture is active, recovery may not be complete. Scenarios that cause these results are not predictable.

Should this be encountered, you must delete the day’s capture acti vity with:

Comme nt capability

DCU DEL

current date

To completely preclude the possibility of corrupting the captured data file, turn DCU off ( if possi ble) pri or to t he SYSGEN o r reboot with the command:

DCU CAP OFF

Once the SYSGEN or reboot is complete, resume data capture with the command:

DCU CAP ON

By prefacing a text string with the letter X followed by a space, it is possible to enter a freeform message or comment without receiving the message OS2710 Invalid Command Reenter. Coupled with the ability of DCU to playback all keyboard activity, this feature is a valuable tool in clarifying and explaining what has occurred on the system.

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Maintaining optimal disk usag e

Files on system disks

2. 2Managing LPS resources

This chapter explains the management of the various resources of the LPS.

This section describes the various operations available for maintaining optimal disk usage.

There is one disk drive provided as base configuration of the controller with up to three additional disk drives available optionally. The system provides various utilities (SFT, DSR, and PSC) and commands (COMPRESS, PURGE, and FCHECK) which you can invoke to maintain system functions and resource usage at optimal levels.

Operating on system files

Disk files are grouped into directories by the system on the basis of their file extensions. Each file extension is an abbreviation which denotes the type of file. Use the OSS and Editor commands described in this section to:

• List the directory by file type

• Delete files from the directory

• Copy files into the directory.

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Table 2-1 lists the types of files and their extensions. Table 2-1. System files you can operate on

File extension File type

CMD Command file CME Copy modification entry file DAT System data file FIS Fon t interchange standard FNT Font file FRM Form object file FSL Form source language file ICT Ink catalog IDR Ink directory IMG Digitized image f ile IPF Interpress fragment file IPM Interpress font mapping file JDL Job descriptor object file JSL Job source lan guage file LIB Utility file LGO Logo file LOG System integrity log file MSC Temporary user file OSD OSDS diagnostic file PCH System patch file PDE Page descriptor entry file SAF S AFE S diagnos tic file STK Stockset file SYS System control file $Y$ System file TMP Temporary user file TPF Temporary pat ch file TSK System task image file TST RTEXT object file XCS Interpress document file

Files can be saved to or restored from formatted LPS-labeled tapes. To write files to tape, the system must have a tape unit. Before an uninitialized tape is written, it must be initialized using TAPE VOLINIT. After files have been written, th e TAPE REWIND or TAPE

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UNLOAD is used to rewind the tape. The COPY command,

described in the “Editing source files,” reads or writes the files. Only uppercase letters “A” to “Z,” and the digits “0” to “9” can be used

in source file names. Table 2-2 lists the file manipulation and maintenance commands that

are initiated eith er fro m syst e m level or from the edito r. Table 2-2. File commands available from Editor and OSS

Command P urpose

COPY Copies a file DELETE Deletes a file FID Creates a prototype command file FILE Displays a directory FLOPPY Backs up or restores system disk files to LPS

floppy LIST Lists a directory REVIEW Reviews file directories RNAME Renames a file TAPE Initializes, positions, rewinds, unloads a tape, or

lists the files on a tape

Necessary free space on system disks

Several tasks need sufficient disk space to operate properly. The editor creates large .TMP files when editing a file or preparing to print. FDL and PDL need space to create forms, JDLs and listing files. The sysgen task requires space to create new files and to replace files that are larger than the previous version. The consequence of the sysgen task running out of space on disk 0 is potentially serious, possibly requiring a format and resysgen to recover. The disk on which each processor p l a ces files varies with the number of disks i n the system.

Table 2-3 shows which disks have critical usage by various tasks. Table 2-3. Disks used by various tasks

Task name File types

One disk in the system

Two dis ks in the system

Three disks in the system

Four disks in the system

EDITOR TMP DP0 DP1 DP2 DP3 FDL FRM and TMP DP0 DP0 and DP1 DP2 DP2 and DP3 PDL JDL and TMP DP0 DP0 and DP1 DP2 DP 2 and DP3 SYSGEN SYSTEM FILES DP0 DP0 DP0 DP0

The amount of space needed varies according to the task. A minimum of 2000 contiguous free sectors and a total of 3000 free sectors is recommended for each disk indicated in the table. An FCHECK can be done periodically to determine disk space availability.

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File biasing by disk configuration

Use the file locations identified by tables 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, and 2-7 to enhance FDL compilation time.

Table 2-4. File biasing - 4 disk system

File class Disk 3 Disk 2 Disk 1 Disk 0

1XXXFirst 2 Last Third Second First 3 Second First Last T hird 4 First Secon d T h ir d La st

Table 2-5. File biasing - 3 disk system

File class Disk 2 Disk 1 Disk 0

1XXFirst 2 X S econd First 3 First La st S ec ond 4 First Sec ond Last

Table 2-6. File biasing - 2 disk system

File class Disk 1 Disk 0

1XFirst 2LastFirst 3LastFirst 4FirstLast

Table 2-7. File biasing - 1 disk system

File class Disk 0

1First 2First 3First 4First

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Table 2-8. File class and type legend for tables 2-4

through 2-7

File class File type

X not allowed on the disk drive 1 .TSK, .OSD, .SAF 2 .SYS, .LOG, .$Y$ 3 .CME, .FNT, .FRM, .JDL, .ICT, .IDR, .IMG, .IPF,

.IPM, .LGO, .PDE, .STK, .XCS 4 .CMD, .DAT, .FSL, .JSL, .MSC, .PCH, .TMP,

.TPF, .TST, .FIS, .LIB

Restrictions The following are restrictions to file biasing:

• If a file type is not in Class 1, 2, or 3, then it is in Class 4.

• If the disk you specify has no space left to create the file, then

the second disk you specify is used. If no space is found on any disk, the system returns Device Full status.

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• You can override the file biasing scheme by specifying the disk

drive. For example: COPY TAPE READ LABEL DP1:ABC.FNT will put the file on disk 1 if space is available. If no space is available on DP1:,even if space is available on other disks, the system displays the message Device full.

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Checking usage of disk space

FCHECK (file check)

Syntax FCHECK[/PR][/EXP | /EXG] [disk-id]

Parameters Table 2-9 shows the syntax parameters of the FCHECK command.

The following explains the procedures used in determining the amount of available disk space.

Use this command to display or print data about file fragmentation on a disk. It lists unusable sectors identified by the sector check process during a full system generation. When bad sectors and fragmented files accumulate, you should purge and then compress the disk.

Table 2-9. Parameters of the FCHECK command

Parameter Description

/PR Information is printed. If this is not entered, the

information will be displayed at the system

controller keyboard display /EXP Displays or prints the primary defect list (PList).

Service representatives use /EXP for disk

diagnostic purposes only. /EXG Displays or prints the grown defect list (GList).

Servic e repr esentatives use /EXG for disk

diagnostic purposes only.

disk-id

The individual disk drive (specified as DP0:, DP1:,

DP2:, or DP3:). DP0: is the default.

Display The displ ayed or printed data appears as shown in figure 2-1.

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Figure 2 -1. Data reported by FCHECK or FCHECK/PR

DISK ID: user disk id

Disk fragmentation check for disk o (DPO:) Starting Number of LBN available blocks 2445 154 3584 1 5161 80 6515 34217 40733 7505 48548 172

Number of sectors in groups of 3 sectors or less = 1 Number of sectors in groups of 5 sectors or less = 1 Number of available spaces on disk = 67 Number of available sectors = 42129 Largest available space = 34217 Total number of sectors = 48720

Bad block display for disk 0 (DPO:)

Disk Serial number: 00102802 Vendor Identification: SEAGATE Product Identification: ST1480 Product Revision Level: 5826

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Remaining Spares Display for disk 0 (DPO:) Cylinders with all spares available: 2 Cylinders on disk: 1476

Number of cylinders with alternate sparing: 3

Number of cylinders with 0 spares remaining: 11 Number of cylinders with 01 spares remaining: 65 Cylinders with all spares remaining: 1397

Primary Defect List (PList): format = cylinder/head/sector

0124/0002/0060 0125/0002/0060 0127/0005/0036 0127/0006/0060

• • • •

• • • • 0251/0005/0058 0253/0001/0058 0254/0001/0058 0259/0007/0035

Grown Defect List (GList): format = cylinder/head/sector

0005/0002/0056 0126/0002/0038 0156/0006/0033 0167/0004/0049

• • • •

• • • • 1250/0001/0016 1261/0006/0043 1411/0005/0046 1444/0002/0031 1445/0002/0031 All Defect List (PList+GList): format = cylinder/head/sector 0005/0002/0056 0124/0002/0060 0125/0002/0060 0126/0002/0038

• • • •

• • • • 1250/0001/0016 1261/0006/0043 1411/0005/0046 1444/0002/0031 1445/0002/0031

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The PList is the equivalent of MBAIS information which lists the original bad blocks from the manufacturer. At the time of format, the disk uses the PList to know which blocks are bad.

The GList is the equivalent of BADBLK information. The SCSI system disks reassigns bad block automatically. The GList contains the list of bad blocks automatically reassigned by the disk or the Bad Block Utility (BBU). The blocks reassigned by the disk or by the BBU are not removed from the system bitmap.

When FCHECK or FCHECK/PR is entered, only the All defect list is displayed or printed. When FCHECK/EXP or FCHECK/PR/EXP is entered, the PLIST is shown followed by the All defect list. When FCHECK/EXG or FCHECK/PR/EXG is entered, the GLIST is shown followed by the All defect list. When FCHECK/EXP/EXG or FCHECK/ PR/EXP/EXP is entered, the PLIST is shown followed by the GLIST, then the All defect list.

In addition, the manufacturer’s serial number is di splayed or printed. The logical block number (LBN) and the number of sectors available

is displayed for each group of contiguous, available sectors. The Number of sectors in groups of 3 sectors or less

is an approximation of the number of sectors on the disk less likely to be used than groupings of more than 3 sectors. These sets of sectors are used for small files (for example, small .JSL, .FSL, .PDE files).

The Number of sectors in groups of 5 sectors or less (includes the count of groups of 3 or fewer sectors) is an approximation of the maximum number of sectors on the disk less likely to be used than groupings of more than 5 sectors. These sets of sectors are used for small files (for example s mall JSL, FSL, PDE files).

The Number of available sectors on disk is the total amount of disk space that is available for files.

The Largest available space on the disk is the size of the largest possible file that can be created.

The Bad block display for disk is a list of the bad sectors that were logged by the format processor’s sector check during a full system generation.

You can restrict access to FCHECK with RCU.

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Reorganizing usage of disk space

COMPRESS

File verification COMPRESS verifies the integrity of the system’s file structure by

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The following explains procedures used in manipulating and reorganizing disk space.

Use this command to verify file structure, compress files, and compress directories.

ensuring that:

• All used sectors are allocated to a file.

• All sectors allocated to files and bad blocks are marked as

used.

• Each sector is allocated to only one file.

• Directories are properly linked and terminated.

• All sectors marked as used but not allocated to a file are

marked as available.

During this process, the VERIFYING SYSTEM FILES message displays.

If multiallocated sectors are detected, COMPRESS builds the CPR000.TMP file. This file lists the first occurrence of multiallocated sectors. (Refer to figure 2-2.) In this example, the FDL.TSK file starts at sector 2032 for 178 consecutive sectors, ending at sector 2210. However, the BAD BLOCK GROUP file starts at sector 2189, thus creating the multiple-allocation problem.

Figure 2 -2. Disk compress error report.

DISK COMPRESS ERROR REPORT 12 JUL 97 10:35:14 000010

000020

FILE IN ERROR UNIT START LBN SIZE 000030

000040

FDL.TSK 0 2032 178 000050

BAD BLOCK GROUP 0 2189 1388 000060

When such a situation occurs, COMPRESS terminates processing, indicating it has encountered multiallocated sectors. You should then edit and print the error log. Analysis of the particular files involved, including an assessment of which file is actually present and which file is malformed, provides sufficient information to delete the bad file, thus resolving the conflict. For instance, if a form and a font both occupy the same sector, sampling of both files indicates which is good; the bad file should then be deleted. COMPRESS can then be run.

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Verification syntax COM P RESS [d isk-id, [disk-id ...,]]V

You can use the START command to print the CPR000.TMP file. To select TRAY as the output destination use:

START CPR,TASKS $, ,,DISC:CPR0 00.TMP

To select bin as the output destination use:

START CPRBIN,TA SKS$,,,DISC:C PR 000.TMP

Parameters Table 2-10 shows the para m eters of the COMPRESS verification

syntax. Table 2-10. Parameters of the COMPRESS verification syntax

Parameter Description

disk-id

Specifies which disk (DP0:, DP1:, DP2:, or DP3:)

is verified. DP0: is the default. V Specifies that th e disks a re verifi ed but not

compressed.

File compression This procedure creates an ordered list of files by their location on the

disk. Permanent system files are removed from the list. COMPRESS attempts to fill each free area on the disk with a file of the same size from a higher logical block number (LBN). If no such movable exact size file exists, all files between the file area and the next free area with a higher LBN are moved downward so that the first free area becomes used. This process is repeated until the number of free areas has been reduced to the minimum. The following messages are displayed when their functions are being performed:

Compressing files **CRITICAL OPERATIONS UNDERWAY. DO NOT DISTURB** **DISK WILL BE UNUSABLE IF PROCESS INTERRUPTED**

Compression syntax COMPRESS [disk-id [,disk-id...]]

Table 2-11 shows the parameters of the COMP RESS co mp r e ssion syntax.

Table 2-11. Parameters of the COMPRESS compression

syntax

Parameter Description

disk-id

Specifies which disk (DP0:, DP1:, DP2:, or DP3:)

is compressed. DP0: is the default.

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File compression restrictions COMPRESS displays the entered command syntax while it is

running. COMPRESS stops on an ABORT command only if a noncritical operation is in process. If stopped in this manner, the disk maintains integrity and is only partially compressed.

Aborting COMPRESS is not re commended. COMPRESS runs at logon class 2 or above. The system must be idle

and the Host Interface Processor (HIP), the Xerox Print Service (XPS), and the Dynamic Document Interface (DDI) must be idle when COMPRESS is run.

Directory compression (purpose 3) Directory compression may occur during the file compression

procedure (but not during a verification-only procedure). On an individual directory basis, the program determines if the number of empty entries in a directory allows one or more sectors to be eliminated from that directory. The entries are compacted and empty sectors are taken off the chain and released. Each directory sector is then moved to the lowest available sector on the disk. During this phase of the program the system displays the COMPRESSING DIRECTORY SECTORS message.

Disk compression restrictions If the disk drive has a large number of files on it, you must invoke the

disk save and restore (DSR) utility instead of the COMPRESS utility. The system displays a message to inform you when to use DSR.

PURGE

Use this command to clear all unused disk areas of their old contents and replace them with a meaningless pattern. Purge operates on the entire print file, as well as on the other disk space.

disk-id

Syntax PURGE [D | P | F |

]

Parameters Table 2-12 shows the parameters of the PURGE command.

Table 2-12. Parameters of the PURGE command

Parameter Description

D Purges the entire disk including the print file. D is

the default if you enter PURGE without an option. P Purges only the print file. F Purges the entire disk excluding the print file.

disk-id

Purges the specific disk (DP0:, DP1:, DP2:, or

DP3:).

Note: You can abort PURGE at any time.

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Backing up and copying system files

The following explains the various functions used in backing up and copying system files.

Setting defa ult tape device

The following explains how to set a default tape device.

Identify current TAPE & CARTRIDGE device (SUB DEV)

Use this command to identify the disk drive on the controller or peripher al ca bin e t whic h is currently associ a te d with th e TAPE keyword, or to identify the disk drive associated with the CARTRIDGE keyword. The system commands which automatically work with the drives currently associated with these keywords are:

• DSR

• IFU TAPE

• MOVE

• REWIND

• SFS

• SPACE

• SST

• TAPE

• COPY TAPE

• START.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

Syntax SUBSTITU TE DEVICE

Parameters None.

SUBSTITUTE DEVICE (general information)

The following covers names used in association with substitute devices.

Restrictions The following are the restrictions to substituting a device.

• You can change device assignments only when the LPS is idle.

• If the LPS has only one open-reel tape, one cartridge tape, or

both an open-reel tape and a cartridge tape, use the general physical device names listed in table 2-13.

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Table 2-13. General phys ica l device names

General physical device names Devices

CTS Any single cartridge tape

1/2 inch 3480 cartridge (MTA or SCSI interface) 1/4 inch cartridge (QIC)

REEL Any single SCSI open-reel tape

• If the LPS has two or more open-reel tapes or two or more

cartridge tapes, use the specific physical device names listed in table 2-14.

Table 2-14. Specific physical device names

Specific physical device names Devices

SREEL Horizontal open-reel tape (SCSI interface) FCTS 1/2 inch cartridge (if only one 1/2 inch on

LPS) SFCTS Horizontal 1/2 inch cartridge (SCSI interface) SCTS 1/4 inch cartridge (QIC)

Defaults If you use the general device names on an LPS with two or more

open-reel tapes or cartridge tapes, the keywords default to the tape devices as follows (and refer to table 2-15):

• CTS is assigned to the physical devices on the LPS in the

following order:

1/4 inch cartridge (QIC) Horizontal 1/2 inch cartridge (SCSI interface)

• REEL is assigned to the physical devices on the LPS in the

following order:

Horizontal open-reel tape (SCSI interface)

Table 2-15. Device keywords

Keyword Devices

TAPE Default keyword used by LPS applications (for

example, Editor, DSR, IFU, offline print jobs) when the keyword is omitted.

CARTRIDGE Default keyword used by LPS applications (for

example, Editor, DST, IFU, offline print jobs) when CAR is specified in the command line.

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Assign a controller device to TAPE or CARTRIDGE (SUB DEV)

Use this command to assign a tape or cartridge drive on the controller to the TAPE or CARTRIDGE keyword. The system commands which automatically work with the drives currently associated with these keywords are:

• DSR

• IFU TAPE

• MOVE

• REWIND

• SFS

• SPACE

• SST

• TAPE

• COPY TAPE

• START.

This command was instituted for compatibility with other software releases.

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

SCTS] FOR {TAPE | CARTRIDGE}

Parameters Table 2-16 shows the syntax parameters of the SUBSTITUTE

DEVICE command. Table 2-16. Paramet ers of t he SUB STITUT E DEVI CE comm and

Parameter Description

REEL Associates keyword with the only open-reel tape

drive on the controller.

SREEL Associates keyword with the horizontal (SCSI

interface) open-reel tape drive on the controller.

CTS Associates keyword with the only cartridge drive

on the controller.

FCTS Associates keyword with the only 1/2 inch

cartridge drive on the controller.

SFCTS Associates keyword with the horizontal (SCSI

interface) 1/2 inch cartridge drive on the controller.

SCTS A ssociates keyword with the 1/4 inch (QIC)

cartridge drive on the controller.

Defaults The following are the default syntax settings:

• The default for TAPE is REEL.

• The default for CARTRIDGE is CTS.

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Examples When the three SUBSTITUTE DEVICE comm ands listed below are

issued, subsequent OSS commands as listed below function as described.

SUB DEV REEL for TAPE A ss igns the physical device for SUB DEV SCTS for CAR Assigns the 1/4 inch (QIC) device to SUB DEV Displays the current SUB DEV

DSR or DSR TAPE Saves disk files to the physical

COP CAR WRI LAB TMP Writes files to the physical device

STA TWOUP,RSX P rints using the physical device

Know the Xerox ta pe and cartr idge format

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REEL to the keyword TAPE. the keyword CARTRIDGE. assignments for the keywords

TAPE and CARTRIDGE. device assigned to the keyword

TAPE. assigned to the keyword

CARTRIDGE. assigned to the keyword TAPE.

The Xerox tape (and cartridge) format is described by the following parameters:

• Each file has a variable number of records.

• Each record is 512 bytes long.

• Records may be blocked in groups of 1 to 16 records.

• Files are separated by one end-of-file mark.

• The tape or cartridge has the standard Xerox label.

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Prepare the tape or cartridge

TAPE [CARTRIDGE | TDn] VOLINIT

Logon level Levels 1 through 5.

The following covers preparation of a tape or cartridge.

Use this command to format a tape or cartridge in the Xerox labeled format and to specify the data recording density.

Syntax TAPE [CARTRIDGE | TD

] VOLINIT {,1600 | ,6250}

Parameters Table 2-17 shows the syntax parameters of the TAPE [CARTRIDGE

] VOLINIT command.

| TD Table 2-17. Parameters of the TAPE [CARTRIDGETDn]

VOLINIT c om ma n d

Parameter Description

TAPE

TAPE is TD0; CARTRIDGE is TD1.

CARTRIDGE TD

VOLINIT,

Specifies a tape device number. Initializes the tape or cartridge at 1600 or 6250 bpi.

{16006250}

References For background or procedural information refer to your

DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operator Guide

DocuPrint 96/

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Copying files

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Use the copy commands to copy files from disk to disk, tape to disk, or disk to tape.

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS may use open-reel tape, 1/2 inch cartridge, or 1/4 inch cartridge. In these commands:

• TAPE refers to TD0.

• CARTRIDGE refers to TD1.

• TD

The DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS open-reel tape drive handles only tapes with 15 or more feet of leader preceding the beginning of tape (BOT).

COPY (disk to disk)

Use this command syntax to create a backup copy of a disk file on disk.

Syntax COPY [

Parameters Table 2-18 shows the parameters of the copy (disk to disk)

command. Table 2-18. Parameters of the COPY (disk to disk) command

Parameter Description

disk-id

file-id

refers to the previously assigned TDn device.

disk-id] input-file-id [disk-id] output file-id

Specifies the input file disk or the output file disk. Must be DP0: or DP1: or DP2: or DP3:.

Specifies the input or output file identified by

name.file-type

file type defaults to the file type of the input file. (Masking cannot be used for this application.)

. If the output file type is omitted, the

file-

Example COPY FORMA.FSL FORMX

CREATING FILE FORMX.FSL

Restriction The output file name must be different from the input file name unless

you copy the file to a different disk with the disk-id parameter. If the output file name is the name of an existing file on the disk, then the contents of the existing file are replaced by the contents of the input file.

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COPY (disk to labeled tape or cartridge)

Use this command to add new files after the existing files on a tape or cartridge. If there are no other files, the new files are written, starting at BOT.

Syntax COPY [TAPE

{

input-file-id | output- f ile -id

| CARTRIDGE | TDn] WRITE [/BF :n] LABEL [

] |

file-id | file-typ e

| ALL}

disk-id

Parameters Table 2-19 shows the syntax parameters of the COPY (disk to

labeled tape or cartridge) command. Table 2-19. Parameters of the COPY (disk to labeled tape or

cartridge) command

Parameter Description

| CARTRIDGE Keywords specifying that files must be written to

TAPE

an LPS-labeled tape. TAPE is TD0; CARTRIDGE

is TD1. TD /BF:

A tape device number.

Groups n disk blocks into one tape block. n can

have a value of 1 to 16, and the size of the tape

block, in bytes, resides in the tape label. The

default blocking factor is 1, and the label indicates

the blocking factor.

disk-id

Specifies the system disk (DP0:, DP1, DP2, or

DP3:) on which the file resides.

input-file-id

[

output-file-id

]

Specifies the name of an input disk file and the

name to be given the output tape file, in the form

file-name.file-type

]

output-file-id

If no

is specified, the disk

file-name

used for the tape file.

file-typ e

Specifies the name of a directory (CMD, CME,

FNT, FRM, FSL, IMG, JDL, JSL, LGO, MSC, PDE,

TMP, TST, XCS , IPM, LI B, STK, T SK, SYS, PCH,

LOG, SAF, OSD, DAT, TPF, IPF, and FIS) in

which all the files of that directory are written to

tape. ALL Specifies that all user files are to be copied to

tape. Files will be written t o tape from the CM D,

CME, FNT, FRM, FSL, IDR, JDL, JSL, LGO, PDE,

TMP, TST, IPM, MSC, IMG, LIB, and STK

directories.

Note: If the LPS has only a 1/4 inch cartridge, then the sysgen assigns it to TD0 which is associated with the keyword TAPE. This assignment can be changed to CARTRIDGE with the SUBSTITUTE DEVICE command.

The restoration of user files that were saved from COPY TAPE WRITE LABEL ALL comman d from a disk containin g another version of operating system software (older or newer) to a disk containing the current level of software may result in incompatible user file type existing on the disk because of software differences.

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