Xerox DocuPrint 96MX, DocuPrint 96 User Manual

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

April 1998 721P85620

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Relate d pu blicatio ns

The

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System –

System Generation Guide

for your laser printing system. The entire reference set is listed in the table below. Several other related documents are also listed for your convenience. For a complete list and description of available Xerox documentation, refer to the Xerox Documentation Catalog (Publication number 610P17417) or call the Xerox Documentation and Software Services (XDSS) at 1-800-327-9753.

Table 1. Related P ubl i ca tio ns

Publicat io n Number

is part of the eight manual reference set

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

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

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

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

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

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing Operator Command Summary Card

Xerox Laser Printing Systems Tape Formats Manual

erox Laser Printing Systems Standard Font Library

Font User Guide Helpful Facts About Paper

721P85590

721P85610

721P85650

721P85640

721P85630

721P85620

721P85600

721P85660

600P86175 600P86174

721P82492

Notice

This publication may contain descriptions of concepts and features not currently available for your Xerox Laser Printing System. Consult your Xerox sales represent ative or your operating system software program description for additional information.

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Table of Contents

Related publications iii Notice iii

Introduction vii

About the reference set vii Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System document set viii Document conventions x

1. Sysgen overview 1-1

Resource and information checklist 1-3

2. Sysgen commands 2-1

Sysgen Command menu 2-1

Command functions 2-1 Entering and abbreviating commands 2-3

3. Sample system configurations 3-1

Configuration menu 3-3 Additional sysgen parameters 3-7

4. Sysgen and sysgen-related procedures 4-1

Precautions 4-1 Performing a full sysgen 4-1

Choosing a format command 4-2 Full sysgen procedure summary 4-2 Full sysgen procedure 4-3

Performing an offline update sysgen 4-10

Choosing a sysgen command 4-10 Offline update sysgen procedure summary 4-10 Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO

command 4-11

Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN

command 4-14

Performing an online update sysgen 4-17

Online update sysgen procedure summary 4-17 Steps to perform an online update sysgen 4-17

Performing a mini sysgen 4-23

Mini sysgen procedure summary 4-23

Formatting a system disk 4-25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Disk formatting summary 4-25 Steps to format a system disk 4-25

Erasing a system disk 4-26

Disk erasing summary 4-26 Steps to erase a disk 4-26

A. Sample JCL for transmission of system software tapes A-1 Glossary GLOSSARY-1 Index INDEX-1

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Introduction

The

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System—

System Generation Guide

the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Reference Set. The guide is divided into four chapters and one appendix as listed.

Chapter Content

1. Sysgen overview Types of sysgen available and the resources required to perform a sysgen.

2. Sysgen commands Sysgen commands and how to use them.

3. Sample system configurations System configuration options and parameters.

is one of eight documents that make up

4. Sysgen and sysgen-related

procedures A. Sample JCL for transmission of

system software tapes

About the reference set

Step-by-step installation and upgrade procedures for full, update, and mini sysgens.

Example of a typical host utility for sending concatenated files to the printing system.

This document is part of a reference set designed to help you receive maximum benefit from your DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System (LPS).

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.

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INTRODUCTION

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX Laser Printing System document set

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

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Operat or Gui de

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS PDL Reference

This reference contains the following information:

• System overview

• Paper facts and procedures

• Operating procedures

• Maintenance

• Problem solving

• Supplies

• Meter reading and reporting

This reference contains the following information:

• Print Description Language components and processes

• Input processing functions

• 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

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

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INTRODUCTION

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX

LPS Forms Creation Guid e

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

This reference contains the following information:

• Basic concepts for creating forms

• Coding and compiling for LPS Forms Description Language

• Sample form setup command sets

• Tips for successful forms 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

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

• Characteristics of different formats

• File organization

• Data formats

• Carriage control conventions

Xerox LPS S ta nd ard Font Library Fon t

User Guide

This reference contains the following information:

• Font naming convention s

• Listing of standard fonts

• Data Sheets

• Glossary to typography terminology

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

• Selection and guidelines

• Storage

• Specifications for different printers

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INTRODUCTION

Document conventions

This guide uses the following conventions:

< > Angle brackets are used for keys on the system controller keyboard.

{} Curly brackets are used for required characters.

... Ellipses indicate that you may repeat a parameter or list a series of

parameters.

[] Square brackets are used for optional command characters.

| Vertical bars are used to separate parameters in a series. The

vertical bar stands for “or.”

Bold Bold is used for characters you enter at the command line.

Italics Italics are used for variable information.

Monospace font The monospace font is used to display system respons es.

Underline System default parameters are underlined.

UPPERCASE Uppercase letters are used for command names. You may key in

entire words for each command, or the first t hree characters of each word. In this manual the entire word of each command is spelled out.

Note: A note indicates an operation, practice or condition that should be taken into consideration to efficiently accomplish a task.

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

Warning: Warnings alert you to conditions that may affect the

safety of people.

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1. 1Sysgen overview

This chapter provides information on different type of sysgens, operating system software (OSS), and the resource information needed when performing a system sysgen.

Sysgen definition A system generation, or sysgen, is the process you use to install,

upgrade, or modify the operating system software (OSS) on a Xerox Laser Printing System (LPS).

Types of sysgen Table 1-1 lists the purpose of each sysgen type.

Table 1-1. Types of sysgen

Sysgen type Purpose

Sysgen Build a new operating system on new or existing

system disks. Example:

— Installing a brand new system — Replacing, formatting or erasing a system

disk

— When required for installing a new software

release or patch.

Auto Add or update features or operating systems.

• Add new features to an existing operating

system

• Replace the existing version of the

operating system with a new version.

Mini Change the configuration options of the current

system without affecting user files. Example:

• Changing online host address

• Adding finishing equipment

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SYSGEN OVERVIEW

OSS contents New versions of the operating system software (OSS) are distributed

by Xerox on magnetic tapes or cartridges. These media contain the items listed in table 1-2.

Table 1-2. OSS software

OSS software item Function

New system files Enabling LPS features. Sysgen processor

program

Loading the new system files onto the LPS system disk and configuring them to a particular system.

(Tapes only) concatenated version of the system files and sysgen processor

Performing an online sysgen in which the files and processor are downloaded to the printing system from a host computer.

Patch files Modifying the new system files for

optimal performance.

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Resource and information checklist

The following checklist will help you determine if you have all the resources and information necessary to begin a sysgen.

To perform a full sysgen, you need the following:

• Installed LPS

• OSS:

– 9-track reel-to-reel – 36-track 3490E cartridge – 1/4-inch cartri dge

• Font tapes:

– Standard font tape – Special font tapes (including logo and signature)

• User file tapes

• Documentation

– OSS Program Description (-11)

SYSGEN OVERVIEW

Information you need for full or update

sysgen

Questions to answer Before you begin a sysgen, know the answers to the following

– LPS Reference Set.

Refer to the “Related publications” section of the “Introduction” for a list of available documentation.

Before you begin a full or update sysgen, gather the following informa tion:

• Laser image alignment coordinates

• The number of forms, fonts, and (optionally) graphics settings

per page in your installation

• A list of all the user files resi d ent on the syst e m disks

• A hardcopy of your current system configura ti o n

• Print file size

• System disk IDs.

questions:

• Is the account file to be saved or deleted during the sysgen?

• Are the Mergenthaler fonts used by your installation?

• Do you have any site-specific patches to be applied in the post-

sysgen procedure?

• Are any of your .IPM files corrupt or missing?

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Sysgen Command menu

2. 2Sysgen commands

This chapter explains the commands used for performing sysgens.

The Sysgen Command menu, illustrated in table 2-1, appears on the printing system display screen when you boot the sysgen processor. It also appears when COMMANDS is entered following the sysgen prompt character.

Note: The command HOSTCOPY options appears in your Sysgen Command menu only if your system has online capability.

The interactive dialogue for a particular procedure may vary slightly depending upon the release medium (tape or cartridge), input method (online or offline), and product configuration.

Command functions

Table 2-1. Sysgen Command menu

**** SYSGEN PROCESSOR, VERSION V3B **** COMMAND

COMMANDS Display commands BOOT Boot the operating system SYSGEN Build or update system files

on disk from tape or host FORMAT Clear and format disk pack HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to

disk AUTO Auto sysgen MINI Configuration change only ERASE Erase all files

Enter Cmd (’C’ for Menu)>

The commands in Table 2-1 may appear in the Sysgen Command menu, depending upon the hardware options present on your system. Command abbreviations are underlined.

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SYSGEN COMMANDS

Command Function

OMMANDS Displays the Sysgen Command menu on the printing system display screen. (The

OOT Boots the operating system. If a sysgen has been performed, any sysgen patches are

YSGEN Builds a new operating system on the system disks from a system software tape or

ORMAT Formats any or all of the system disks and performs a sector check. All files on the

OSTCOPY Downloads font files, patch files, and user-generated EBCDIC data files from a host

Table 2-2. Sysgen commands

menu does not have to display for you to enter a command.)

applied. This command must be the first entered after completing a SYSGEN command.

from system software tape (SST) files downloaded from a host computer. All system files can be updated.

This option requires more user interaction than AUTO, and you must use it if the SST is to be downloaded from a host computer.

A BOOT command must follow successful completion of this command.

system disks, except for the MBAIS file, are destroyed. This includes user files. This procedure is not normally needed unless specifically called for in your OSS program description or unless read errors or other disk problems occur. (Refer to ERASE.)

computer to the LPS system disks. This option allows an online prin ti n g syst e m, with no magnetic tape drive, to retrieve tape files from the host.

UTO Builds a new operating system on the s ystem di sks from a SST and allows all System

files to be updated. The AUTO Sysgen reverts to a full Sysgen if a FORMAT has just been performed.

When you use AUTO for a recently formatted disk, configuration information is no longer available to the system from the disks and must be entered, as though the SYSGEN command had been used. The only truly automatic sysgen, using AUTO, can be an update sysgen.

This option requires less user interaction than SYSGEN by automatically invoking a standard sequence of sysgen commands. It differs from SYSGEN in the following ways:

• AUTO builds from tape input only.

• AUTO does not ask for a configuration update.

• AUTO automatically saves the accounting file.

INI Modifies the configuration file in response to selections made through the

Configuration Options menu. (Refer to the “Sample system configuration options” chapter.)

CAUTION: Do not execute the MINI command immediately following completion of a SYSGEN command. This prevents the application of patches.

Note that the only changes to the system configuration that should be made using mini are to those features whose software has been incorporated in the operating system by a previous sysgen. For example, you may deactivate or reactivate a feature or change interface address parameters by using the mini sysgen procedure. (Generally, when you add features to the system, the system files must be changed or patched. This requires an update sysgen, invoked using the SYSGEN or AUTO commands to ensure system file integrity.)

RASE Clears any or all of the system disks. All files on the disks, except for the MBAIS and

bad block files, are destroyed. This includes user files. Because the ERASE command does not perform a FORMAT or a sector check, it executes faster than the FORMAT command. (Refer to FORMAT.)

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Entering and abbreviating commands

Refer to the following directions when entering commands.

Entering comm and s Enter commands after the sysgen prompt character (>), then press

<ENTER> . After the command has completed processing, the prompt character

displays again (except after the BOOT command). The menu need not display for you to issue a command.

Abbreviating commands The command may be entered as shown in the menu or may be

abbreviated to as few letters as necessary to differentiate it from any other command in the menu.

Example To enter the command SYSGEN, yo u ca n e n te r a n y o f the foll o w ing

abbreviations:

• SY

• SYS

• SYSG

SYSGEN COMMANDS

• SYSGE

• ...or by SYSGEN spelled out in full.

Command strings You may enter several commands as a string, and the system

executes them ser i a ll y . For example, ent e r ing FOR MAT , SYSG EN , and BOOT, then pressing <ENTER>, results in each procedure being invoked in turn unless fatal errors occur.

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SYSGEN COMMANDS

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3. 3Sample system configurations

Use the information provided in this chapter to select your configuration specifications.

Stages of the sysgen process An overview description of the sysgen process is shown in Table 3-1.

Table 3-1. Sysgen process

Stage Description

1 You start the sysgen process. 2 The LPS displays system configuratio n information on the

screen in a format similar to the illustration in table 3-2. The items differ depending upon your system components and the version of software you are using.

3 The system asks you if you want to make changes to the

configuration.

4 You answer “yes.”

5 The LPS displays the Configuration Opt ions me nu. 6 You enter the number of a listed option to select or deselect

a feature. For some options, a further list of suboptions displays.

7 The system incorporat es the software fo r each fe ature yo u

select into the operating system, and creates a configurat ion file (DISPCF.SYS).

Note: The printing system must have the appropriate hardware installed to support the features specified. Selecting uninstalled features may result in an unsuccessful sysgen, an unusable system, or both.

8 You can modify the configuration file by using the mini

sysgen procedure to deactivate or reactivate a feature.

9 Once your system is configured succes sfully, you can get

a copy of the configuration information by printing the customer billing report. Refer to the

DocuPrint 96MX LPS Operations Reference

details. This configuration information assists you in recreating your basic system configuration during a full sysgen.

DocuPrint 96/

for further

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SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Table 3-2 shows a sample system configuration for the DocuPrint 96/ DocuPrint 9 6 MX LPS.

Table 3-2. Sample Config ur a t io n

**** SYSTEM CONFIGURATION **** Machine Type - DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX CPU MEMORY = 1024K SCSI Disk Units: 0,Floppy AIS: Version 2 Page Buffer Memory Size: 128 Banks Bitmap Memory: 256 Megabits Page Buffer A,B: 2 BUFFERS Ink Memory: 2 Megabits Memory Test at Boot = no Text and Metrics Memory: 3 Megabytes Auto Boot Enabled = no Online: Address 24

-Mode Burst, Device 3211 Terminal Type: Character

Boot Message Display = yes Printer Characteristics

- Speed: 96 ppm

- Resolution: 300 spi

- Default Order: 1 to N

- Paper size: 8.50 x 11.00 Inches MICR Mode Default = OFF | ON Language: U.S. English Graphics Type: AIS

SCSI Tape Devices:

- Reel to Reel: HP-SCSE A/Ch 0/Tg 0

- Streamer Tape: HP-SCSE A/Ch 0/Tg 1

SCSI Tape Device Assignments:

- TD0 = Reel to Reel Tape

- TD1 = Streamer tape

Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ or ’n

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Configuration menu

SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Table 3-3 illustrates a sample configuration options menu for the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS.

Table 3-3. Sample Confi guration Opt io ns m enu

Select which of the following options are to be added, deleted, or changed?

0) None

1) Full memory test at boot

2) Auto Boot

3) Message Display during boot

4) Shared Disk

5) MICR Mode Default

6) On-line Interface

7) Xerox Print service Manager

8) Kanji

9) Ethernet

10) Language

11) Paper size

12) XPAF

13) Raster Image Processor

14) Terminal Type

15) Tape Device Table

16) Default Printing Order (Enter numbers)

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SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Option Description

0) None Returns you to the base system configuration display screen.

1) Full memory test Determines the amount of system memory test at power on.

2) Auto boot Determines whether auto boot is enabled at power on.

3) Message display Determines whether boot diagnostic messages display at power on.

4) Shared disk Adds or removes the shared disk option.

5) MICR mode default Adds or removes the MICR mode default option.

Table 3-4. Sample configurations

6) On-line interface (if installed)

Displays the following question:

DOES THIS SYSTEM HAVE AN ONLINE INTERFACE? ENTER ’Y’ OR ’N’.

If you enter N, the online feature is removed from the system being generated.

If you enter Y, the configuration options are automatically selected by the system and the display returns to the base configuration.

7) Xerox Print Service

Adds or removes the DocuPrintServer (formerly XPSM).

Manager

8) Kanji Adds or removes Kanji.

9) Ethernet (if installed) Displays the following question:

IS THIS SYSTEM CONNECTED TO A XEROX ETHERNET? ENTER ’Y ’ OR ’N’.

If you enter N, the Ethernet feature is removed from the system being generated.

If you enter Y, the following suboptions display:

ETHERNET CHANGE LIST:

1) NONE

2) READ PRINTER’S ADDRESS

3) ETHERNET NETWORK ADDRESS

Selecting NONE results in no Ethernet changes. Selecting READ PRINTER’S ADDRESS results in the printing system

providing its internal address as a parameter to the sysgen processor. This address is shown in table 3-2, Base system configuration for DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS, in both hexadecimal and decim al format. The decimal value is preceded by an asterisk (*). (The printing system internal address is set by Xerox at the time of manufacture.)

Selecting ETHERNET NETWORK ADDRESS results in a prompt for the address of the Ethernet network. You may enter this address in either hexadecimal or decimal form. For a decimal value, enter an asterisk followed by the address (for example, *355). A value not preceded by an asterisk is assumed to be hexadecimal. (The network address is assigned by Xerox. Consult your network system administrator for the correct assignment.)

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Table 3-4. Sample conf igurations (continued)

Option Description

10) Language Displays the following suboptions:

0) NONE

1) U.S. ENGLISH

2) U.K. ENGLISH

3) GERMAN

4) FRENCH

5) DUTCH

6) SWEDISH

7) NORWEGIAN

8) FINNISH

9) DANISH

10) SPANISH

11) ITALIAN

SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

12) PORTUGUESE

Selecting NONE results in no change from the default language, which is U.S. English.

The display dialogue of the newly generated system will be in the language that you select. (Languages other than those listed above are also available. The suboption list reflects what is on the system software tape or floppy disk.)

The only difference between the U.K. English and U.S. English language options is that:

• U.K. English displays paper sizes in millimeters.

• U.S. English displays paper sizes in inches.

Of the other language suboptions, only French, German, and Spanish are currently translated. U.S. English messages are displayed if a sysgen is performed in any of the other languages.

The customer must insure that the proper language is installed on the ESS and IOT. The ESS may be sysgened to one language although commands in English are always accepted.

11) Paper size Displays the paper size menu. Select paper size Size Inches Millimeters

1) US Letter 8.5 x 11.0 216 x 279

2) US Legal 8.5 x 14 216 x 356

3) A3 16.54 x 11.69 420 x 297

4) A4 8.27 x 11.69 210 x 297

5) B4 10.12 x 14.33 257 x 364

6) B5 7.17 x 10.12 182 x 257

7) User Selectable Size

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SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Option Description

12) XPAF (if installed) Selecting this option adds XPAF; selecting it again removes it.

Table 3-4. Sample conf igurations (continued)

13) Raster image

processor (if installed)

Displays the following question:

DOES THIS SYSTEM HAVE A RASTER I MAGE PROCESSOR? ENTER ’Y’ OR ’N’

If you enter N, all raster image processor (RIP) devices are removed from the system.

If you enter Y, the following message is displayed:

TYPE THE RIP UNIT NUMBERS (0-3) ENTER OPTIONS

Enter the appropriate numbers. If found, they are added to the system. If RIP is not found, the following message is displayed:

RIP x IS NOT IN THE SYSTEM (PLEASE CONFIRM) ENTER ’Y’ OR ’N’

14) Terminal type Selecting this option has no effect.

15) Tape device table Selecting this option allows you to alter the tape device assignment table.

16) Default printing order Selecting this option displays the following suboptions:

1) 1 - N

2) N - 1

Enter option 1 for first-to-last page (facedown) output; or option 2 for lastto-first page (faceup) output.

You may select either 1TON or NTO1 as the system default. When the system default is 1TON, NTO1 is processed only if it is invoked

in the JDE or JDL. The system ignores NTO1 in DJDE-selected job descriptor entries (JDEs) or job descriptor libraries (JDLs).

When the system default is NTO1, the system assumes each report is NTO1 until the first data page, even if 1TON is specified in the JDE or JDL. This arrangement allows you to use DJDE-selected JDEs and JDLs that invoke NTO1 after a series of banner pages.

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Additional sysgen parameters

Command Description

Type of sysgen Sysgen, auto sysgen, or mini sysgen can be performed by

System ID Each system can be assigned a name of up to 30 alphanumeric

SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

In addition to the configuration options listed previously, you may also need to supply the following information during the system generation process.

Table 3-5. Sysgen parameters

selecting appropriate commands from the Sysgen Command menu (table 2-1)

characters, including spaces. The ID displays in the following situations:

• Whenever the system is booted

• When a rollover and recovery occurs

• In a rollover dump

• Whenever a sysgen is performed

• On listings produced by the Editor

• On listings produced by the REPORT command to report

billing information.

Accounting file You are asked if you want to save user accounting information.

Remember that if a currently existing accounting file is not saved, you lose not only the accounting data but also the hierarchical data used to structure the file.

Report accounting You are asked if you want report accounting. This results in run

statistics being recorded for each report, as opposed to each job (which may contain several reports).

Setting default values After the sysgen completes , y ou may wa nt to adjust the

following parameters to which the sysgen automatically assigns default values:

• Maximum fonts per job (default 32)

• Maximum forms per job (default 12)

• Maximum graphics per job (default 32)

• Print file size (default of 425 cylinders is not determined

by a sysgen).

Refer to the

Operations Reference

values.

Xerox DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS

for information on modifying these

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SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

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Precautions

4. 4Sysgen and sysgen-related procedures

This chapter contains information to perform the system generation for the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS.

Before you begin a sysgen, make sure you comply with the foll owing points:

• Do not overwrite the current version of the system files with

system files from previous software versions.

• Do not copy the current version system file types to a system

with an older version of software.

Performing a full sysgen

When to use a full sysgen In the full sysgen procedure, all system disks are formatted and the

Backing up user files It is important to back up all user files.

Sysgen media A full sysgen can be performed from tape, cartridge, or host. The

Use the information given below when performing a full sysgen.

operating system software is installed on the system disks. A full sysgen is normally performed in the following situations:

• A new system is installed

• A system disk is replaced

• Read errors or other disk problems have occurred

• When required for a specific system or patch.

Caution: If the disk being formatted contains user files, be sure to back up those files before formatting because they will be deleted from the disk.

step-by-step procedures provided in the following section are for a full sysgen from any medium.

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SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Choosing a format command

Table 4-1 lists the differences between the FORMAT and ERASE commands used for formatting the system disks prior to sysgen.

Table 4-1. Differences between format and erase commands

FORMAT command ERASE command

Full sysgen procedure summary

• Deletes all files except

the MBAIS file

• Performs a sector check

• Flags any new bad block

areas.

You must use when:

• Replacing a system disk

• Saves both the MBAIS and

bad block files.

• Does not perform a new

sector check.

Use if you are confident of your system disk integrity.

• Installing an additional

disk into the system

• Read errors or other disk

problems have occurred

• Verifying the integrity of

the system disk and the MBAIS data.

Use the following procedure when performing a full sysgen.

Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disks to be formatted Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into the main memory. Step 3. Use either the FORMAT or the ERASE command to format the

system disks. Ref er to the co mparison table 4-1 and the “For matti ng a system disk” or “Erasing a system disk” procedure later in this chapter.

Step 4. Install the new operating system software (OSS) using the SYSGEN

command. a. Define the system configuration b. Load the operating system software c. Apply system patches (automatic) d. Apply any OSS or user patches.

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Full sysgen procedur e

The following table lists the steps used to perform a full sysgen. Table 4-2. Steps to perform a full sysgen

Step Action System response

1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the selected peripheral device.

2. Press the Boot button. The following is displayed:

READY

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3. Key in:

BT (boot from tape), BC (boot from 1/4-inch cartridge tape), or BX (boot from 36-track 3490E

cartridge)

4. Format the system disks by entering FORMAT or ERASE and pressing <ENTER> .

NOTE: System responses reflect the format procedure. The Erase procedure mimics the format procedure with the exceptions of "erase" appearing in some places where format had been displayed.

The command menu displays:

COMMANDS DISPLAY COMMANDS BOOT Boot the operating system SYSGEN Build or update system files on disk from tape or host FORMAT Format and initialize disk pack HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to disk AUTO Auto Sysgen MINI Configuration change only ERASE Erase all files.

The following message displays:

Formatting/Erasing the disks will destroy the data.

Do you still want to format/erase the disk(s)? (y or n)

5. Enter Y to continue with the format A re you sure? [y or n]

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Table 4-2. Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)

Step Action System response

6. Enter Y t o confirm t hat y ou want to continue the formatting of the disk(s).

NOTE: DP1: through DP3: will only be displayed if installed.

For Y, the following is displayed:

**SCSI FORMAT/ERASE VERSION XX RUNNING** Program operating mode: FORMAT Located DP0: ...(manufacturer) (disk type) Located DP1: ...(manufacturer) (disk type) Located DP2: ...(manufacturer) (disk type) Located DP3: ...(manufacturer) (disk type)

FORMAT OPTIONS:

1. All disks

2. Selected disk(s) >

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Step Action System response

7. Enter the option number and press <ENTER>. Option 1 selects all disk drives installed on

the controller.

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Option 2 allows individual drives to be selected.

Enter the drive unit number to be formatted. If more than one drive unit is to be formatted, enter all selected drive unit numbers separated by commas.

Such as: >0,1,3

Then press <ENTER>.

Enter the disk units to format

DP0: CONFIRM (Y/N)

The following information is displayed for the disks selected to be formatted:

Disk characteristics (DPx:) Manufacturer & Type: (manufacturer) (disk

type) Unit Serial Number: nnnnn

Usable capacity: cccc MB Number of 512-byte sectors: ssssss Number of heads: h Number of tracks: ttttt

Spare sectors per cylinder: s Spare tracks per device: tt

>>>Enter "Y" to confirm that you want to continue

NOTE: Only one disk’s information will be displayed at a time. Entering Y will display the next installed disk or cause sysgen to continue.

8. Enter Y and press <ENTER> 1. Format Selected Disk(s)

2. Abort Format Enter selection:

9. Enter 1 and press <ENTER>. Entering 1 causes the formatting of the

selected disks to occur. The following is displayed for DP0: selected

or it is the only drive in the controller:

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Table 4-2. Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)

Step Action System response

******************************************************************************* * Disk unit * 0 * 1 * 2 * 3 * ******************************************************************************* * Drive Type * * * * * ******************************************************************************* * Disk Status * Selected * Not present * Not Present * Not present * ******************************************************************************* *Format * * * * * * Elapsed * mm:ss * * * * * Time * * * * * ****************************************************************************** * Total * * * * * * Usable * * * * * * Sectors * * * * * *******************************************************************************

When formatting is completed the following is displayed:

Format/Erase program completed. System does not have an ID record Enter system id of up to 30 characters

....*....*....*....*....*....*

10. Enter the system ID record of up to 30 characters and press <ENTER>.

System ID IS: xxxxx (the ID record that you just entered.)

Do you want to enter a new system id?

’y’ or ’n’

11. Enter N and <ENTER >. Initializing disk drive 0

Creating file BITMAP .$Y$ on drive 0 Creating file MSBLK .$Y$ on drive 0 Creating file BADBLK .$Y$ on drive 0 Creating file CDLYL .$Y$ on drive 0 ENTER CMD (’C’ FOR MENU)>

12. Key in SYSGEN and press <ENTER>. * Sysgen program running *

System ID is: xxxxx

Do you want to enter a new system id? 'y' or 'n'

13. Enter N and <ENTER> to allow the sysgen to continue. Go to step 15.

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Step Action System response

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14. Enter Y and <ENTER> to allow the previously entered ID to be changed.

Key in the new ID and press <ENTER>.

NOTE: When you enter N, sysgen will continue. If you enter Y, you will be able to change the system ID again.

15. If configured, enter the Ethernet address provided by Xerox and press <ENTER>.

16. Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and <ENTER> response causes the change menu to display. Each time a change is made, the change question is asked until an N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen program continues.

17. To discard the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter Y.

To save the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter N.

Enter system ID of up to 30 characters

....*....*....*....*....*....*

* System ID IS: xxxxx Do you want to enter a new system id?

’y or ’n’

Enter Ethernet Network Address >

The base configuratio n and the system configuration options are displayed followed by:

Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ or ’n’

Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter ’y’ or ’n

18 Enter ’h’ (for host/online sysgen) or ’t’ (for

offline sysgen) and press <ENTER>.

Creating fi le DISPCF.SYS on drive 0.

Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or

't’

Reading files from tape/host is displayed.

Each file is read from the online channel or tape and placed on the disk.

NOTE: The system response is for offline sysgen. For online sysgen refer to step 9 of the Online Update

Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive n

xxxxxx is the system file name, yyy is the system file type, and n is the drive number that the file is

stored onto. When sysgen completes, the following mess age displays:

* Tape rewinding * Sysgen process successful *

* Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd ['C' for Menu]>

19. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>. The OSS loads onto the system disk.

Loading program . .

Time prompt appears.

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Table 4-2. Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)

Step Action System response

20. Enter the date and time. Entry of the

The time window displays.

seconds (ss) is optional.

Enter Y or N to indicate whether time and date are correct.

mm/dd/ y y hh: mm:ss

ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS DISPLAYED (Y/ N)?

21. The system displays:

**Applying sysgen patches** The following patches may be selected by

PATCH-ID: PATCH-ID INVOKES

---------------- --------------

MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts only.

Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:

22. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the

***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES***

system and press <ENTER>, OR just press <ENTER>.

** Sysgen patches completed** ** Deleting sysgen patches**

*! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds !*

The system reboots, the OS2660 accounting reports message appears.

23. Select Yes for 2000 reports or No for 100 reports.

Upon your selection of Yes or No, the system begins and completes the loading and testing process

When complete the following displays:

; WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IPM FILES AT THIS TIME? (Y/N)

24 Enter Y and press <ENTER>. IFU IPFNTS IPFNTS

Lists all font families as they are compiled in the following format.

IF1100 Font family "(specific font family)"

Upon completion of compilation, the system automatically goes to logon class 1 and displays:

Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss

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Table 4-2. Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)

Step Action System response

25. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of this chapter.

This completes a full sysgen.

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Performing an offline updat e sysgen

Use the information given below when performing a offline update sysgen.

When to use An offline update sysgen is normally performed for the following

purposes:

• To add major new features to the existing operating system

• To replace the existing version of the operat i ng system with a

new version.

No disk format required System disks are not formatted prior to an update sysgen, so user

files need not be backed up as long as there is sufficient room on the disks to generate the new system.

Choosing a sysgen command

There are two types of sysgen commands. The following informations describes each and when to use.

• The SYSGEN command updates system files from a system

software tape (SST) or cartridge, and gives you the option of making configuration changes, deleting the accounting file, and recompiling the font files.

• The AUTO command updates system files from either a SST or

a SSC. It enables you to recompile the font files. There is no configuration update, and the account file is saved automatically.

Note: If you invoke any one of these commands after a FORMAT command, a full sysgen is performed.

Offline update sysgen procedure summary

The following steps are used to perform an update sysgen.

Step 1. Load the sysgen processor into main memory. If you are installing a

new version of the operating system, make sure to load the new sysgen processor.

Step 2. Install the new OSS using either the SYSGEN or AUTO command. Step 3. Apply patches.

Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file.

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Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command

The following table lists the steps used to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command.

Table 4-3. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using

the AUTO command

Step Action System response

1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the selected peripheral device.

Verify the existence of sufficient disk space, using the FCHECK command. Each disk must have a minimum of 3000 contiguous sectors free. If the number of available sectors is below 3000:

• Back up as many files as necessary to

obtain the minimum number of free sectors.

• Delete the saved files from disk.

• Compress the disk.

2. Press the Boot button. The following is displayed:

Ready $

3. Key in:

BT (boot from tape) BC (boot from 1/4-inch cartridge tape), or BX (boot from 36-track 3490E cartridge)

4. Key in AUTO and press <ENTER>. * Sysgen program running *

The command menu displays:

COMMANDS Display commands BOOT Boot the operating system SYSGEN Build or update system files on disk from tape or host FORMAT Format and initialize disk pack HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to disk AUTO Auto Sysgen MINI Configuration change only ERASE Erase all files

System ID is: xxxxx

Do you wish to continue auto sysgen: ’y’ or ’n’

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Table 4-3. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using

the AUTO command (continued)

Step Action System response

5. Key in Y and press <ENTER>. This will be an auto sysgen

Reading files from tape/host is displayed .

Each file is read from tape and placed on the disk. Creating file xxxxxx.y yy on drive d

xxxxxx is the system file name, yyy is the system file type, and d is the drive number that the file is

stored onto.

When sysgen completes, the following mess age displays:

* Tape rewinding *Sysgen process successful* * Sysgen program off *

Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>

6. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>. The OSS loads onto the system disk.

Loading program . . .

Time prompt appears.

7. Enter the date and time. Entry of the seconds (ss) is optional.

Enter Y or N to indicate whether time and date are correct.

The time window displays

mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss

ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS DISPLAYED (Y/N)?

8. The system displays:

**Applying sysgen patches** The following patches may be selected by

PATCH-ID: PATCH-ID INVOKES

------- ------MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts

only. Enter patch ID's or press ENTER:

9. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the system and press <ENTER>, OR just press <ENTER>.

***RESUMING SYSTGEN PATCHES***

** Sysgen patches completed** ** Deleting sysgen patches** * ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *

The system reboots and displays:

; WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IMP FILES AT THIS TIME? (Y/N)

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Table 4-3. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using

the AUTO command (continued)

Step Action System response

10. Enter Y and press <ENTER>. IFU IPFNTS IPFNTS

Lists all font families as they are compiled in the following format.

IF1100 Font family "(specific font family)"

Upon completion of compilation, the system automatically goes to logon class 1 and displays:

Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss

11. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of this chapter.

This completes the update sysgen using the auto command.

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Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command

The following table lists the steps used to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command.

Table 4-4. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using

the SYSGEN command

Step Action System response

1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the selected peripheral device.

Verify the existence of sufficient disk space, using the FCHECK command. Each disk must have a minimum of

3000 contiguous sectors free. If the number of available sectors is below 3000:

• Back up as many files as necessary to

obtain the minimum number of free sectors.

• Delete the saved files from disk.

• Compress the disk.

2. Press the Boot button. The following is displayed:

READY $

3. Key in:

BT (boot from tape) BC (boot from 1/4-inch cartridge tape), or BX (boot from 36-track 3490E cartridge)

4. Key in SYSGEN and press <ENTER>. * Sysgen program running *

5. Enter N and <ENTER> to allow the sysgen to continue. Go to step 7.

The command menu displays:

System ID is: xxxxx Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y’

or ’n’

6. Enter Y and <ENTER> to allow the previously entered ID to be changed. Key in the new ID and press <ENTER>.

NOTE: When you enter no, sysgen will continue. If you enter yes, you will be able to change the system ID again.

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Enter system ID of up to 30 characters

....*....*....*....*....*....*

System ID IS: xxxxx Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y

or ’n’

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Table 4-4. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using

the SYSGEN command (continued)

Step Action System response

7. Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>. Do you want to save the accounting file?

enter ’y’ or ’n’

8. Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and <ENTER> response cause s the change menu to display. Each time a change is made, the change question is asked until an N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen program continues.

9. To discard the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter Y.

The base configuration and the system configuration options are displayed followed by:

Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ or ’n’ >

Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’>

Is continuation of sysgen required: (y or n)

To save the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter N.

Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or ’t’

Enter Y and <ENTER>.

10. Enter ’t’ and press <ENTER>. Reading files from tape/host is displayed.

Each file is read from the online channel or tape and placed on the disk.

Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive n xxxxxx is the system file name, yyy is the system file type, and

11. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>. The OSS loads onto the system disk.

12. Enter the date and time. Entry of the seconds (ss) is optional.

Enter Y or N to indicate whether time and date are correct.

n is the drive ID number that the file is stored onto.

When sysgen completes, the following message displays:

* Tape rewinding * Sysgen process successful *

* Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>

Loading program . . .

Time prompt appears.

The time window displays. mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss

ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS DISPLAYED (Y/N)?

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Table 4-4. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using

the SYSGEN command (continued)

Step Action System response

13. The system displays:

**Applying sysgen patches** The following patches may be selected by

PATCH-ID: PATCH-ID INVOKES

-------- ------MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts

only. Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:

14. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the

***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES**** system and press <ENTER>, OR just pre ss <ENTER>.

** Sysgen patches completed**

** Deleting sysgen patches**

* ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *

The system reboots and displays:

; WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IMP FILES

AT THIS TIME? (Y/N)

15. Enter Y and press <ENTER>. IFU IPFNTS IPFNTS Lists all font families as they are compiled, in the following

format.

IF1100 Font family "(specific font family)"

Upon completion of compilation, the system automatically goes to logon class 1 and displays:

Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss

16. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of

this chapter. This completes update sysgen using the sysgen comm and.

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Performing an online up date sysgen

Use the following procedure when performing an online update sysgen.

When to use You can use the SYSGEN command to download SST files from a

host computer to an online-only or an online/offline switchable printing system to generate a new system. This type of sysgen is normally performed for the following purposes:

• To add major new features to the existing operating system

• To replace the existing version of the operat i ng system with a

new version.

No disk format required System disks are not formatted prior to an update sysgen. You do not

need to back up your files as long as there is sufficient room on the disks to generate the new system.

Online update sysgen procedure summary

SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Use the following procedure when performing a online update sysgen.

Step 1. Load the current sysgen processor into main memory. Step 2. Use a SYSGEN command to download the new sysgen processor

into the ma in memory.

Step 3. Use another SYSGE N command to down load system files that are

then used by the processor to build the new operating system.

Step 4. Apply patches.

Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file.

Steps to perform an online update sysgen

The following table lists the steps used to perform online update sysgen.

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Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen

Step Action System Response

1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the

selected peripheral device. Verify the existence of sufficient disk

space, using the FCHECK command. Each disk must have a minimum of 3000 contiguous sectors free. If the number of available sectors is below 3000:

• Compress the disk.

• Back up as many files as necessary to

obtain the minimum number of free sectors.

• Delete the saved files from disk.

Refer to the

LPS Operations Reference

informatio n.

2. Press the Boot button. The following is displayed:

3. Enter BD and press <EN TER>.

NOTE: This step assumes that a version of the operating system already resides on the disks. If this is not the case, you must load a version of the sysgen processor from tape (by entering BT) and perform a full or update sysgen.

4. Enter SYSGEN and press <ENTER>. This starts the current processor sysgen procedure and the

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READY $

The command menu displays:

following message displays:

* Sysgen program running * System ID is: xxxxx

Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y’ or ’n’

5. Enter N to retain the existing ID or Yto enter

a new system ID and press <ENTER>.

6. Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>. The base configuration and the system configuration

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Do you want to save the accounting file?

enter 'y' or ’n'

options are displayed followed by:

Do you wish to make any changes? Enter 'y' or 'n'

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Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen

Step Action System Response

7. Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and

<ENTER> response causes the change menu to display. Each time a change is made, the change question is asked until an N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen program continues.’

To discard the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter Y.

To save the changes you just made and

Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’ >

Is continuation of sysgen required? (y or n)

continue sysgen, enter N.

8. Enter Y and <ENTER>. Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or

’t’

9. For an online sysgen, Enter H (host) and

Waiting to read files from host.

press <ENTER>.

You can then submit a job from the host to transmit the next-to-las t SST file to t he printing system. This fi le contains the new sysgen processor, which you must use to build the

Request the host operator to vary the

new operating system

printing system online.

Notes:

You must use a host utility program to advance the SST to the next-to-last file. This file, which consists of 128-byte and 8192-byte fixed-format blocks, must be deblocked to 128-block records (without adding page numbering or reformatting the data) before transmission to the LPS. Refer to the appendix for an example of a typical host utility program for file tra nsmission.

If you have a user-created SST for an online system, you do not need to advance the tape to transfer the first file (which contains the new sysgen processor). Simply mount the tape and initiate the file transfer process at the host.

System files are listed as they are read in from the host onto the system disks.

Enter N and <ENTER>.

End of tape found. Is another tape to be sent? y or n

Vary offline at host. Then enter ’C’

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Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen

Step Action System Response

10. Request the host operator to vary the

printing system offline, then enter C. (You need not press <ENTER>.)

When the sysgen completes processing, the following is displayed

* Sysgen process successful * * Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>

11. Press the Boot button. The following is displayed:

READY $

12. Enter BD and press <ENTER>. This loads the new sysgen processor, that you just retrieved from the host, into main memory from the system disks.

The command menu displays:

13. Enter SYSGEN and press <ENTER>. This starts the sysgen procedure from the new sysgen processor.

* Sysgen program running * System ID is: xxxxx

Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y’ or ’n’

14. Enter N to retain the existing ID or Y to

enter a new system ID and press

Do you want to save the accounting file? enter ’y’ or n’

<ENTER>.

15. Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>. The base configuration and the system configuration options are displayed followed by:

Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ or ’n’>

Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’>

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Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen

Step Action System Response

17. To discard the changes you just made and

continue sysgen, enter Y. To save the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter N. Enter Y and <ENTER>.

18. For an online sysgen, enter H (host) and

press <ENTER>.

19. Request the host operator to vary the

printing system online. NOTE: The host job is identical to the one

used in step 10, except that it spaces one file farther down the SST.

20. Enter Y or N depending on whether

additional data is to be transmitted.

21. Request the host operator to vary the

printing system offline, then enter C and press <ENTER>.

Is continuation of sysgen required? (y or n) Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or

’t’ >

Waiting to read files from host.

You can then submit a job from the host to transmit the last SST file to the print ing system. This file co nt a ins a concatenation of all system files on the SST. The new sysgen processor uses these files to build a new operating system on the LPS system disks.

System files are listed as they are read in from the host onto the system disks.

End of tape found. Is another tape to be sent? y or n

When N is selected the following is displayed.

Vary offline at host. Then enter ’C’

The sysgen finishes processing and the

* Sysgen process successful * * Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>

22. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>. The OSS loads onto the system disk.

Loading program . . .

Time prompt appears.

23. Enter the date and time. Entry of the mm/

dd/yy seconds (ss) is optional.

The time window displays

hh:mm:ss

Enter Y or N to indicate whether time and date are correct.

ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS DISPLAYED (Y/N)?

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Table 4-5. Steps to perform an online update sysgen

Step Action System Response

24. The system displays:

**Applying sysgen patches** The following patches may be selected by

PATCH-ID: PATCH-ID INVOKES

-------- ------MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler

fonts only.

Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:

25. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the

***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES***

system and press <ENTER>, OR just press <ENTER>.

** Sysgen patches completed** ** Deleting sysgen patches** * ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *

The system reboots and displays: ;WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IPM FILES AT

THIS TIME? (Y/N)

26. Enter Y and press <ENTER>. IFU IPFNTS IPFNTS Lists all font families as they are compiled in the following

format.

IF1100 Font family "(specific font family)"

Upon completion of compilation, the system automatically goes to logon class 1 and displays:

Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss

27. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the "Steps for loading incremental patches" section at the end

of this chapter. This completes online sysgen.

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Performing a mini sysgen

When to use You can use the MINI command to make changes to the logical

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Use the following procedure when performing a mini sysgen.

configuration of the system, such as:

• change the configuration options of the current system

• deactivate or reactivate features and configuration options that

were installed as part of a previous full or update sysgen.

Note: Make sure the logical configuration (the features specified in the configuration options) and the physical configuration (the hardware that supports those features) are the same before performing a sysgen.

If you perform a sysgen and some device in the physical configuration is missing from the logical configuration, that device may be unusable after the sysgen is performed.

Mini sysgen procedure summary

Step 1. Review the configuration options provided in the “Configuration

Step 2. Use the MINI command to display the Configuration Options menu. Step 3. Select or specify your desired options.

Table 4-6 lists the steps used to perform a mini sysgen.

menu” section of the “Sysgen configuration options” chapter.

Note: If you are using a LINK terminal, do not use the <BACKSPACE> key. If you use <BACKSPACE>, characters will scroll across the screen and you will have to start the SYSGE N process again.

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Step Action System response

1. Press the Boot button. The following is displayed:

2. Key in BD (boot from system disk). The command menu displays:

Table 4-6. Steps to perform a mini sysgen

READY $

3. Key in MINI and press <ENTER>. The base configuration and the system configuration options are displayed followed by:

Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’ or ’n’ >

4. Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and

<ENTER> response causes the change menu to display. Each time a change is made, the change question is asked until an N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen program continues.

To discard the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter Y.

Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’

To save the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter N.

Enter N and <ENTER>.

5. Creating file DISPCF.SYS on drive 0.

* Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd (’C’ for Menu)>

6. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>. The OSS loads onto the system disk. The system begins and completes the loading and

testing process. When complete the following displays:

Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss

8. This completes a mini sysgen.

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Formatting a system disk

When to use You can use the FORMAT command to format one or more of the

SYSGEN AND SYSGEN-RELATED PROCEDURES

Formatting a system disk is used whenever the following system changes occur:

LPS system disks and to flag any new bad block areas. Disks are formatted when:

• A new system is generated from a SST.

• An additional disk is factored into the system.

• A system disk is replaced.

• Read errors or other disk problems have occurred.

• A new version of software is installed that has a new format

program.

• A patch is installed which explicitly requires that the disk be

formatted.

Note: The FORMAT command deletes all files except the MBAIS file, performs a sector check, and flags any new bad block areas. The ERASE command saves the existing MBAIS and bad block files; no new sector check is performed.

Disk formatting summary

Caution: Contact your site representative before formatting

system disks

Caution: When you are installing a new system or a new version of software, do not boot from disk. You must boot the sysgen processor from the system software tape, so that you use the format program contained in the new version of software.

The following steps are used to format a disk:

Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disk to be formatted. Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into main memory. Step 3. Invoke the FORMAT com man d. Step 4. Select the disks to be formatted. Step 5. When the format procedure is complete, continue the full sysgen

process.

Steps to format a system disk

Refer to steps 1 through 11 of the full sysgen procedures for the format procedures.

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Erasing a system disk

Disk erasing summary

You can use the ERASE command is used to remove all files from the LPS system disks. Disks may be erased when:

• A new system is generated from a SST.

• A new version of software must be installed on a disk which has

first been formatted or erased.

Note: The ERASE command saves the existing MBAIS and bad block files; sector check is not performed. To erase all four disks takes less than 1 minute. The FORMAT command deletes all files except the MBAIS file, formats the disk, performs a sector check, and flags any bad blocks.

Use the following steps to erase a disk:

Steps to erase a disk

Step 1. Back up any user files residing on the disk to be erased Step 2. Load the sysgen processor into main memory. Step 3. Invoke the ERASE command. Step 4. Select the disks to be erased. Step 5. When the erase procedure is complete, continue the full sysgen

process.

Refer to steps 1 through 11 of the full sysgen procedures for the format procedures. Instead of entering FORMAT in step 4, enter ERASE. The Erase procedure mimics the format procedure with the

exceptions of “erase” appearing in some places where format is displayed.

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A. ASample JCL for transmission

of system software tapes

You must use a h ost utility p ro gr a m to ad va n ce the system software tape (SST) to the beginning of the next-to-last and last files. These files, which consist of 128-byte and 8192-byte blocks, must be deblocked to 128 byte records before transmission to the Xerox printing system.

The following is a sample JCL using the IEBGENER host utility to send the concatenated files to a Xerox laser printing system. In the example, 01E is the device address of the prin ter. For illustration purposes, the tape to be transmitted contains 421 individual system files. Appended to these 421 files is a dummy ENDFIL file, a file containing the sysgen processor program, and a concatenated file containing the preceding 423 files. The first parameter after LABEL= is the file number of the file to be transmitted (in this case, file number

424). Table A-1. Sample JCL using the IEBGENER

//LOADXERX EXEC PGM=IEBGENER,REGION=80K //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=A SYSIN DD DUMMY SYSUT2 DD UNIT=O1E, DCB =(RE CFM =F B,LRECL=128,BLKSIZE=128) SYSUT1 DD UN IT=TAPE,DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRCEL=128,BLKSIZE=8162),DSN=XEROX

DISP=OLD,LABEL=(424,NL,EXPDT=98000),VOL=S ER=XEROXO

Note: Some host operating systems may require that an FCB and UCSB be transmitted with the job. These are accepted but ignored.

The program (for example, IEBGENER) that transmits files to the Xerox printer does not add page numbers or reformat the data. No additional records may be added between the files.

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Glossary

A3 Paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm.

A4 Paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm.

abort To terminate the printing of a job or execution of a program before it

completes.

algorithm Computational procedure that can be repeated any number of times.

alignment Positioning of an image on a page for printing.

alphanumeric Set of characters including the letters A through Z, numerals 0

through 9, and all printable special symbols.

AIM Ancillary IOT message processor. System task that initializes the

client layer between the printer and the system controller. It also displays the Fault, Hint, and information messages.

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Standard 7-bit

code that represents alphanumeric information. Each alphanum eric character and several nonprinting characters are assigned a binary number, covering 128 possible characters. It is used for information interchange among data processing systems, data communication systems, and associated equipment.

application Use to which a computer program or system is put, for example,

sorting employee records.

applications software Host- or LPS-resident software that directs the computer to perform

specific tasks or functions as opposed to the software used to operate the computer. Common business applications include payroll, accounting, and inventory.

ascender Portion of alphabetic character that rises above the body of the

character (its x-height portion). See also descender; x height.

asynch ronous Transmission in data communication s controlled by start and stop

elements at the beginning and end of each character. Thus, time intervals between transmitted characters may be unequal in length.

B4 Paper size measuring 250 by 353 mm.

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background job Low-priority job, usually batched, that is executed automatically as

system resources become available.

backup file File copied to a storage medium for safekeeping in case the original

is damaged or lost.

band Rectangular area in printer memory into which an image sent to the

printer from a computer is divided.

batch processing Allows for repetitive operations to be performed sequentially on

batched data without much involvement of the computer operator.

baud Measurement of data rate in bits per second. This term is used to

describe information flow between two devices. Unit of data transmitting and receiving speed is roughly equal to a single bit per second. Common baud rates are 110, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, and

9600.

binary Numbering system based on 2 that uses only the symbols 0 and 1.

Binary is used in computers and related devices since information can be represented with electric pulses (0=off, 1=on). Most computer calculations are binary.

binary digit (bit) In the binar y num beri n g system, either of th e characters 0 or 1. The

“bit” is the base unit of information used by computers. It can take the form of a magnetized spot, an electric pulse, or a positive or negative charge. A sequentially stored set of bits represents a character on a computer.

Multiplier s a re : 1 or 0 byte = 8,192 bits kilobyte (KB) or 1,024 bytes = 8,388,608 bits. Computer space equivalents are:

1.5 KB = about 1 single-spaced typed page 30 KB = about 20 typed pages 150 KB = about 100 typed pages

binary synchronous transmission Data transmission in which synchronization of characters is

controlled by timing signals generated at the sending and receiving stations.

bit Abbreviation for binary digit, the smallest unit of information

recognized by a computer. See also binary digit.

bit map Visual representation of graphic images in which a bit defines a

picture element (pixel); for example, if a bit is 1, the corresponding pixel is printed.

bit mapped Display image generated bit by bit for each point or dot. A software-

driven scanner is used to create characters or graphics.

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blocking Process of combining two or more records into a single block of data

which can then be moved, operated upon, or stored, as a single unit by the computer.

block length Number of characters or bytes contained in a block of data (the block

is treated as a unit within the computer). Block length is usually invariable within a system and may be specified in units such as records, words, computer words, or characters.

boot To load the initial instructions of a program into computer memory;

these instructions then direct the loading of the rest of the program. Booting may require entry of a few commands at the keyboard or the flip of a switch to begin the process.

bps bits per second. In serial communication, the instantaneous bit speed

with which a device or channel transmits a character.

BSC binary synchronous communication. 1. Communication using binary

synchronous line discipline. 2. Uniform procedure using a standardized set of control characters and control character sequences for synchronous transmission of binary-coded data between stations.

buffer Compartment of memory in which this data is stored during transfer

from one device to another. This is useful for accumulating data into blocks before storage or processing and for adjusting differences of speed between devices, or between a device and a communicating facility.

Bypass Transport Optional module that moves paper from the last stacker bin to a

finishing device.

byte Fixed number of bits (in data processing, usually 8) operated upon as

a unit. A byte may represent a character, a machine instruction, or some other logical unit of information.

carriage return Control character that causes the printing system to start printing at

the left margin of the current line unless set to be interpreted as a line end.

chann e l 1. In data communications, a path or line that enables two or more

devices to communicate (sometimes called a circuit, facility, or link).

2. In computers, a path for communication between the central processing unit (CPU) and input/output units, or between the CPU and peripheral devices.

character Single printable letter (A-Z), numeral (0-9), symbol (& % #), or

punctuation mark (, . ! ?) used to represent data. Characters can also be nonprinting, such as space, tab, or carriage return.

character cell Digitized space containing a single character within a font set.

character code Code representing alphanumeric information, for example, ASCII.

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character code identifier Code associated with the universal identifier “Xerox” to indicate the

version of the Xerox character code standard used to code Interpress strings.

character set Number of different characters used by a particular device, including

alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as symbols.

client layer The software interface used by the AIM task and the Output task to

communicate with the printer, allowing printing commands and fault and status information to be exchanged.

clocking A method of synch ronizing the sending and receiving of data

communications devices. Clocking allows synchronous transmission at high speeds.

cluster Group of paper feeder trays, usually containing the same size and

type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of one to six alphanumeric characters. See also stock; stockset.

CME copy modification entry. Entry modifying the output printing

characteristics of a report on a copy-to-copy basis.

code 1. Set of symbols representing data or instructions to a computer. 2.

To write a list of instructions (software) to cause the product/system to perform specified operations.

code conversion Translation of one type of character or symbol code to another.

collate To arrange or assemble into ordered sets.

column Vertical arrangement of characters.

command User instruction to a computer, using the system controller keyboard.

Commands are words, mnemonics, or characters that cause a computer to perform predefined operations. Coded instruction to a computer or computer-based system.

command language Set of commands that can be used for a system, such as how the

system can be instructed to perform a task.

comment Explanations written with program instructions. They are ignored by

the computer.

communication line Telecommunication line connecting devices at one location with

devices at other locations in order to transmit and receive information.

communication link Physical means, such as data link, connecting one location to

another to transmit and receive information.

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communications Ability of two d ev ic e s to tra ns mit informa tio n to ea ch other.

compatibility Characteristic of computer equipment permitting one device to use

the same information or programs as another device without conversion or code modification.

compiler Software that translates instructions written in high-level language

into machine language for execution by a system.

computer Functional unit capable of performing substantial computations,

including numerous arithmetic or logic operations without human intervention during a run.

computer la nguage Computer-oriented language consisting solely of computer

instructions. See also machine language.

computer system Central processing unit (CPU) with main storage, input/output

channels and devices, control units, and external storage devices connected to it.

GLOSSARY

concatenate To connect or link in a series, as when files are grouped together for

faster processing. See also job concatenation mode.

consol e Functional unit containing devices used by an operator to

communicate with an operating system. It may consist of a display, keyboard, and certain switches or other controls.

consumable supplies Supplies such as paper and dry ink that are depleted (used up)

during the course of normal printer operation.

continuo us pri nti ng Ref ers to Interpress job integrity under any of the following

conditions: excessive graphics, forms, or font use problems.

control pro gr a m Program that supports the operating system by monitoring the flow of

jobs, tasks, processing, and so on, within the system; for example, a data communication program.

coordinate Point on the x and y axis that determines a grid position.

copy To dupl icate data in a new location or on an additional storage

medium, for example, to copy files from disk to tape.

copy-sensitive Term used to indicate jobs in which multiple copies of a report will

contain different data, as with paychecks and banking statements.

cpi characters per inch. Designates the number of characters per inch

for a particular typeface. See also pitch.

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CPU central processing unit. Interprets and executes instructions,

performs all operations and calculations, and controls input and output units and auxiliary attachments.

data 1. In general, facts, numbers, letters, symbols, and so on, which can

be processed or produced by a computer. 2. In data processing, the source data or raw data entered for processing, as opposed to the results obtained by processing.

database Information to meet specific processing and retrieval needs.

Generally applies to integrated file of data, arranged for access by many subsystems.

data communications Transmission and reception of encoded information over

telecommunication lines.

data file Collection of related data records organized in a specific manner so

that each record is similarly structured, for example, a payroll file set up with one record for each employee, last name first, indicating the rate of pay and all deductions.

data processing Operations carried out on data by means of algorithms and programs

to produce information or a specific result. The rearrangement of data into a suitable form for further use.

data rate In data communications, the rate at which a channel carries data,

measured in bits per second (bps).

data s t orage Preservation of data on various media, for example, tape, disks,

magnetic bubble memory, and so on.

data transmission Transmission of coded data over telephone or other

telecommunication lines.

debug To detect and correct errors in a program.

decompose To break down into component parts, such as when Interpress

breaks down a Font Interchange Standard (FIS) master to compile font information.

default Value assigned to a field by the system. Default fields may be used

for such items as document formats, menu selections, input fields, font selection, and paper or image size. The default value of a field may be changed.

descender Portion of alphabetic character that extends below the baseline. See

also ascender, x height.

device Any piece of hardware other than the central processing unit (CPU).

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digitize To express or represent data in digital (binary) form so that it can be

processed electronically.

disk drive Device that can read or write magnetic media.

display Viewing device (monitor) that visu all y communi ca te s system

warnings, status, and error messages and reflects operator interaction with the system on a display.

DJDE Dynamic Job Descriptor Entry. Command within an input data stream

used to modify the printing environment dynamically.

DMR Command parameter that designates a Digital Equipment

Corporation host system.

document 1. Data medium and the data recorded on it, usually permanent,

which can be read by you or a computer. 2. Collection of information pertaining to a specific subject or related subjects.

dot Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch, for example,

300 dots per inch (dpi). It may also be referred to as a picture element (pixel) or spot.

download To copy files using communication lines from the host onto LPS

system disks.

dry ink Minute dry particles of resin and carbon black used to create images.

Dry ink can accept an electrical charge.

duplex pri nti ng P rinting on both sides (front and back) of a page. See also simplex

printing.

EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. Coded

character set consisting of 8-bit coded characters. It can accommodate 256 characters.

edgemarking Use of graphic objects, usually lines or boxes, that bleed off the edge

of the physical page. See also physical page.

elect roni c publis hing Integrated production of documents on demand, using digitally

stored documents, computerized composition , and electronic printing systems.

elite Smallest size standard typewriter type: 12 characters per horizontal

inch. See also pica.

embedded blanks Blank spaces within a command line.

Ethernet Xerox local area network (LAN) that allows data to be transmitted by

cable from one device to another, enabling it to share the network.

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GLOSSARY

extende d m e trics Me as ureme nts used in Interpress to alter the size of fonts, allowing

more precision with character escapement. Used for rendered characters.

FCB forms control buffer. Buffer for controlling the vertical format of

printed output.

FDL forms description language. LPS-resident source language used for

designing electronic forms. See also FSL; form.

field 1. Part of a record that serves a similar function in all records of that

group, such as name and address field. 2. Area or setting of practical activity or application.

file Set of records or text that can be stored and retrieved. An organized,

named collection of records treated as a unit. For offline, it is the data between the two tape marks. For online, it is the data between banner pages.

file protection To prevent the contents on a disk or tape from being erased or written

over by disabling the write head of a unit.

firmware P erman ent programs stored in read-only memory (ROM).

FIS Font Interchange Standard. Standard that defines the digital

representation of fonts and character metrics for the generation of an entire series of Interpress fonts.

fixed font Font containing characters with fixed spacing. See also proportional

font.

fixed pitch Font set in which every character cell has the same width. In

reference to character sets, this term describes typefaces in which all character cells are of equal width. Monospaced as opposed to proportional spaced.

fixed spacing Arrangement of characters on a line so that all characters occupy the

same amount of horizontal space.

floating accent Nonspacing accent characters that can be combined with characters

and printed as a composite.

font Set of image s, usually characters and symbol s, having com mon

characteristics such as style, width, height, and weight.

form 1. Compil ed forms source library (.FSL) file. 2. Printed or typed

document with blank spaces for inserting information. Specific arrangement of lines, text, and graphics stored in a computer under an identifying name. Page of data that, when preceded by proper commands, is stored on the system disk as a permanent file. It may be merged with variable data by a form start command. See also FDL; FSL.

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format 1. Layout of a document , including margins, page len gth, line

spacing, typeface, and so on. 2. In data storage, the way the surface of a disk is organized to store data. 3. To prepare the surface of a disk for acceptance of data.

form feed Keyboard or printer control character that causes the printer to skip

the top of the next page.

FSL forms source library. Uncompiled collection of user-created files

containing FDL commands. Refer to FDL; form.

function keys Keyboard keys that produce no character but initiate a particular

machine function, such as delete.

fuse To affix dry ink to paper by heat or pressure or a combination of both.

GCR group code recording mode. Refers to the specific density of data

(such as 6250 bpi) as it is recorded on tape, which is measured in bits per inch (bpi).

graphics Use of lines and figures to display data, as opposed to using text.

grid Imaginary pattern of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines on a

page.

grid unit Smallest rectangle enclosed by horizontal and vertical lines on a grid.

The size of a grid unit is expressed as the length of one side of a rectangle.

halftone screen A tool used in offset printing, typesetting, and laser printing to convert

a continuous tone (such as photographic) image to dots, which allows the image to be rendered accurately in these printing processes.

hardcopy Machine output in permanent form, such as printed reports, listings,

and so on. Output in a permanent form (usually on paper or paper tape) rather than in temporary form, as on a display. Contains readable printed copy of machine (for example, computer) output.

hard values Nonoptimal adju stment of particular FIS fonts in terms of point size

and orientation.

hardware Physical components, such as mechanical, magnetic, and electronic

elements of a system, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules, and associated documentation. Hardware is operated by software and firmware.

HCF high-capacity feeder. Feeder tray capable of holding 2500 sheets of

20 pound/75 gsm paper. The high-capacity feeder trays are the primary paper supply for the DocuPrint 96/DocuPrint 96MX LPS. They are located in the bottom half of the feeder/stacker modules.

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HCS high-capacity stacker. Stacker bin capable of holding 2500 sheets of

20 pound/75 gsm paper. In the LPS, the high-capacity stacker bins are located in the top half of the feeder/stacker modules.

hexadecimal Numbering system with a base of 16. In this system, 10 through 15

are represented by A through F, respectively.

hierarchy Relative priority assigned to arithmetic or logical operations that must

be performed.

high-lev el la nguage Language consisting of words and symbols that are close to normal

English and, therefore, readily understandable by the user. Highlevel languages are oriented to problems or commercial procedures and are the source languages for most programs.

host Computer accessed by users which serves as a source of high-

speed data processing for workstations with less computer power. See also mainframe.

host interface Connection between network and host computer.

icon Symbol appearing on the printer control console that can be opened

to display a window or screen options.

id identifier. Character used to identify or name data and possibly to

indicate certain properties of that data.

image area Area on a physical page that may contain text or graphics.

information processing Generic term encompassing both word and data processing, used to

describe the entire scope of operations performed by a computer.

initialize 1. To prepare the magnetic surface of a blank diskette so that it can

accept data. 2. To set all information in a computer system to its starting values (usually the first step is accomplished when a program is booted).

input Data or text introduced into a computer-based system.

input/output General term encompassing the flow of data into and out of a system.

input processing Formatting control for the pages of a report.

insert To add text or graphics to a document.

interface Device by which two systems connect and communicate with each

other.

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interpolation Series of logical rules implemented in the printer to convert a 300 spi

input video stream to a 600 spi output video stream. Interpolation is functionally analogous to bit doubling (2x scaling), except the logical rules result in superior output.

Interpress Xerox standard that defines digital representation of lines for printing.

Interpress documents can be printed on any sufficiently powerful printer equipped with Interpress print software.

Interpress font utility (IFU) program Program used to convert FIS fonts to LPS fonts.

Interpress m aster File written according to the Interpress standard.

IPL initial program load. For the optional open-reel tape drive, the internal

initialization sequence whereby certain functions are loaded into random access memory (RAM).

JDE job descriptor entry. Collection of job descriptions. See also job; JSL.

JDL job descr iptor library. Collection of compiled job descriptions. See

also JSL.

GLOSSARY

job 1. Set of instruct ions (JDEs) def ining a u nit o f work fo r th e syste m. 2.

In setting a separation boundary through the Bin Full Criteria task, job refers to everything printed as the result of a single start command. See also JDE.

job concatenation mode In HIP, a mode in which multiple print jobs are processed as reports

in one print job. See also concatenate.

job control Program called into storage to prepare each job or job step to be run.

job manage m ent Collective functions of job scheduling and command processing.

JSL job source library. Collection of uncompiled job descriptions. See

also job; JDE; and JDL.

keyboard Group of alphabetic, numeric, and/or function keys used to enter

information into a system.

keyword Required part of a command. See also operator command.

label 1. In data storage, a reference to a file saved on tape or disk, a record

indicating the file name or date created, or other control information.

2. In programming, a name assigned to a particular instruction or portion of a program as a locational reference (the computer translates the label into an address).

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landscape page orientati on Orientation of print lines or top of an illustration parallel to the long

edge of the paper if the sheet is within the standard size range. (Sheets larger than standard have the reverse print orientation.)

languag e Defined set of characters and symbols combined together by specific

rules. See also high-level language; low-level language.

laser printi ng Technology that uses a laser to transfer character forms to a page by

direct or indirect means.

latent image Static charge present on the photoconductor before contact with dry

ink particles.

leading 1. Vertical distance between lines (also called line space), measured

from a baseline of one line to the baseline of the next. 2. Extra spacing between lines of type. 3. In typography, spacing between lines and paragraphs.

LED light emitting diode. Solid substance that glows when a current is

passed through it. Often used for indicator lights on disk drives or modems, as well as for displays on other electronic equipment.

LEF long-edge feed. The movement of paper through the printer in the

direction of the paper length (the longer side of a sheet of paper).

legal s ize Sheet the standard size of legal briefs, 8.5 by 14 inches.

letter size Paper sized 8.5 by 11 inches/216 by 279 mm.

library In data storage, a collection of related files or programs.

line One horizontal flow of characters.

line feed Control character that, unless set to be interpreted as a line end,

causes the printing system to begin printing in the current character position of the next line.

line t ables Internal data structures providing a record in memory of lines to be

drawn on a page.

listing Printout or display of the statements in a program, usually used as a

convenience in examining or editing programs.

literal Alphanumeric beginning with a letter, optionally including an asterisk,

period, colon, or slash, and not enclosed in single quotes.

load To enter data into storage or working registers.

location Place in which data can be stored.

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log Collection of messages or message segments placed on an auxiliary

storage device for accounting or data collection purposes.

logical page In the Xerox printing system s environm ent, a formatted page that is

smaller than the physical page. A logical page is defined by an origin, thus allowing more than one logical page to be placed on a physical page.

logo Small illustration or design, usually simple, typically used to identify

a company.

log off Procedure by which a user ends a session.

log on Procedure by which a user begins a session between an application

program and a logical unit.

magnetic media Term for all storage devices, such as disks, diskettes, and tape, on

which data is stored in the form of magnetized spots on surface of the media.

magnetic storage Use of magnetic media to store data, programs, and so on.

magnetic tape Flexible plastic tape, with one side offering a magnetic surface

suitable for storing computer data in the form of magnetized spots. Magnetic tape is often used for long-term storage since it can accommodate large volumes of information.

mainframe Central processing unit (CPU) and memory of a large computer.

More often used to denote any large computer of the t ype t hat might be used to control a group of smaller computers, terminals, or other devices. See also host.

margins White space on each side of printed text.

mask 1. Selection of bits from a storage unit by using an instruction that

eliminates the other bits in the unit. 2. In accessing files, a file name mask is used to refere nc e on e or mor e fil e s with sim ilar file-id (identifier) syntax. 3. In Interpress, a mask serves as a template, indicating the shape and position of an object on a page.

MB megabyte . Unit of one million bytes.

media Vehicles or devices by which information is stored or transmitted.

Classifications include source, input, and output.

medium Object or material on which data is stored, for example, magnetic

tape or floppy disk.

memory Space in a device where information is kept, or the ability of a device

to keep information until needed.

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menu List of available functions, commands, and options.

message Unit of information transmitted by one facility to another in a form that

the receiving facility can understand and act upon. The standard message format consists of a header (containing identifying and control information), followed by the actual message content, followed by a trailer (indicating that the message is completed).

metacode Same as “native mode.” The method of speaking to and controlling

the image generator. These controls are used by the character dispatcher to generate scan line information. This information is sent in the form of character specifications to the image generator, which uses it to compose the bit stream that modulates the laser.

MHz megahertz. 1. Unit of cycling speed ( one million cycles per second)

for an electromagnetic wave (in particular, a radio wave). 2. Sending and receiving stations of a radio wave transmission must be tuned in to the same unit of megahertz.

MICR Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. MICR allows a computer to

read characters printed in special metallic ink by scanning the shapes of their magnetic fields. MICR fields are often imprinted on bank checks before processing.

mode Manner in which an activity or process is carried out.

modem Device that converts digital information into an analog signal suitable

for sending over analog telecommunication lines. Also converts an analog signal from telecommunication lines into digital information.

module Cohesive unit within a program. It is consistent in its level and

identifiable in terms of loading or with other units.

network 1. System of geographically separate computers , linked to one

another over transmission lines. 2. Communication lines connecting a computer to its remote terminals.

nonimpact pri nter Printer that forms characters without any strikes of a key or element

against the paper.

object file Source file converted into machine language (binary code).

offline Devices not under the active control of a central processing unit. For

example, a computer makes output to a magnetic tape. The tape is then used by an offli ne pr inting system to produce p rinted data. Offline operations are much slower than online operations. See also online.

offset To place pages currently being printed in slightly different positions

from previous pages.

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offset printi ng Widely-used method of commercial and corporate printing, where ink

is picked up by a metal or paper plate, passed to an offset drum, and then passed to the paper.

online Devices under the direct control of a central processing unit, for

example a printing system in interactive communication with a mainframe. See also offline.

operating system Basic host- or LPS-resident controlling program that governs the

operations of a computer, such as job entry, input/output, and data management. The operating system is always running when the computer is active. Unlike other types of programs, it does not run to an end point and stop. The operating system of a Xerox LPS is referred to as the operating system software (OSS).

operation Well-defined action that, when applied to any permissible

combination of known entities, produces a new entity.

operator area The 24-inch exclusive clearance that must be available directly in

front of each component of an LPS for operator activities.

operator co mm a nd Statement to control a program, issued through a console device, or

terminal, causing a control program to provide requested information, alter normal operations, initiate new operations, or terminate existing operations.

orientation 1. In reference to image area, orientation describes whether the

printed lines are parallel to the long edge of the paper or the short edge of the paper. 2. Choice of printing portrait (vertically) or landscape (horizontally).

origin In reference to image area, this is the upper left corner of a sheet.

output 1. Material produced by a peripheral device of a computer, such as a

printout or a magnetic tape. 2. Result of completed operations.

overprinting Printing more than one character at the same position.

overprint li nes P rint lines whose carriage control specifies printing with no line

spacing after the last printed line.

overprint ratio Maximum number of variable data and form characters that may be

intersected by a single scan line.

override To take precedence or priority over, to overrule.

overstrike To print characters over each other.

page 1. In computer programming, a block of instruction, data, or both that

can be located in main or auxiliary storage. 2. In word processing, a defined section of a document.

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page orienta tion Direction in which data is printed on a report. See also landscape

page orientation; portrait page orientation.

parameter Part of a command, other than the keyword. See also keyword;

operator command.

pass-through job On system s with XPAF, a job that is sent directly from a host to a

Xerox printer using XPAF, without undergoing XPAF processing.

password Unique word or set of characters that an operator or user must supply

to log on to a system.

patch In programming, to modify a portion of the program at the machine

language level, as opposed to modifying at the source program level.

PDL print description language . Langu age used to describe printing jobs

to an LPS. PDL describes the input (type, format, characteristics), performs the processing functions (logical processing), and describes the output (type, format, font selection, accounting options).

physical page Sheet of paper on which printing is done. See also edgemarking.

pitch 1. Horizontal character spacing; 10-pitch (10 characters per inch)

spacing is called pica, and 12-pitch (12 characters per inch) spacing is called elite. 2. The number of page images placed on the xerographic belt during one revolution. The 4135 LPS operates in a multi-pitch mode, allowing the mode to be adjusted according to the width of the paper used.

pixel Acronym for picture element. Smallest addressable point of a bit-

mapped screen that can be independently assigned color and intensity. Pixels are definable locations on a display used to form images. For graphic displays, more pixels generally provide higher resolution. Spots, dots, and pixels are used interchangeably.

point Unit of measurement equal to 0.0139 inch. Points are always used to

express type size and leading. There are 12 points to a pica and about 72 points to every inch. See also pica.

point size Height of character set from the top of its ascenders to the bottom of

its descenders in units (points). Point size does not always include leading.

portra it page orientati on Orien tation of print lines or the top of an illustration parallel to the

short edge of the paper if the sheet is within the standard size range. Sheets larger than standard have the reverse print orientation.

printer Output device that produces hardcopy printouts. Also referred to as

the IOT.

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print file Position of the system disk memory (up to 4 MB) received for

temporary storage of formatted pages for printing. Pages are retained until they are delivered to the output tray.

printout Informal expression referring to almost anything printed by a

computer peripheral device.

proces s 1. To perform a systematic sequence of operations, such as add,

edit, delete. 2. To produce a specific result by manipulating data.

program Complete set of instructions in language compatible with the device

to be used. A program direct s a syst em to perfo rm each opera tion at the right time in the proper sequence.

programmer Person involved in designing, writing, and testing computer

programs.

prompt Message or symbol displayed on a system console requiring the

operator to take action.

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proportional font Font conta ining characters that vary in width. See also fixed font.

prop ortional spa cing Text in which each alphanumeric character is given a weighted

amount of space. Such output has print-like appearance. Proportional spacing allows more space for wide characters and less space for narrow characters

proportional type Charact ers that vary in width.

protocol Formal set of conventions governing the format of data and the

control of information exchange between two communication devices.

purge To delete data from a system.

queue List of documents waiting to be processed.

RAM random access me mory. Storage that allows data, such as

documents, to be stored and retrieved directly by address location without reading through any other data.

raster data Binary data, usually consisting of dots arranged in scan lines,

according to the print order.

rasterization Creation of a page’s bit map image for printing.

read/write head Input/output device that reads and writes data in th e form of magnetic

dots on the surface of an external storage medium, such as a magnetic disk.

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record Collection of data or words treated as a unit.

recovery Act of overcoming a problem or error during processing. Typically, a

specialized software recovery routine gains control and attempts to resolve the error without crashing the system.

remote access Access to a central computer by terminals or devices geographically

separated from that computer.

replace Process of exchanging one portion of text for another. This process

encompasses two functions: deleting old text and inserting new.

report In setting a separation boundary through the Bin Full Criteria task,

report refers to a subset of a job (a job may consist of one or more reports).

resolution Number of dots per unit. The LPS imaging system converts a

character from digitized data into a printed image composed of these tiny dots. The greater the number of dots per inch, that is, the resolution, the clearer the image that is produced.

ROM read-only memo ry. Solid-state memory for programs. It cannot be

rewritten.

save To store programs, data, or text for retrieval at a later time.

scale To adju st font or image size according to given proportions.

scroll Ma nipul ation of a display to bring upper or lower portions of a

document page into view when no space is available for the entire document at once.

scroll bar Part of a window that allows you to view information extending

beyond the window display.

SCSI small computer system interface. Accepted standard for connecting

peripheral devices to computers.

secondary storage Form of storage external to a system, such as magnetic tapes or

floppy disks.

security 1. Procedure for limiting access to the system resources, programs,

or files, to authorized personnel. 2. Protecting programs and files from unintentional or undesired modification.

SEF short-edge feed. The moveme nt of paper through the printer in the

direction of the paper width (the shorter side of a sheet of paper). For the 4135 LPS, short-edge feed allows larger sizes of paper (up to 11 by 17 inches/279 by 432 mm) to be printed.

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sequential In numeric sequence, usually in ascending order. As applied to a file

organization, describes files in which records are written one after another and cannot be randomly accessed. For example, the first 99 records in a sequential file-access file have to be read before the 100th record is accessible.

set In setting a separation boundary through the Bin Full Criteria task, set

refers to multiple copies of the same report.

simplex printing Printing on one side of the page. See also duplex printing.

software Programs, inclu ding operating system s, pr oc edur es, utilities, and

applications programs, written for a system. Software can be supplied by the hardware manufacturer or other firms but does not include programs written by the user.

sort To rearrange data records according to a particular item (f ield) which

they all contain, using a predetermined ordering scheme.

source Terminal node at which data enters a network. For example, a

computer transmitting data through telecommunicat ion lines to several other computers or receiving terminals.

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source fil e File containing source language statements or commands.

source language Language, high-level or low-level, used by a programmer. A source

language must be converted by a compiler to machine language for the instructions to be executed.

source program Program written in source language

space Blank area between words, recognized as a character by word and

data processing syst ems.

special processing Commands allowing the user to process special reports, such as

printing certain records, or printing on special paper.

spooling P rocess of releasing data from main m emo ry and storing it

temporarily until a peripheral device is ready to accept it, for example storing text before sending it to a printer.

spot Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch, for example,

300 spots per inch (spi). May also be referred to as a picture element (pixel) or dot.

statement Detailed written instructions in a program step. A statement is written

according to specific rules called syntax.

static data Information usually found on preprinted forms or overlays.

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stock User-defined name in the JSL that specifies a certain type of paper

for printing a job. See also cluster.

stockset Collection of stocks to be used on a print job. See also stock; cluster.

storage Retention of information. Primary storage refers to internal storage

where data and program instructions pertinent to current operations/ jobs are held. Auxiliary storage refers to external media, such as disks or tapes, for use at a later time.

string Connected sequence of alphanumeric characters treated as one unit

of data by a program.

symbol Character used in a computer language to specify a particular

function.

synchr onous Efficient encoding of data suitable for high-speed, block-oriented

data transmission by using equal time elements.

syntax Rules governing the structure of expressions in a programming

language.

syntax error System response to a mistake in a command entry.

system 1. In data processing, a collection of parts and procedures organized

to accomplish a set of specific functions. 2. Assembly of components united by some form of regulated interaction to form an organized whole. 3. Operations or procedures through which a business activity is accomplished.

system controller Part of the LPS that provides interfacing capability, data handling,

formatting, buffering, and operator control for the system. Also

referr e d to as the “ ESS” .

system disk Magnetic disk storage medium, usually of large capacity, that is not

removable as opposed to floppy disk or disk packs.

system file Master software program that keeps all components working

together.

system generation Process whereby the system is made ready to operate. Typically

involves selecting the operative parameters and activating the relevant software.

system page Maximum area in which text and graphics can be imaged on a

printing system.

system software Software programs that support and/or control system functions by

governing hardware operation and input/output processes, interpreting source programs and breaking them down into machine language, distributing tasks among various processors, and so on.

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tab To m ove the cursor on a display or printer to a prespecified column

on the display or paper, most often by using the <TAB> key on a keyboard.

tape Rec ording media for data or computer programs. Tape can be in

permanent form, such as perforated paper tape. Generally, tape is used as a mass storage medium in magnetic form and has a far higher storage capacity than disk storage, but it takes longer to write or recover data from tape than from disk.

tape densi ty The number of characters that can be stored on magnetic media,

such as how close together data can be recorded. The Xerox LPS may use either 1600 bpi or 6250 bpi density magnetic media.

tape drive Input/output device that controls the movement of magnetic storage

tape past the read/write head while data is accessed or stored.

task 1. Any major job performed by a computer. 2. One of several

programs being executed by a system.

telecommunications Voice or data communications transmitted and received throu gh

telephone lines.

teleprocessing Sending and receiving data through telecommunication lines for

processing among various remote terminals and the central processing unit (CPU).

terminal Device equipped with a keyboard and connected to a computer or a

network

testing 1. Proc ess of running a program for the express purpose of

discovering any errors it may contain. 2. For computer-oriented

systems, the process of verifying a system’s ability to meet performance objectives in a simulated environment or validating its actual performance in a live environment.

text In commu nicat ions, the content portion of a transmitted message.

text string Consecutive series of characters to be printed exactly as specified in

a command.

throughput In data processing syst ems, the amount of data that can be

processed, transmitted, printed, and so on, per a specified unit of time.

toggle To switch (alternate) from one tray to another. The system switches

from an active feeder or stacker tray to an inactive one to allow continuous printing when the proper commands are invoked.

trailer In data communi ca tions, the last portion of a message that signals

the end.

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transaction processing Method of data processing in which files are updated and results are

generated immediately after data entry.

translation 1. In data communications, the conversion of one code to another on

a character-by-character basis. 2. In programming, the function of a language processor which converts a source program from one programming language to another.

transmission speed In data communications, the rate at which data is passed through

communication lines, usually measured in bits per inch (bpi).

transmit To send data from one place to another.

truncated Cut off before completion, as when data transfer from a host to a

printer is cut off before all data has been transmitted.

two-up Application that prints two logical pages on one side of a physical

page.

typeface 1. All type of a single design. 2. Set of characters with design features

that make them similar to one another.

type size Height of a typeface, measured from the bottom of its descenders to

the top of its ascenders, expressed in points.

type style Italic, condens ed, bold, and other variations of typeface that form a

type f a m ily.

UCS Universal Character Set. Printer feature that permits the use of a

variety of character

upload To copy files from a remote peripheral device to a host. LPS files are

not copied to the host because one of the LPS functions is to store files for the host.

utility program General-purpose program that performs activities, such as initializing

a disk or sorting, which are not specific to any application.

validati on Process of testing a system’s ability to meet performance objectives

by measuring and monitoring its performance in a live environment.

variable Information of a changeable nature which is merged with a standard

or a repetitive document to create specialized or personalized versions of that document.

variable dat a Variable data is not a part of a form design. It varies from page to

page.

variable text Text of changing nature, such as various names and addresses

combined with a form letter to make a complete document.

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virtual pag e Page area selected by a forms designer for printing.

warning message System-issued message indicating that an error has been

encountered even though the program has not failed.

weight Characteristic of type determined by how light or dark it appears.

wildcard Part of a command (* symbol, / symbol, ? symbol) that represents a

category for which the possible options are requested.

wildcarding In a comm and , calling out a general category rather than a specific

item within that category. The purpose of wildcarding is to generate the options within the given category.

write To record data in memory or an external storage medium.

write protec tion Data protection feature implement ed on ma gnet ic media (for

example floppy disk, 9-track tape) to prevent stored data from being modified, written over, or erased.

GLOSSARY

x axis Horizontal axis on a forms grid.

xdot Unit of measureme nt representing a fraction of an inch. It may also

be referred to as a picture element (pixel) or spot, for example, 1/600 spots per inch (spi).

xerographic engine Component of a printer that develops an image, transfers it to paper,

and fuses it for output as hardcopy.

x height Heigh t of lowercase letters without their ascenders or descenders

(height of letter “x”). See also ascender; descender.

y axis Vertical axis on a forms grid

ACT A dvanc ed Customer Traini ng

AFP Advanced Function Printing

ANSI A merican National Standard s Institute

ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchan ge

BCD binary coded decim al

BOF bottom of form

BOT begin ning of tape

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bpi bits per inch

bps bits per second

BSC binary syn chronous communicat ions

CD character dispatcher

CDC control data communications

CD/IG character dispatcher/image generat or

CM control module

CME copy modification entry

cpi characters per inch

CPU central processing unit

CR carriage return

DCE data communications equipment

DDCMP Digital Data Communi c ation Message Protocol

DEC Digital Equipment Corporat ion

DFA Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture

DJDE dynamic job descriptor entry

DMR data mode ready (DEC interface for LPS)

DOS disk operating system

dpi dots per inch

DSDD double sided double density

DSU digital signal unit

DSR disk save and restore

DSSD double sided single density

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DTE data terminal equipment

EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

ENET Ethernet network

EOT end of tape

EP electronic publishi ng

ESS electronic subsystem, also referred to as the system controller

FCB forms control buffer

FCG finishing configuration utility

FCP file control parameter

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FDL forms description language

FDR file directory

FFM font file management

FIS Font Interchange Standard

FMS file management subsystem

FPS formatting print service

FSL forms source library

FST font specification table

GCR group code recording

gsm grams per square meter

HCF high-capacity feeder

HCS high-capa city stacker

HFDL host forms descr iption language

HIP Host Interface Processor

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hpos horizontal positioning

IBM Internation al Business Machines Corporation

IFU Interpress font utility

IG image generator

IGM image generator mod ule

I/O input/output

IOM image output module

IOT input output terminal, also referred to as “printer”

IPD Interpress decomposer

IPFONTS Interpress fonts

IPL initial program load

IPM Interpress mapping

ips inches per second

JCB job control block

JCL job cont rol languag e

JDE job descriptor entry

JDL job descr iptor library

JID job iden tifier

JSL job source library

LAN local area network

laser light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

LED light-emitting diode

LEF long-edge feed

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LF long-edge feed

lpi line s per inc h

LPS Laser Printing System

MTU magnetic tape unit (refers to the 9-track magnetic tape drive; also

referred to as “magnetic tape drive”)

MICR Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

OCR optical character recognition

OCS operator communications subsystem

OLI online interface

OS operat ing system

OSDS operating system diagnostic software

OSEXEC operating system execu tive

OSS operating system software

PC personal comput er

PCC printer carriage control

PDL print description language

PE phase encoded

ppm pages per minute

PQA print quality adjustment

PROM programmable read-onl y memory

PSC printer subsystem controller

pt point

PWBA printed wiring board assembly

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QIC 1/4 inch cartridge

RAM random access memory

ROS raster output scanner

SAFES stand-alone field engineering software

SAN software analysis number

sci STA RT com man d index

SCSI small computer system interface

SDLC synchro nous data link control

SEF short-edge feed

SFS status file services

SIF sequence insert file

SNA system network architecture

spi spots per inch

SST system software tape

sysgen system generation

TL/DL text line/display list

TOF top of form

tpi tracks per inch

TPJ test pattern job

TXC total xerographic convergence

UCS Universal Character Set

UCSB Universal Character Set Buffer

UI user interface

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VM virtual me mo r y

vpos vertical positioning

VS virtual storage

WAN wide area network

XCSC Xerox Customer Support Center

XDGI Xerox DCF and GDDM Interface

XDSS Xerox Documentat ion and Software Services

XICS Xerox Integrated Composition System

XJCF Xerox Job Control Facility

GLOSSARY

XMP xerographic mode pers istence

XMS xerographic m ode switching

XNS Xerox Network Systems

XPAF , XPF Xerox Printer Access Facility

XPMF-VMS Xerox Print Management Facility - VMS Version

XPPI Xerox Pen Plotter Interface

XPS Xerox Publishing System

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Index

abbreviating commands, 2-3 account file, 1-3 accounting file, 3-7 auto boot, 3-4 AUTO command, 2-2 auto sysgen, 1-1

backing up user files, 4-1 bad block files, 2-2 BOOT command, 2-2

checklist, resource and information, 1-3 command strings, 2-3 commands

abbreviating entering, 2-3 functions, 2-1 to 2-2

Sysgen Command menu, 2-1 COMMANDS command, 2-2 Configuration Options menu, 2-2, 3-3 configuration specifications, 3-1 to 3-7

font tapes, 1 -3 FORMAT command, 2-2, 4-2 format command, choosing, 4-2 formatting system disk, 4- 25 full sysgen

choosing command, 4-2 procedure summary, 4-2 purpose, 4-1 steps, 4-3 to 4-9

HOSTCOPY command, 2-1, 2-2

information checklist, 1-3 IPM files, 1-3

Kanji, 3-4

language, 3-5 laser image alignment coordinates, 1-3

default

printing order, 3-6

values, setting, 3-7 definitions, sysgen types, 1-1 documentation

other, iii

reference set, viii to ix DocuPrintServer (formerly XPSM), 3-4

entering commands, 2-3 ERASE command, 2-2, 4-2 erasing system disk, 4-26 Ethernet, 3-4

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MBAIS files, 2-2 memory tes t , 3- 4 Mergenthaler fonts, 1-3 message display, 3-4 MICR mode default, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 MINI command, 2-2 mini sysgen

procedure summary, 4-23 purpose, 1-1, 4-23 steps, 4-24

INDEX

online update sysgen

procedure summary, 4-17

purpose, 4-17

steps, 4-18 to 4-22 offline update sysgen, performing

procedure summary, 4-10

purpose, 4-10

sysgen command, choosing, 4-10

using AUTO command4-11 to 4-13

using SYSGEN command, 4-14 to 4-16 on-line interface, 3-4 operating system software (OSS)

contents, 1-2

sysgen requirements, 1-3 options, sample configurations, 3-4 to 3-6 overview, sysgen process, 3-1

paper size, 3-5 parameters, additional sysgen, 3-7 patch files, 1-2 precautions, 4-1 procedures

full sysgen, performing

steps, 4-3 to 4-9 summary, 4-2

mini sysgen, performing

steps, 4-24 summary, 4-23

online update sysgen, performing

steps, 4-18 to 4-22 summary, 4-17

offline update sysgen, performing

steps using AUTO command, 4-11 to 4-13 steps using SYSGEN command, 4-14 to 4-16 summary, 4-10

system disk

erasing, 4-26 formatting, 4-25

publications

reference set, viii to ix

related, iii

raster image processor, 3-6 report accounting, 3-7 resource checklis t, 1 -3

sample configuration, 3-2 sector check, 2-2 shared disk option, 3-4 site-specific patches, 1-3 sysgen

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