Xerox 4050 User manual

XEROX
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650
Laser Printing Systems
Product Reference
June 1994
720P93010

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Table of contents
Introduction vii
4050/4090/4450/4650 reference set vii
Related publications ix
1. LPS overview 1-1
Electronic printing 1-2
Advantages 1-2
Features 1-3
Options 1-5
Fonts 1-6
Data types 1-6
Receiving data 1-6
Printing data 1-7
Production process overview 1-7
Input sources 1-8
Special processing 1-9
LPS output 1-10
2. Hardware components 2-1
LPS system disk storage and memory 2-1
System disks 2-1
Font memory 2-1
Graphics 2-2
4050/4090/4650 basic components 2-2
System controller 2-3
System controller components 2-3
System controller options 2-5
Printer 2-6
Printer components 2-6
Printer control console 2-7
Additional features 2-8
Optional printer components 2-9
Dual stacker configuration 2-9
High-capacity stitcher/stacker configuration 2-9
High-capacity feeder configuration 2-10
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Subsystems 2-11
Input subsystem 2-12
Control subsystem 2-12
Imaging subsystem 2-13
Xerographic subsystem 2-13
Output subsystem 2-13
3. Software components 3-1
Operating System Software 3-1
Resident languages 3-2
FDL 3-2
Interpress 3-2
PDL 3-2
Host software 3-2
Operating system 3-3
System generation 3-3
Command statements and files 3-4
4. Network connectivity 4-1
Interface options 4-1
Online 4-1
Offline 4-1
OEM 4-2
DEC 4-2
Ethernet 4-2
IBM and compatible mainframes 4-2
Online direct interface 4-2
Remote interface 4-3
Network interface 4-4
DEC VAX and MicroVAX mainframes 4-4
Communications interface 4-5
Network interface 4-5
Other mainframes 4-6
IBM PC and PC-compatible workstations 4-7
Ethernet interface 4-7
Other network interfaces 4-7
PC online interface 4-8
Macintosh workstations 4-8
AppleTalk network interface 4-8
Ethernet interface 4-9
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Sun workstations 4-10
Ethernet with XNS protocol 4-10
Ethernet with TCP/IP protocol 4-10
Other workstations 4-11
Offline connectivity for workstations 4-12
Appendix: LPS comparison A-1
Glossary GLOSSARY-1
Index INDEX-1
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Introduction
This Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Product Reference is an
overview of the 4050/4090/4450/4650 Laser Printing Systems
(LPS) for those who want to gain a broad knowledge of the
advantages, features, and options available with the printer. It
covers the following information:
•Description of the 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS reference set
•Basic concepts of electronic printing
•LPS features and options
•Production process
•System components: hardware and software
•Network connectivity
•Software and hardware comparison to other LPS.
Refer to the Xerox 4450 Mid-Range Printer Product Reference for
information specific to the 4450 mid-range printer.
4050/4090/4450/4650 reference set
The following is a brief description of the contents of each of the
manuals provided in your LPS reference set.
Document title What it contains . . .
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650
LPS Master Index Incorporates indexes for all documentation: Installation Planning, Operator Guide, System Administration Guide, PDL Reference, Command Reference,
Forms Creation Guide, Message Guide, and Product Reference.
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LPS Forms Creation Guide Presents the syntax and a brief description of all commands that can be used in coding an electronic form, such as:
•Forms Description Language commands
•Step-by-step procedures for coding FSL files
•Troubleshooting and imaging considerations
•Examples and sample output illustrating FDL commands.
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650
LPS Forms Creation Quick
Reference Card
Lists and briefly explains the FDL commands.
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LPS Installation Planning Details tasks that must be performed in preparation for the installation of the printer. Communicates Xerox and customer responsibilities, fonts, supplies,
options, site selection/preparation, and available training/documentation.
•Site preparation instructions and checklist
•Installation day procedures
•Supplies list and ordering information
•Available documentation and training
•Site planning templete.
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Document title What it contains . . .
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LPS Message Guide Lists all alphanumerically coded messages that may appear on the screen during printer operation and provides a brief explanation and recommended
action for each message. This guide covers the following information:
•All coded messages
•Non-coded messages pertaining to the summary sheets
•Instructions for calling for Xerox support services
•Problem solving, such as printer jams, system recovery, and diagnostics.
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LPS Operator Guide Step-by-step instructions for basic operator tasks, such as:
•Hardware cleaning and maintenance
•Printing and monitoring jobs
•Loading paper and unloading output
•Meter reading and reporting.
A list of all operator commands and information.
A list of available supplies and instructions for ordering them.
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650
LPS Operator Command
Summary
Lists and briefly explains the commands used by the operator.
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LPS Print Description
Language (PDL) Quick
Reference Card
Lists and briefly explains the PDL/DJDE commands.
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650
LPS Print Description
Language (PDL) Reference
Presents the syntax and a brief description of all commands that can be used
in coding a print job, such as:
•Print job preparation commands
•Input and output processing commands
•Dynamic Job Descriptor Entries (DJDEs)
•Step-by-step procedures for coding JSL and FSL files
•Examples and sample output illustrating commands.
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LPS Product Reference Introduces the printer, printer terminology, production process of the printer and the features/options that are unique to these printers (product
differences.)
•Description of reference set
•Supported system configurations, with diagrams
•System components: hardware and software
•Software and hardware comparison to other LPS.
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LPS System Administration
Guide
Presents tasks and procedures that control system configuration and user
services that are performed by a system administrator, such as:
•System generation procedures
•Backing up and restoring files
•Securing files and commands
•Administering the Data Capture Utility log
•Managing system disk space
Lists all system administrator commands and information.
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LPS System Administration
Quick Reference Card
Lists and briefly explains the commands used by the system administrator.
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Related publications
You can find additional information related to the
4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS in the following publications.
Publication Number
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Master Index 720P93070
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Bypass
Transport Instructions, V3.5/3.8 720P22320
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Bypass
Transport Operator Training Guide Flipcharts
Supplement
720P22340
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Bypass
Transport Operator Training Guide
Supplement
720P22330
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Command
Reference 720P23260
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Forms
Creation Guide 720P93060
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Forms
Creation Quick Reference Card 720P93100
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Installation
Planning 720P92990
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Message
Guide 720P93020
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Operator
Guide 720P93000
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Operator
Instructor Training Flipcharts 720P22080
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Operator
Instructor Training Guide 720P22070
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Operator
Command Summary 720P93050
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Print
Description Language (PDL) Quick Reference
Card
720P93090
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS Print
Description Language (PDL) Reference 720P93030
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS System
Administration Guide 720P93040
Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS System
Administration Quick Reference Card 720P93080
Xerox Standard Font Library Font User Guide 600P86174
Xerox Tape Formats Manual 600P86175
Helpful Facts About Paper 610P50497
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