Xerox DocuPrint 4850/4890/92C NPS/IPS System Overview Guide721P90160Version 8.0 October 2002
Safetyx System Overview GuideElectrical supplyThis product shall be operated from the type of electrical supply indicated on the product’s data plate
SafetySystem Overview Guide xiMaintenanceAny operator product maintenance procedures will be described in the user documentation supplied with the pro
Safetyxii System Overview GuideRadio and telecommunications equipment directive (Europe only)Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and Telecommun
SafetySystem Overview Guide xiiiFor further informationFor more information on Environment, Health and Safety in relation to this Xerox product and su
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System Overview Guide xvIntroductionThis guide provides an overview of the individual components of the NPS/IPS printing system and how they work toge
xvi System Overview Guide• Appendix A, “Supplies,” provides information and specifications on paper and other media used with the NPS/IPS, as well as
IntroductionSystem Overview Guide xviiNOTE: Notes are hints that help you perform a task or understand the text.CAUTIONCautions alert you to an actio
xviii System Overview Guide• Submitting your Jobs from Windows NT 4.0 (QuickPrint) Quick Reference Card• Submitting your Jobs Using Windows NT 4.0 Dri
System Overview Guide 1-11. System overviewThis chapter introduces the DocuPrint NPS/IPS printing system and describes its major and optional componen
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System overview1-2 System Overview GuideResolutionThe 4850/4890 NPS/IPS provides high print quality at 300 dpi resolution. It can receive data at 240,
System overviewSystem Overview Guide 1-3Xerox-suppliedprinter interfaceThe printer interface cables provide high-speed data transport and communicatio
System overview1-4 System Overview GuideDocument Feeding and Finishing Architecture (DFA)The Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture (DFA) on the
System overviewSystem Overview Guide 1-5• Host Resources MIB (RFC 1514)This MIB defines variables useful in managing a “host” system. In this context,
System overview1-6 System Overview GuideSixth Sense is intended to automate and expedite the range of service-related support functions. Sixth Sense i
System overviewSystem Overview Guide 1-7How highlight color is createdA document with highlight color contains one color plus black. The color may be
System overview1-8 System Overview GuideWhen the NPS/IPS receives a full-color document, the printer software matches the colors as closely as possibl
System Overview Guide 2-12. Printer controller overviewThe printer controller manages print options, provides the user interface, and runs system mana
Printer controller overview2-2 System Overview GuidePrinter controller componentsThe printer controller consists of a specially-configured Sun worksta
Printer controller overviewSystem Overview Guide 2-3Figure 2-1. Components of the printer controller1. Monitor 2. Mouse3. Keyboard4. Diskette drive5.
System Overview Guide iiiTable of contentsSafety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Printer controller overview2-4 System Overview Guide• Diskette drive: Diskettes inserted into a diskette drive are used to install fonts and to load f
Printer controller overviewSystem Overview Guide 2-56. Twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) connector7. IEEE 1394 connectors8. Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (F
Printer controller overview2-6 System Overview GuideOptionalcomponentsFor channel connection to a host for IPDS printing, the system may use an HCU.An
Printer controller overviewSystem Overview Guide 2-7• CD-ROM: The CD-ROM drive, located in the processor above the diskette drive, is a high-density,
Printer controller overview2-8 System Overview Guide– DocuPrint Print Service Software including software components for the user interface, driver, d
Printer controller overviewSystem Overview Guide 2-9– Letter Gothic (Medium, Italic, Bold)– Albertus [Medium (semi-bold), Extra Bold– Antique Olive (M
Printer controller overview2-10 System Overview Guide
System Overview Guide 3-13. Printer components and optionsThe printer processes the electronic data and images received from the controller and produc
Printer components and options3-2 System Overview Guide5. Feeder tray 16. Feeder tray 2Printer console The printer console contains message and graphi
Printer components and optionsSystem Overview Guide 3-3Figure 3-2. Printer console1. Attention light2. Message display3. Graphic display4. Wire percen
Table of contentsiv System Overview Guide2. Printer controller overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Printer cont
Printer components and options3-4 System Overview Guide• When the light glows steadily, act soon to avoid a cycle-down. A steady glow typically indica
Printer components and optionsSystem Overview Guide 3-5Power on/offswitchThis switch controls power to the printer and is used primarily by service re
Printer components and options3-6 System Overview GuideAdditional printer featuresAdditional features of the NPS/IPS include the following:Instruction
Printer components and optionsSystem Overview Guide 3-7CCU changeoutcartThe cart is used to remove and install the customer changeable unit (CCU). The
Printer components and options3-8 System Overview GuideHigh-capacity feederThe high-capacity feeder (HCF) provides two additional feeder trays. The ex
Printer components and optionsSystem Overview Guide 3-9Dual stackerThe dual stacker contains two identical output trays. Output can be sent to either
Printer components and options3-10 System Overview GuideStitcher/stackerThe stitcher/stacker inserts wire-stitches (staples) into documents. Figure 3-
Printer components and options3-11 System Overview GuideBypass transport (4850 and 4890 only)The optional bypass transport enables individual printed
Printer components and options3-12 System Overview GuideSoftware, firmware, hardware, and paper requirementsThe optional bypass transport requires the
Printer components and options3-13 System Overview GuideProfiles for third-party finishing devicesWhen a bypass transport is connected to the NPS/IPS,
Table of contents System Overview Guide vA. Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1Pa
Printer components and options3-14 System Overview Guide• Alignment: Your finishing device align at the correct height without interference from prot
Printer components and options3-15 System Overview Guide7. Sheet path8. Finishing device left edgeElectrical connectionThe printer automatically detec
Printer components and options3-16 System Overview GuidePaper pathsThe paper path is the route that stocks (paper, transparencies, labels, and so on)
Printer components and options3-17 System Overview GuideThe following figure illustrates the duplex (two-sided output) paper path of a printer with a
Printer components and options3-18 System Overview GuideThe following figure illustrates the simplex paper path of a printer with the high-capacity fe
System Overview Guide 4-14. Network printing environmentThe NPS/IPS system supports the personal computer (PC), Sun workstation, DEC workstation, HP/A
Network printing environment4-2 System Overview GuideClient softwareOn your PC or workstation, you must install or set up a supported means of submitt
Network printing environmentSystem Overview Guide 4-3• Xerox Client Software: Provides a print command for submitting jobs and specifying print option
Network printing environment4-4 System Overview GuideShown below are the workstations, networking options, and job submission methods available for ea
Network printing environmentSystem Overview Guide 4-5Job status feedbackClient workstations display fault messages and additional information, such as
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Network printing environment4-6 System Overview GuideThe job status command (lpq) is available at client workstations unless your TCP/IP network commu
Network printing environmentSystem Overview Guide 4-7Multiple network connectivityThe system supports multiple network connectivity, that is, the abil
Network printing environment4-8 System Overview Guide
System Overview Guide 5-15. IPDS printing environmentThe NPS/IPS emulates an IBM AFP Group 3 page printer with the Advanced Function Image and Graphic
IPDS printing environment5-2 System Overview GuideThe NPS/IPS can be set up to receive data from the IBM host in one of two ways:• Through a bus and t
IPDS printing environmentSystem Overview Guide 5-3Figure 5-2. Printing system: TCP/IP configuration1. Host system (PC or mainframe)2. Interface networ
IPDS printing environment5-4 System Overview GuideFigure 5-3. Channel board and control unit1. Printer2. Printer control and video cable3. Printer con
IPDS printing environmentSystem Overview Guide 5-5Figure 5-4. Host Channel Unit (HCU)The front panel of the HCU provides a single-digit LED display th
IPDS printing environment5-6 System Overview Guide• OL1: Overlay One• PS1: Page Segment One• Line mode data streamsEach of the data objects follow the
IPDS printing environmentSystem Overview Guide 5-7Color image supportSome IM1 images (for example, logos) can be converted to IOCA for resolution corr
System Overview Guide viiSafetyLaser safetyWARNINGAdjustments, use of controls, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may res
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System Overview Guide A-1A. SuppliesThis appendix provides information and specifications for the media you use with your Xerox DocuPrint 4850/4890/92
SuppliesA-2 System Overview GuideRecommendedweight and gradeUse a good quality, xerographic-grade paper. For best results, use paper that is 20-pound
Supplies System Overview Guide A-3• Tinted paper: Available in a variety of colors, it has many uses, including calling attention to certain printed
SuppliesA-4 System Overview GuideFigure A-1. Storing paper correctlyFigure A-2. Recommended temperature and humidity for paper storageConditioningpape
Supplies System Overview Guide A-5The length of time you should condition your paper depends on the amount of paper and the difference between the sto
SuppliesA-6 System Overview GuideDry inkDry ink (also called toner) is the powder which forms the image on the printed page. There are six cartridges
Supplies System Overview Guide A-7The developer is changed by your service representative. For product information, refer to the consumable supplies t
SuppliesA-8 System Overview GuideTapesThe optional 4 mm cartridge tape drive uses 5 GB or 8 GB tapes.The 1/4-inch QIC tape drive uses quarter-inch str
Supplies System Overview Guide A-9Consumable supplies tablesA number of supplies are available from Xerox for your DocuPrint printer. Use the followin
Safetyviii System Overview GuideOzone information: U. S. onlyThis product produces ozone during normal operation. The amount of ozone produced depends
SuppliesA-10 System Overview Guide8.5 x 11 inch Dual Purpose Colors—Green, 3-hole 3R30728.5 x 14 inch Dual Purpose Colors—Green 3R30888.5 x 11 inch Du
Supplies System Overview Guide A-118.5 x 11 inch 10 Series Smooth 3R548.5 x 14 inch 10 Series Smooth 3R838.5 x 11 inch 4024 Dual Purpose, reinforced 3
SuppliesA-12 System Overview GuideComplete supplies list—4850/4890/92C printerThe following table lists the supplies in addition to paper that are ava
Supplies System Overview Guide A-13Ordering suppliesTo avoid unnecessary downtime, always have an adequate amount of the necessary supplies. To do thi
SuppliesA-14 System Overview GuideOnce your printer volume is established, planning ahead and buying Xerox supplies in quantity can save you money. Yo
Supplies System Overview Guide A-15The following table is a checklist you can use to keep track of the supplies you order.Table A-5. Supplies checklis
SuppliesA-16 System Overview GuideCartridge tapesCleaning suppliesTable A-5. Supplies checklist forDocuPrint 4850/4890/92C NPS/IPS printerSupplies ch
System Overview Guide INDEX-1IndexAAdobe fonts 2-8Advanced Function Image and Graphics (AFIG) 5-1AFP environment 5-5alignment, third-party finishing d
IndexINDEX-2 System Overview GuideFfault code display 3-5feedback, job status 4-5–4-6feederhigh-capacity 3-8tray 3-2, 3-8font installation commands 2
Index System Overview Guide INDEX-3operating systems supported 5-1operation safety, Europe ix–xioperation safety, U. S. viii–ixordering supplies A-13–
SafetySystem Overview Guide ix• Never use supplies or cleaning materials for other than their intended purposes. Keep all materials out of the reach o
IndexINDEX-4 System Overview Guidestackertray 3-9trays 3-2status signals, third-party finishing devices3-15status, job command 4-6stitcher wire, orde
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