Xerox DocuPrint 155 Operation Manual
Xerox DocuPrint 155 Operation Manual

Xerox DocuPrint 155 Operation Manual

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Xerox DocuPrint
100/115/135/155/180
EPS
NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide
701P21101
Version 3.7
July 2003

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  • Page 1 Xerox DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide 701P21101 Version 3.7 July 2003...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America. Publication number: 701P21101 Xerox® and all Xerox products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of Xerox Corporation. Products and trademarks of other companies are also acknowledged. Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Documentation ..........xv DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS documentation ..xv NPS/IPS publications .
  • Page 4 Table of contents 2. Installation planning ........2-1 Preparing for installation .
  • Page 5: Safety

    The laser danger labels on the system are for Xerox service representatives and are on or near panels or shields that must be removed with a tool.
  • Page 6: Ozone Information: U. S. Only

    1-800-828-6571 to request the Xerox publication 600P83222, OZONE. Operation safety: U. S. Your Xerox equipment and supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. They have been approved by safety agencies, and they comply with environmental standards.
  • Page 7: Operation Safety: Europe

    Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and call service to correct the problem. If you need any additional safety information concerning the equipment or materials Xerox supplies, call Xerox Product Safety at the following toll-free number in the United States: 1-800-828-6571 For customers outside the United States, contact your local Xerox representative or operating company.
  • Page 8: Electrical Supply

    This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided, please contact your Xerox representative for advice. Never push objects of any kind into the ventilation vents of the product.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    A full declaration of conformity, defining the relevant directives and referenced standards, can be obtained from your Xerox representative. In order to allow this equipment to operate in proximity to...
  • Page 10: Radio And Telecommunications Equipment Directive (Europe Only)

    Radio and telecommunications equipment directive (Europe only) Certification to 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive: This Xerox product has been self-certified by Xerox for pan- European single terminal connection to the analog public switched telephone network (PSTN) in accordance with Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 11: For Further Information

    For further information For more information on Environment, Health and Safety in relation to this Xerox product and supplies, please contact the following customer help lines: Europe:+44 1707 353434 USA:1 800 8286571 Canada:1 800 8286571 NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide Safety...
  • Page 12 Safety NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    This document provides all the information you need to install, set up, and operate the NPS/IPS Extension option on the DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS. It also describes the procedure for switching between operating modes and provides troubleshooting information. This document is intended for the...
  • Page 14 • Italics: Document and library names are shown in italics (for example, the Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Managing Print Jobs). Variable elements in a command or directory path are also shown in italics (for example, var/spool/XRXnps/ filename).
  • Page 15: Documentation

    Documentation This section lists related publications and provides information on printing the customer documentation. DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS documentation The following documents contain information on the Xerox DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS: • Xerox DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS Electronic Customer Documentation CD • Xerox DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS Operator Guide •...
  • Page 16: Nps/Ips Publications

    Information Quick Reference Card • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Submitting Jobs from the Client • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Managing Print Jobs • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Using Page Description Languages •...
  • Page 17: Printing The Customer Documentation

    Printing the customer documentation You can print the customer documentation for both the DocuPrint EPS and the DocuPrint NPS/IPS. The complete documentation sets are provided on CD with your printing system. DocuPrint EPS documentation You can print the latest version of the DocuPrint EPS customer documentation from your DocuSP controller by following this procedure: 1.
  • Page 18 Introduction 2. Click [NPS/IPS DOCUMENTS] on the navigation bar at the top of the screen. 3. From the document list, click the name of the document that you want to print. If the documentation does not open when the CD is inserted, browse to your CD drive and open the file named “docs.”...
  • Page 19: Product Overview

    The NPS/IPS Extension is an option for the DocuPrint 100/115/ 135/155/180 EPS that enables your printing system to operate in two different print modes: Enterprise Printing System (EPS), and Network Printer Series/IPDS Printing System (NPS/IPS). These print modes allow your printing system to handle more data streams, giving you added flexibility and increased productivity.
  • Page 20: Operating System Software

    This procedure is described in chapter 3, “Changing print modes.” Operating system software The DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS operates from the standard internal fixed disk drive, and the EPS software release level must be 2.10.00 or higher. The DocuPrint NPS/IPS operates from an external fixed disk drive, and the NPS/IPS software level must be 7.4.1 or higher.
  • Page 21: Ibm Hosts Supported

    IBM hosts supported The following IBM hosts are supported for NPS/IPS with a network connection: • • OS/2 • OS/400 (TCP/IP only) • Connectivity One or more of the following network communications systems may be used to transport documents from the client workstations to the printing system: •...
  • Page 22: Data Streams Supported

    Product overview Data streams supported The Xerox DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS with optional NPS/IPS Extension hardware and software supports the following data formats: • PostScript Level 2 • PostScript Level 3 with PDF • PCL 5e • PCL 6 • LCDS •...
  • Page 23: Differences In Supported Software Features

    Differences in supported software features Because of differences between NPS/IPS and EPS in regard to the PostScript, PCL, ASCII, and VIPP interpreters, some features are supported in NPS/IPS mode that are not supported in EPS mode, and vice versa. Listed below are some features that are supported differently by the two different operating systems.
  • Page 24: Components Of The Nps/Ips Extension

    Product overview Components of the NPS/IPS Extension The NPS/IPS Extension option consists of the following system components, which are added to the base DocuPrint 100/115/ 135/155/180 EPS configuration: • 9.1 gigabyte (GB) or larger external fixed disk drive • 1 meter SCSI cable •...
  • Page 25: Installation Planning

    NPS/IPS Installation Planning Guide and the DocuPrint 100/115/ 135/155/180 EPS Installation Planning Guide. Preparing for installation The Xerox representative needs certain information about your environment to complete the software installation and configuration process for the NPS/IPS Extension option. DocuPrint NPS Extension...
  • Page 26: Docuprint Ips Extension

    Installation planning Information Be prepared to provide the Xerox personnel with the following needed for information during installation: installation • Network information such as host-name, IP address, IP netmask, and default router • AppleTalk network information, if applicable • Novell network information, if applicable •...
  • Page 27: Installation Process

    100/115/135/155/180 EPS system, certain activities need to be performed by you and by Xerox. Xerox is responsible for the physical installation of the NPS/IPS Extension hardware and IPS/NPS software. The steps in the installation process typically occur in the following order: 1.
  • Page 28 Installation planning NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...
  • Page 29: Changing Print Modes

    This chapter provides information on switching between the various print modes of the printing system. Changing from EPS print mode to NPS/IPS print mode NOTE: You must be logged in the system as either a Trusted User or Administrator to switch from EPS to NPS/IPS mode. Use the following procedure to change operating modes of the printing system from EPS mode to NPS/IPS mode.
  • Page 30 Changing print modes Figure 3-1. Queue Manager window with pop-up menu 3. If your system is channel-attached, disable the online gateway as follows: a. From the System pull-down menu on the DocuSP b. On the Online Manager window, select [Disable] in the c.
  • Page 31 Changing print modes 5. From the Workspace menu, select [Boot IPS/NPS]. Figure 3-2. EPS Workspace menu In a few minutes, the printing system reboots and starts in NPS/IPS print mode. Figure 3-3. NPS/IPS graphical user interface main window NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...
  • Page 32: Changing From Nps/Ips Print Mode To Eps Print Mode

    Changing print modes Changing from NPS/IPS print mode to EPS print mode Use the following procedure to change operating modes of the printing system from NPS/IPS mode to EPS mode. NOTE: You must be logged in the system as either an Operator or Administrator to switch between NPS/IPS and EPS modes.
  • Page 33 Changing print modes Figure 3-4. Graphical user interface, EPS mode Refer to the DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS customer documentation set for information and procedures for operating in EPS print mode. NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...
  • Page 34 Changing print modes NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...
  • Page 35: Problem Solving

    This chapter describes how to solve some specific problems that may occur when you are using switching from one mode to another. Mode switching problems Use the following information if you experience problems when switching print modes. Condition Possible causes Does not boot from External rigid disk drive is not EPS to NPS/IPS print...
  • Page 36 Problem solving • Name of your printer, for example, DocuPrint 2000 Series180 • Serial number of your printing system (a 9-digit alphanumeric code located on the frame inside the printer, behind the narrow door to the far left, on the front of the printer) •...
  • Page 37 Index CE mark ix changing print mode EPS to NPS/IPS 3-1 NPS/IPS to EPS 3-4–3-5 components 1-2, 1-6 connectivity 1-3 conventions xiii data streams 1-1, 1-4 differences, EPS and NPS 1-5 disk drive, external 1-2, 1-6 documentation available xv NPS/IPS, available xvi printing xvii changing print mode 3-1 software features 1-5...
  • Page 38 Index available xv NPS/IPS, available xvi printing xvii Queue Manager 3-1–3-2 queues holding 3-1 safety hotline numbers vii laser v operation vi–ix service, calling for 4-1–4-2 software features supported 1-5 software levels 1-2 TCP/IP 1-3 Token Ring 1-3, 2-2 troubleshooting 4-1 user interface screen, EPS 3-5 Index-2 NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...

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