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User documentation XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED 1. Overview Your Document Services Platform (DocuSP) product has just been installed or upgraded. This document will familiarize you with the new features and functions available with this system. This document is applicable to the following DocuSP-based products: ¨...
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6060. Getting Ready for the DocuSP Installation (getready.pdf): Contains installation worksheets to be filled in by the customer working with a Xerox representative in preparation for the DocuSP software installation. The pdf provided on the CD is to allow the DocuSP user to print additional copies of this document as necessary.
1. Ensure that Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 4 or later, is loaded on the personal computer. It is also strongly recommended that the Xerox custom print driver for your printer is installed on the personal computer. Refer to section 4 of this document for instructions on loading the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the User Guides CD ROM.
For detailed information on each of these new features, refer to the DocuSP Help system or contact your Xerox customer trainer. Moving completed jobs ¨ Completed jobs may now be moved to another queue for printing.
PDF document formats at a 600 dpi resolution. Access the halftone options by selecting Printer Manager, Image Quality, PostScript/PDF. ¨ The new halftone options are optimized for a printer darkness setting of 7 or 7.8, depending upon the printer configuration.
DocuSP color printers. Pantone ® certification for DocuColor 6060 ¨ A new color version table, version 2.5, is now available for the DocuColor 6060 only. This color version contains ® Pantone certified color tables for printing Pantone on coated paper.
Parallel RIP to see if it prints properly. · Very large standard PDF files, greater than 2 Gbytes for example, print on a parallel RIP queue that is protected, XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
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XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED and fault when printed on a serial queue that is unprotected. · The queue property tab may contain a selection for “Read/Write for Protected Queues”. This option can be ignored. · Ensure that the number of RIPs is equal to the recommended value.
A new DocuSP controller platform, the Sun Blade 2500, is being provided with the following new printer installations: · DocuTech 61xx · DocuPrint 1xx EPS · DocuColor 2045/2060/5252/6060 For specific platform configuration information, refer to your product documentation or see your Xerox representative. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
For detailed information on each of these new features, refer to the DocuSP Help system or contact your Xerox customer trainer. Security ¨ With DocuSP 3.7, the System Administrator can adjust the system security in the Security Setup window.
Job Forwarding ¨ The Job Forwarding feature now allows the ability to include or exclude the Xerox Job Ticket when the job is forwarded to another printer. The benefit of this option is to allow control over which job attributes are maintained between the originating printer and the destination printer.
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XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED ¨ Jobs may be forwarded to non-DocuSP based printers as long as the non-DocuSP printer can be accessed from the DocuSP and entered into the Job Forwarding window. Layout (Imposition) ¨ Overall layout and functionality of the Layout feature has been improved.
Override. The system now assigns all of the stock attributes as Overrides. ¨ Xerox Qualified Media is now in the Stock Catalog. In order to make the Xerox Qualified Media available in the Stock Library, add the stock using the Add Stock to Library selection.
¨ DocuSP 3.7 supports printing PCL XL class 2.1 for color and PCL XL class 2.0 for the black and white printing products. ¨ XPPS 3.7 does not provide a PCL XL (PCL6) Xerox custom printer driver. In order to take advantage of the PCL XL features, a native HP PCL XL driver will have to be used.
TIFF file on a page. The default setting is uncentered. ¨ This feature does not impact TIFF images wrapped in PostScript such as DigiPath, GetTiff, or TIFF images fully embedded in PostScript files. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
Previously, this was done at the OS installation level. License Automatically Enabled and Activated ¨ When the Xerox service representative loads the license file, all of the licenses are now automatically enabled and activated. In previous releases, the Xerox Service...
DOCUSP 3.74 DocuColor 2045/2060, DocuColor 6060, and DocuColor iGen3 specific changes DocuSP Color Versions ¨ Three versions for color rendering are now available. At installation, the customer has the option to add version 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0. Each of these options includes the full content of the previous version.
212 dot imaging. External finishing (DFA) support added for iGen3 ¨ When this feature is enabled, the Finishing tab in Printer Manager makes the external finisher available for selection. ¨ The Output Location attribute in Job Manager and Queue Manager contains a selection for an available Bypass Transport to allow finishing jobs using the external finisher.
To change the setting to print the job unfinished in the System Preferences Job Policy tab: · Select Print Job Unfinished under the Overlimit Finishing section. · Select Check Set-Size Before Printing under the Overlimit Finishing section. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED Copy Sensitive CME support ¨ Copy sensitive CMEs will be honored. The LCDS PDL allows individual copies of a report to contain changes from the original report by the use of copy sensitive form, RTEXT, and CMEs.
¨ If the operator shifts the image too far in a negative direction, the image may be cropped. Stock management ¨ The Aux, Main, and Auto stock definitions are available in the Stock Library and cannot be deleted from the system. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
These caveats are planned to be fixed in a future release of the DocuSP software. If you encounter one of these caveats that impacts your print production, contact your Xerox support representative. Applicable printer product...
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Manager windows may take up to 5 minutes to come up. As a workaround, exit power saver mode before restarting the system, or power on power off the printer during the restart. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED DOCUSP 3.74 Applicable printer product...
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SNMP at the end of this chapter for more information. Applicable printer product DocuTech/DocuPrint 75/90 DocuTech 61xx DocuTech 61xx DocuTech 61xx DocuPrint 1xx EPS DocuTech 61xx DocuPrint 1xx EPS DocuPrint 1xx EPS DocuPrint 1xx EPS DocuPrint 1xx EPS XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
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If an alignment of over 275mm is made and Apply Properties Now selected, the job will be aborted with a C16-350 error. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED deleted. Save any important jobs as Reprint jobs prior to the upgrade. This also guarantees the color settings on the jobs are locked at the 3.6 settings.
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Job Manager, including any files set for read only access by root or any sample jobs. Dots with extreme positive values Scan lines with extreme positive or negative values Applicable printer product XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
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VIPP, or ASCII jobs. If non supported jobs are submitted and modified to be imposition jobs, the jobs print as normal and not fault. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED sender name, file name (print ready), or Queue name fields.
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The value shown in the Current Stock Size field does not update to match the Size value on the Stock tab. Applicable printer product All, Imposition only All, Imposition only All, Imposition only XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
In order to fully use VIPP 4.1, a production kit and a license will need to be obtained from your Xerox representative. Existing DocuSP customers with a VIPP license should be able to upgrade to DocuSP 3.7x and VIPP 4.1.
DocuSP controller. The SNMP Managers that do not support loading Management Information Bases (MIBs) only display the printer status that the Manager supports. DocuSP 3.x SNMP MIB file uses the Xerox Common Management Interface (XCMI) version 4.0. The following lists the MIB files included for version 4.0: ¨...
Ability to bind 128 pages Changing the binding limit Set Retain PDL Changing the retain PDL setting XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED 5. Tools and utilities This section includes various software tools and utilities for use with the DocuSP software.
4. From the % prompt, type: ./resetDTP This will restore the spectrophotometer to the factory default settings. 5. After the reset is complete, follow the standard procedure to calibrate the spectrophotometer using the Xrite calibration strip. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
DocuSP Emergency Recovery Utility (DSPERU) DSPERU limitations XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED The DocuSP Emergency Recovery (DSPERU) utility is specifically designed for backing up and restoring DocuSP systems. The utility allows you to restore the system files to a...
The following levels of expertise are required to perform the necessary functions: · Set up DSPERU tool on system: Customer systems administrator, Xerox system analyst or service representative. · Initiate DSPERU backup: Printer operator, customer system administrator, Xerox analyst or service representative ·...
Backup procedure¾DSPERU XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED The following information and equipment are required prior to starting the backup. · The root password · A tape drive connected and powered on with a blank tape inserted. Ensure the tape is write-enabled (write-protect tab in the closed position).
0 or 1, depending on the value that you used in step 3. After a few seconds, the system starts displaying the contents of the tape cassette. To stop the scrolling display, press <CTRL-c>. When prompted to discontinue the display, enter y. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
Recovery procedure¾DSPERU XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED Before starting the recovery procedure, ensure that the following has been done: · The tape drive must be connected and powered on. · The tape cassette to which the system was backed up must be inserted.
Any software problem existing in the system when it is backed up is likely to resurface after a recovery. Perform a backup performed only on a properly functioning system. Do not initiate a backup while the system is in diagnostics. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
Troubleshooting¾DSPERU XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED Activity logging The file backup.log is used to record backup activities. It is saved in the /export/home/xrxusr directory. The first line of the backup log contains the system name and the time and date the backup was initiated.
3. Ensure that the tape inserted in the drive is a regular tape and not a cleaning tape. 4. Power on the tape drive, and wait 10 seconds. 5. Power on the controller. 6. Press <Stop + A> as soon as the banner screen appears. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
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XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED 7. Ultra-SCSI devices only: Check that both green LEDs on the back of the tape drive are lit. 8. At the ok prompt, enter boot -r to perform a reconfiguration boot. If problems recognizing the tape drive persist, call for service.
The RBR script file is available in the /opt/XRXnps/bin directory of your installed DocuSP 3.6 controller. 1. Open a Terminal window. 2. Enter su. 3. Enter the root password for your system. 4. Change to the directory containing the script. cd /opt/XRXnps/bin XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
Helpful hints for using RBR XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED 5. Ensure that the executable permission is assigned by following this procedure: a. Enter ls –l. b. If x permission is not assigned, enter – chmod +x RBR.
This may take some time. Check /var/spool/XRXnps/log/Resource_BandR.log file to view progress. No customer VIPP files found. Backing up media.tv file to /export/home/xrxusr/jbs/wiggum_25_Jul_09:54.tar. This may take some time. Check /var/spool/XRXnps/log/Resource_BandR.log file to view progress. a /opt/XRXnps/configuration/media.tv.bak 44K Done XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED Compressing /export/home/xrxusr/jbs/wiggum_25_Jul_09:54.tar. Please wait ... Done. Your files have been successfully backed up and compressed. File name is /export/home/xrxusr/jbs/wiggum_25_Jul_09:54.tar.Z Do you want to copy file to QIC tape? (Y/N) > y Please enter a device ID for the QIC tape drive [Generally 0...
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Check /var/spool/XRXnps/log/Resource_BandR.log file to view progress. Done. Press RETURN/ENTER to continue. > MAIN MENU Please enter your selection: 1) Backup resources 2) Restore resources 3) EXIT Select (1,2,or 3)? 3 You have selected EXIT. Cleaning up.\: Done XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...
For Windows and Macintosh For Solaris XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED 6. Adobe Acrobat Reader To install the Acrobat Reader, follow the instructions below. The Reader software is available on the customer documentation CDROM for Windows 95/98/NT, Macintosh, and Solaris.
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When the Acrobat Reader icon is selected, a window titled Action:Run opens. Select [OK] and a run window opens, then Acrobat Reader opens. Minimize the Run window if desired; closing the Run window closes the Acrobat Reader. XEROX DOCUMENT SERVICES PLATFORM SERIES GETTING STARTED...