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Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System
System Generation Guide
April 1995
721P83030
XEROX

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  • Page 1 XEROX Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System System Generation Guide April 1995 721P83030...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America Publication number: 721P83030 Xerox® and all Xerox products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of Xerox Corporation. Products and trademarks of other companies are also acknowledged. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Related Publications

    Related publications The Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System – System Generation Guide is part of the ten-manual reference set 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.
  • Page 4 Notice This publication may contain descriptions of concepts and features not currently available for your Xerox Laser Printing System. Consult your Xerox sales representative or your operating system software program description for additional information. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Offline update sysgen procedure summary Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO command Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command Performing an online update sysgen Online update sysgen procedure summary XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 6 Formatting a system disk Disk formatting summary Steps to format a disk Erasing a system disk Disk erasing summary Steps to erase a disk Steps for loading incremental patches A. Appendix Glossary GLOSSARY-1 Index INDEX XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 7 Introduction The Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System—System Generation Guide is one of several manuals that make up the 4635 Reference Set. The guide is divided into four chapters and one appendix as follows. Chapter Content 1. Sysgen overview Types of sysgen available and the resources required to perform a sysgen.

  • Page 8: About The Reference Set

    • Input processing functions 4635 LPS • Output processing functions PDL/DJDE Reference • PDL/DJDE command summary • Page formatting guidelines • Character code assignment tables • PDL/DJDE programming information with step-by-step instructions viii XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 9 4635 LPS PC UI Reference • Provides a quick reference of commonly-used operator commands. 4635 LPS Operator Command Summary Card • OSS and other messages • Meaning and recovery procedures 4635 LPS Message Guide XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 10: Glossary

    Listing of standard fonts LPS Standard • Data sheets Font Library Font User • Glossary of typography terminology Guide • Selection and guidelines • Storage and handling Helpful Facts • Specifications for different printers About Paper XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 11: Document Conventions

    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. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 13: Sysgen Overview

    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 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 14: Resource And Information Checklist

    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 following items: OSS software item Function New system files For enabling LPS features. Sysgen processor...
  • Page 15 • 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? XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 17: Sysgen Command Menu

    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)> XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 18: Command Functions

    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. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 19: Entering And Abbreviating Commands

    You may enter several commands as a string, and the system executes them serially. For example, entering FORMAT, SYSGEN, and BOOT, then pressing <ENTER>, results in each procedure being invoked in turn unless fatal errors occur. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 21: Sample System Configurations

    Refer to 4635 LPS Operations Reference for further details. This configuration information assists you in recreating your basic system configuration during a full sysgen. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM — SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 22 HP-SCSI A/Ch 0/Tg 1 - TD1 = Streamer Tape - 18 Track Tape: HP-SCSI A/Ch 0/Tg 2 - TD2 = 18 Track Tape Do you wish to make any changes? Enter 'y' or 'n' XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM — SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 23: Configuration Menu

    Message Display during Boot Shared Disk MICR Mode Default On-line Interface Xerox Print Service Manager Kanji Ethernet Language Paper size XPAF Raster Image Processor Terminal Type Tape Device Table Default Printing Order (Enter numbers) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM — SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 24 This address is shown in figure 3-1, Base system configuration for 4635, in both hexadecimal and decimal format. The decimal value is preceded by an asterisk (*). (The printing system internal address is set by Xerox at the time of manufacture.) Selecting...
  • Page 25 210 x 297 10.12 x 14.33 257 x 364 7.17 x 10.12 182 x 257 7) User Selectable Size 12) XPAF (if installed) Selecting this option adds XPAF; selecting it again removes it. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM — SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 26 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. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM — SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 27: Additional Sysgen Parameters

    Maximum number of active graphics in GVG memory (default 32) • Print file size (default of 425 cylinders is not determined by a sysgen). Refer to the Xerox 4635 LPS Operations Reference for information on modifying these values. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM — SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 29: Precautions

    UI dialog MS-DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.1 will be preloaded onto the PC UI. The sections that follow provide step-by-step instructions for loading each of the remaining software programs on your PC UI. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 30: Installing Or Upgrading System Ui Software

    Configuration" window, select “CONTINUE”. c. At the "Destination for Xerox 4635/4635 MX System UI" window, select “CONTINUE”. 7. Select “Exit Windows” in the “Xerox 4635/4635 MX System UI Setup Exit Message” window. 8. Remove the diskette. System UI software installation is now complete. If you are performing an upgrade, press the Reset button to finish the procedure.

  • Page 31: Installing Or Upgrading System Ui Dialog

    2. If A> does not display, key in A: and press <ENTER>. 3. Key in INSTALL and press <ENTER>. 4. At the “Xerox 4635/4635 MX UI Dialog Setup” window, select “Continue”. a. At the “Xerox 4635/4635 MX UI Dialog Message"...

  • Page 32: Performing A Full Sysgen

    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. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 33: Steps To Perform A Full Sysgen

    The Erase procedure mimics the format procedure with the exceptions of "erase appearing in some places where format had been displayed. Enter Y to continue with the format. Are you sure? [y or n] XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 34 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 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 35 Total Usable Sectors ************************************************************************************ When formatting is completed the following will be displayed: Format/Erase program completed. System does not have an ID record Enter system id of up to 30 characters ..*..*..*..*..*..* > XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 36 > 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. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 37 Memory test in progress Memory test complete Loading Start-Up Task XEROX 4635 Laser Printing System Version Revision Disk ID = xxxx The date window displays. Terminal: Loading program . . . Time prompt appears. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 38 * ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! * PC UI: The system reboots, the messages window appears followed by the appearance of the OS2660 accounting reports message window. Terminal: The system reboots, the OS2660 accounting reports message appears. 4-10 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 39 Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of this chapter. This completes a full sysgen. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-11...

  • Page 40: Performing An Offline Update Sysgen

    2. Install the new OSS using either the SYSGEN or AUTO command. 3. Apply patches. Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file. 4-12 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 41: Steps To Perform An Offline Update Sysgen Using The

    AUTO Auto Sysgen MINI Configuration change only ERASE Erase all files. Terminal: Key in: BT (boot from tape), BC (boot from -inch cartridge tape), or BX (boot from 18/36 track 3480/3490 cartridge XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-13...

  • Page 42: Steps To Perform An Offline Update Sysgen Using The

    Memory test in progress Memory test complete Loading Start-Up Task XEROX 4635 Laser Printing System Version Revision Disk ID = xxxx The date window displays. Terminal: Loading program . . . Time prompt appears. 4-14 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 43: Steps To Perform An Offline Update Sysgen Using The

    ** 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) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-15...

  • Page 44: Steps To Perform An Offline Update Sysgen Using The

    OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss 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. 4-16 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

  • Page 45: Steps To Perform An Offline Update Sysgen Using The Sysgen Command

    AUTO Auto Sysgen MINI Configuration change only ERASE Erase all files. Terminal: Key in: BT (boot from tape), BC (boot from -inch cartridge tape), or BX (boot from 18/36 track 3480/3490 cartridge XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-17...
  • Page 46 To save the changes you just made and continue sysgen, enter N. Is continuation of sysgen required? (y or n) Enter Y and <ENTER>. Should sysgen read from host or tape? 'h' or 't' 4-18 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 47 Memory test in progress Memory test complete Loading Start-Up Task XEROX 4635 Laser Printing System Version Revision Disk ID = xxxx The date window displays. Terminal: Loading program . . . Time prompt appears. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-19...
  • Page 48 ** 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) 4-20 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 49 OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss 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 command. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-21...

  • Page 50: Performing An Online Update Sysgen

    3. Use another SYSGEN command to download system files that are then used by the processor to build the new operating system. 4. Apply patches. Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file. 4-22 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 51 Refer to the 4635 LPS Operations Reference for additional information. Press the Boot button. PC UI: The Boot menu window displays: Operating System System Disk Reel to Reel 18 Track Tape Terminal: The following is displayed: READY XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-23...
  • Page 52 N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen program continues. Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter 'y' or 'n'' > 4-24 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 53 When the sysgen completes processing, the following is the printing system offline, then displayed. enter C. (You need not press <ENTER>.) Sysgen process successful * * Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd ['C' for Menu]> XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-25...
  • Page 54 <ENTER>. 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' > 4-26 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 55 Request the host operator to vary The sysgen finishes processing and the the printing system offline, then enter C and press <ENTER>. Sysgen process successful * * Sysgen program off * Enter Cmd ['C' for Menu]> XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-27...
  • Page 56 Enter the date and time. Entry of the mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss seconds (ss) is optional. Enter Y or N to indicate whether ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS DISPLAYED (Y/N)? time and date are correct. 4-28 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 57 1 and displays: Class 1 selected OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of this chapter. This completes online sysgen. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-29...
  • Page 58 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 SYSGEN process again. 4-30 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 59 Do you want to discard the changes you just made? Enter 'y' or 'n' 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 N and <ENTER>. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-31...
  • Page 60 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 This completes a mini sysgen. 4-32 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 61 6. 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. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-33...
  • Page 62 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 had been displayed. 4-34 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 63 SYSTEM WILL ROLLOVER IN 1 SEC If you answer N, you may need to complete the procedure again. The system initializes and displays: OS1000 - Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE 4-35...
  • Page 65 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 printer. For illustration purposes, the tape to be transmitted contains 421 individual system files.
  • Page 67 A 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. collate To arrange or assemble into ordered sets. XEROX 4135-II LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE GLOSSARY-1...
  • Page 68 Preservation of data on various media (for example tape, disks, magnetic bubble memory, etc.). desktop The basic display screen of the PC UI. device Any piece of hardware other than the CPU (Central Processing Unit). GLOSSARY-2 XEROX 4135-II LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 69 Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. Coded character set consisting of 8-bit coded characters. It can accommodate 256 characters. 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. field 1.
  • Page 70 Paper sized 8.5 by 11 inches/216 by 279 mm. logical page In the Xerox printing systems environment, a logical page is 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.
  • Page 71 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 OSS (operating system software). orientation 1.
  • Page 72 GLOSSARY PC UI PC user interface. The PC hardware and Xerox-supplied software which allows the operator to control the LPS by means of a mouse, windows, and icons. Refer to object mode, terminal emulation mode (TEM). portrait page orientation Orientation 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.
  • Page 73 EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code ENET Ethernet network end of tape electronic subsystem, also referred to as the system controller high-capacity feeder host interface processor XEROX 4135-II LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE GLOSSARY-7...
  • Page 74 1/4 inch cartridge random access memory raster image processor raster output scanner SCSI small computer system interface spots per inch system software tape sysgen system generation tracks per inch GLOSSARY-8 XEROX 4135-II LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...
  • Page 75 GLOSSARY user interface XCSC Xerox Customer Support Center XDSS Xerox Documentation and Software Services xerographic mode persistence xerographic mode switching XPAF, XPF Xerox Printer Access Facility XEROX 4135-II LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE GLOSSARY-9...

  • Page 77: Index

    1-2 function, 2-2 Program Description, 1-2 formatting, system disk, 4-33 full memory test option, 3-4 paper size option, 3-5 sysgen, 4-4 to 4-11 PC UI software, see UI software precautions, 4-1 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE INDEX-1...
  • Page 78 4-30 to 4-32 tapes, 1-2 offline update, performing using AUTO, 4-12 to 4-16 using SYSGEN, 4-12, 4-17 to 4-21 Xerox Print Service Manager option, 3-4 online update, performing, 4-22 to 4-29 XPAF option, 3-5 INDEX-2 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE...

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