Page 1: Operator Guide
Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System Operator Guide January 1996 721P83011...
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Page 3: Laser Safety
Mirrors and/or optical devices should not be used to view or deflect the laser beam. The 4635 Laser Printing System is certified to comply with laser performance standards set by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and by IEC 825 for non-U.S. markets as a Class 1 laser product.
Page 4 • Never operate the equipment if unusual noises or odors are noticed. Disconnect the power cord from the power source receptacle and call Xerox service to correct the problem. • Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on or supplied with the product.
Page 5: Related Publications
Related publications XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System Operator 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 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction About the reference set 4635 Laser Printing System documentation set About this manual Document conventions 1. System overview of the 4635 LPS Base components Optional components XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE System controller components System user interface...
Page 8 Guide command conventions Terminal emulation mode (TEM) Paper storage Paper specifications Paper performance guides Paper sizing and print jobs Feeder tray features Loading a feeder tray XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-16 1-17 2-10 2-15...
Page 9 5. Job control tasks Job control tasks through windows of PC UI Job control tasks through command line Job control tasks XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Unloading a stacker bin Sample tray Purge tray Power on the LPS...
Page 10 Load a 1/2 inch cartridge tape Unload a 1/2 inch cartridge tape Power off the 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive Handle cartridge tapes Load a 1/4 inch cartridge tape XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-13...
Page 11 Status and print tasks through windows of PC UI Status and print tasks through command line Understanding clusters Status and print tasks XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Unload a 1/4 inch cartridge tape Handle 1/4 inch cartridge tapes Floppy disk drive procedures...
Page 12 Cleaning the Q1011 sensor and mirror Cleaning additional sensors Cleaning the terminal and the exterior surfaces of the system Tape drive cleaning schedule Cleaning precautions—READ BEFORE CLEANING XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 9-20 9-21 9-21 9-22 9-24 9-28...
Page 13 Cleaning the floppy disk drive Using the custom transfer assist blade 12. Problem solving tasks LPS problems XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Cleaning procedures Access to the tape path Cleaning the tape path Cleaning the exterior of the tape path...
Page 14 Points regarding MICR mode and the system UI MICR mode following a sysgen output Tools to check MICR output MICR position and dimension gauge 8 power (X) comparator with MICR grid XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 12-28 12-28 12-29 12-30 12-30...
Page 15 Appendices A. Meter reading and reporting B. Supplies Glossary Index XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Meter reading and billing report Billing report through the command line Billing report through windows of the PC UI Reporting meter reads Touchtone Telephone Direct Meter Read Entry System...
Page 17: Laser Printing System Document Set
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE This document is part of a reference set designed to help you receive maximum benefit from your 4635 laser printing system. To help you select the appropriate document for your needs, the following section identifies the documents in the set and describes the information contained in each.
Page 18 Tips for successful forms creation • PC UI procedures • Hierarchy of PC UI windows • Provides a quick reference of commonly-used operator commands. • OSS and other messages • Meaning and recovery procedures XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 19 Planning Guide Tape Formats Manual LPS Standard Font Library Font User Guide Helpful Facts About Paper XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Pre-installation site preparation • Supplies and font ordering • Documentation and training • Post-installation requirements •...
Page 20: About This Manual
The Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System Operator Guide provides step-by-step instructions on operating and maintaining your Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System. The guide is designed to help you perform all standard operator tasks and should be kept near the printer at all times.
Page 21: Document Conventions
Document conventions terminal font underline UPPERCASE XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Appendix B. Supplies Glossary Index This guide uses the following conventions: < > Angle brackets are used for keys on the system controller keyboard. Curly brackets are used for required characters.
Page 23: Base Components
In addition to the standard set of fonts that is delivered with the LPS, special or customized fonts can be developed by the Xerox Font Center or by Rank Xerox. The base components of the 4635 LPS are the system controller and the printer.
Page 24: System Controller Components
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM System controller components The system controller is the part of the LPS that allows you to interact with the printer. Use the personal computer user interface (PC UI) to enter commands and select options which control the operation of the printer.
Page 25: Operator Control Panel
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Figure 1-3. PC UI Note: Several PC UI types are available. Your PC UI may look different from the one illustrated in figure 1-3. For detailed information on the system user interface, refer to chapter 2, “Using the PC UI.”...
Page 26: Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Printer components 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive The 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive, also referred to as QIC (quarter inch cartridge), is used for performing sysgen, disk save and restore (DSR), and file loading/backup for online system configuration.
Page 27: Feeder Trays
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Feeder trays The feeder trays hold and convey paper and other materials (for example, transparencies) used to produce printed output. Figure 1-6. 4635 feeder trays 1.
Page 28 SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM An elevator moves the tray up or down when it is in use. The HCF trays have Paper Level switches which detect the position of the elevator to determine the fullness of the tray. Paper Size switches detect the size of the paper loaded in the trays.
Page 29: High-Capacity Stacker Bins
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM High-capacity stacker bins The 4635 LPS contains up to four high-capacity stacker (HCS) bins as part of the feeder/stacker modules (stacker bins A, B, C and D). Refer to the section “Optional printer components“ for more information on the optional feeder/stacker modules.
Page 30: Sample Tray
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Each HCS bin has a control panel consisting of buttons and indicators. Figure 1-9. HCS bin control panel 1. Ready to Unload indicator. When this indicator is lit, you can remove printed sheets from the stacker bin.
Page 31 To prevent monitor burnout on the PC UI, a screen saver feature automatically blanks the screen and flashes a “Xerox 4635” logo when the PC UI desktop is inactive for five minutes. The five minute time limit is a default which can be changed by your service representative.
Page 32 SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM 1-10 Figure 1-10. Printer control console 1. Continue button. Press this button to resume printing. 2. Stop button. Press this button to stop printing. 3. Sample button. Press this button to cause a sample of the current print job to be sent to the sample tray.
Page 33: Registration Transport Levers
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM 11. Message area, used as follows: • Lines 1 and 2. These lines display the current status of the printer, for example, READY. • Line 3. This line displays messages concerning masked conditions, such as low dry ink.
Page 34: Open-Reel Tape Drive
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Optional components Optional system controller components 1-12 Optional components are available for both the system controller and the printer. The optional components for the system controller consist of: • Peripheral cabinet •...
Page 35 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Figure 1-12. Open-reel tape drive control panel 1. Diag button. Sets or cancels diagnostic mode. (If DIAG appears in the message display and a diagnostic program is not active, pressing the Diag button cancels the diagnostic mode.
Page 36 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive Two different models of the 1/2 inch cartridge tape are used with the 4635. One is an 18 track drive and the other is an 18/36 track drive. While many of the features of the two drives are the same, there are some differences.
Page 37 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Figure 1-14. 18/36 track cartridge tape drive control panel The following push buttons are located on the tape drive front panel: 1. Ready button. Places the drive "online" to communicate with the system controller.
Page 38: Optional Printer Components
7 X 10 enablement kit The 7 X 10 input enablement kit allows your 4635 to print on 7 by 10 inch/178 by 254 mm paper size, with throughput speed of up to 154 pages per minute.
Page 39: Bar Code Device
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM Bar code device The optional bar code feature allows processing of bar code data streams with the ability to cross-check the system UI, the controller and the printer. This cross-checking ensures that any bar code sheets printed have been accounted for by each component of the system.
Page 40: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (Micr)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM 1-18 Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) The 4635 MICR Laser Printing System (LPS) produces a MICR line on negotiable and turnaround documents such as checks and bills. Figure 1-17 shows an example of a MICR line.
Page 41: Printer Configurations
Figures 1-18 through 1-22 illustrate each of the five printer configurations available. Note: Figures 1-18 through 1-22 show the 4635 LPS with the optional bar code device. Figure 1-18. Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder...
Page 42 SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM 1-20 Figure 1-19. Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker + Bypass Transport Figure 1-20. Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker Figure 1-21. Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker + Bypass Transport Figure 1-22.
Page 43: Using The Pc Ui
PC UI XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE With the PC UI you perform operator tasks through a dynamic set of windows. Either a mouse or certain keyboard combinations are used to move between windows and select options. The PC UI also allows you to enter commands through a window on the display screen.
Page 44: Powering On The Pc Ui
Some information appears on the screen as the PC UI starts. Next, the Wait cursor appears (refer to the ”Types of cursors” section later in this chapter). Next, you see the screen display depicted in figure 2-2. Figure 2-2. 4635 UI screen XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 45: Adjusting The Pc Ui Monitor
Adjusting the PC UI monitor XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Most PC UI types allow you to adjust both the brightness and contrast of the PC UI monitor. Figure 2-3 shows one type of PC UI and its controls. Your PC UI may be different.
Page 46: Components Of The Pc Ui
— F6. Printer status display — F7. Start window — F8. Messages window — F9. Apply/Close — F10. Apply — F11. Close — F12. Not functional at this time (future use as an information key) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 47: Special Function Keys
Cursor XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Special function keys Certain keys have special functions that mimic the mouse operation. You can use these keys if your mouse is not working. Both the keyboard and the mouse operation are listed below: <ENTER>.
Page 48: Pc Ui Mouse
Position the cursor on top of the icon or option you want to select by sliding the mouse over the mouse pad. Then click once with the left mouse button to select the option. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 49: Pc Ui Desktop
The tasks covered in this manual are all tasks an operator needs to perform. For information on additional icons and options not covered in this guide, refer to the 4635 LPS PC User Interface Reference. 2. Messages window. This window displays system messages and allows you to enter commands for performing LPS tasks.
Page 50: Desktop Icons
(such as feeder trays), and instructions for clearing the fault. • The Fault icon also appears on the printer control console, along with graphic displays and messages. • If enabled, the printer Attention light flashes. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 51 Language icon. This icon allows you to switch languages on the PC UI if it is configured for two languages. For more information on this icon, refer to the Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System PC User Interface Reference. Print Tasks icon. This icon allows you to access the Print Tasks menu.
Page 52: Windows
• Yes. This button confirms the question asked in the window and closes the window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 53 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • No. This button does not confirm the question asked and closes the window. In addition, a window may have a Header button (or more than one) whose actions are directly related to the window's function.
Page 54 (refer to the ”PC UI mouse” and ”PC UI keyboard” sections of this chapter). Only one button can be selected from a set of buttons; multiple check boxes may be selected in a set of check boxes. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 55 USING THE PC UI Figure 2-10. Window example three Output fields. Display only fields. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 2-13...
Page 56 — Data may be lost as a result of the proposed action. — A cycle down of the printer may occur as a result of the proposed action. Otherwise, a confirmation window has a green header bar. Figure 2-12. Confirmation window XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 57: Working With Windows
There are also message windows that may appear as a result of conditions in the LPS, communication problems between the PC UI and the system controller, or problems within the PC UI. For additional information on these windows, refer to the 4635 LPS PC User Interface Reference. Working with windows You can do the following with the windows of the PC UI: •...
Page 58 To move the window using only the keyboard: 1. Position the cursor over the Move/Resize target. 2. Press and hold the <ENTER> key while using the appropriate arrow keys to move the window. Figure 2-14. Moving a window XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 59 Resizing the windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE To resize the window: 1. Place the cursor over a corner Move/Resize target. 2. Depress the right mouse button and hold. 3. Move the cursor: • To the right •...
Page 60: Using The Scroll Bars
1. Press the <ESCAPE> key. 2. Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the arrow up or arrow down target area. 3. Press the <ENTER> key to begin scrolling text. Figure 2-16. Scrolling the text vertically XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 61: Activating An Open Window
Performing operator tasks through the PC UI Performing tasks through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE To scroll text to the right, follow the above procedure, but place the cursor on the arrow left target area. A single click moves the information one character to the right.
Page 62: Entering Commands Through The Messages Window
• A message acknowledging your request appears as positive feedback to you. An error message appears when a command is entered incorrectly: OS2710 INVALID COMMAND, PLEASE REENTER XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 63: Guide Command Conventions
The TEM function also may be used with the optional XPSM software. In this instance, the TEM command transfers control of the 4635 from the PCUI to a remote terminal. Once control has been transfered, the system will no longer respond to the PCUI and control can only be transfered back by entering the command @UI$ at the remote terminal or rebooting the 4635.
Page 65: Paper Facts
This chapter contains information about paper handling and procedures for loading feeder trays and unloading stacker bins. As the operator of the 4635 LPS printer, you need to be aware of the importance of taking good care of the paper used in it.
Page 66 — 16 pound/60 gsm to 110 pound/200 gsm • Types of paper — Predrilled — Perforated — Pressure-sensitive labels — Transparencies — Precut or full tabs — Carbonless (Xerox) — Standard types XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Generic name USLETTER USLEGAL 17 X 11...
Page 67: Paper Performance Guides
(fanned thoroughly) • Tab stock (in perfectly flat condition) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The following guides summarize the capabilities of the paper trays, duplex printing considerations, and paper stock considerations. Note: You may use the adjustable levers to optimize performance when running heavy weight or oversized papers.
Page 68 2 and 4 of the printer) are in the appropriate position for the weight of paper being used. Refer to the “Prints are skewed“ section of the “Problem solving tasks“ chapter. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Performance limits and suggested alternatives Smaller or larger sizes cannot be used.
Page 69 Type or • Xerographic paper in condition good condition • Predrilled stock (fanned thoroughly) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Table 3-4. Two-sided (duplex) printing performance guide Good performance • Slightly curled paper* • Paper with reinforced binding edges •...
Page 70 DO NOT run two-sided (duplex) prints. Xerox carbonless paper • Load paper in trays 3, 4, 5 and 6 only. • Only Xerox carbonless paper is recommended for High speed Xerographic equipment. Table 3-5. Paper stocks guide XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 71 • Heavily textured paper may yield prints with ragged character appearance and/or deletions. To test, print a sample sheet. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Table 3-5. Paper stocks guide (continued) * You can order a mylar reinforcement tray which allows a feeder tray to handle up to 500 sheets of this type of stock.
Page 72: Paper Sizing And Print Jobs
Paper sizing and print jobs Feeder trays Feeder tray features The 4635 LPS feeder trays have edge guide sensors that detect paper length and width. The LPS selects the correct feeder tray(s) for the print job, based on the paper size specified in the job.
Page 73: Loading A Feeder Tray
Loading a feeder tray XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Follow this procedure to load one of the feeder trays. 1. Select the tray you want to load by pressing the Tray Unlock button on the paper tray. (You may also select the tray through the PC UI or the printer mimic on the printer control console.
Page 74 4. Load paper, following the instructions on the label at the front top of the feeder tray. Figure 3-4. Paper loading instructions Note: Load transparencies and 9-inch/229-mm tabs into one of the processor feeder trays only. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 75 Things to remember XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Remove any damaged sheets. • Load the paper with the package wrapper seam side up. Note: For trays 3, 4, 5 and 6 only, load paper with curl side up if paper curl is detected.
Page 76 5. Adjust the paper guides as follows: a. For the high-capacity feeder trays, adjust the rear and side paper guides to touch the paper stack. Figure 3-7. High-capacity feeder tray rear and side paper guides XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 77 This allows the 4635 LPS to print on larger paper than would fit in the tray the usual way (that is, with the long edge touching the side paper guide and the short edge touching the rear paper guide).
Page 78 Figure 3-10. Rear guide of the processor feeder tray c. Relatch the paper feeder assembly by pressing the green dot until the assembly clicks into place. Figure 3-11. Relatching the paper feeder assembly XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 79: Stacker Bins
Continue button on the printer control console to resume the print job. The 4635 LPS can have up to four high-capacity stacker (HCS) bins. (Refer to chapter 1, “System overview of the 4635 LPS,” for additional information on the high-capacity stacker bins.) •...
Page 80 • Intermixed weights Optional 7 X 10 enablement kit allows 7 by 10 inches/178 by 254 mm paper size. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Performance limits and suggested alternatives Smaller or larger sizes cannot be used.
Page 81: Unloading A Stacker Bin
Unloading a stacker bin XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. Select a bin for unloading by pressing the Bin Unload button on the bin control panel. (You can also select the bin for unloading through the PC UI or the printer mimic of the printer control console.
Page 82 6. If you are using a container or pallet, empty it and return it to the stacker bin. Note: An empty container or a pallet must be in place if the bin is set for container stacking. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 83 Container facts XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • The empty container must be the same size as the previous container if the bin is in an auto switching combination or if the print job is not complete and stacking will continue into the bin.
Page 84: Sample Tray And Purge Tray
PC UI or system controller display telling you to empty the bin. This section describes the sample and purge trays of the 4635 LPS. Samples requested during operation of the LPS are delivered to the sample tray.
Page 85: System Control Tasks
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE System control tasks This chapter contains instructions for performing system control tasks. These tasks affect the operation of the LPS. Where applicable, instructions are given for accomplishing the tasks using either the windows of the PC UI or keyed-in commands.
Page 86: System Control Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
Note: This chapter covers operator related tasks only. For information on any of the options not covered in this chapter, refer to the Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System PC User Interface Reference. You can perform system control tasks by entering commands either: •...
Page 87: System Control Tasks
System control tasks Power on the LPS XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The following sections contain instructions for performing specific system control tasks. Use this task to start the LPS. 1. Press the Local button on the operator control panel, unless otherwise instructed.
Page 88: Power Off The Lps
6. When the LPS is offline, press the System Power Off button on the operator control panel. Figure 4-4. System Power Off button on operator control panel XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 89: Boot The Lps
When the LPS is in offline mode Boot the LPS Boot the LPS task through PC UI XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE To power off the LPS if you are running offline: 1. Press the <JOBS STATUS> key or check the status display on the PC UI desktop, to ensure the system is idle.
Page 90 2. Key in the date, using numerals. You may use a space, a colon (:), or a slash (/) between the month, day, and year. Once you have entered the date, a written version is displayed, that is, 1/23/95 becomes January 23, 1995. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 91: System Rollover
System rollover System rollover message through XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 3. Next you are asked to enter the time. ENTER TIME (HH:MM:SS) Enter the time, using the military 24-hour system. (For example, 2:30 p.m. is 14:30.) The date and time are...
Page 92 OS2575 SYSTEM ROLLOVER. VARY OFFLINE FROM HOST. 1. Enter “C” to initiate the recovery procedure. With either online or offline mode, the following messages are displayed: XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE ENTER 'C'...
Page 93 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE SYSTEM RECOVERY FROM #### ABORT PRINT ABORT DATA FOR LATER ANALYSIS Y/N? 2. Press <Y> for yes. PRINT REQUEST WILL BE QUEUED is displayed. You are asked to verify date and time, and the...
Page 94: System Version
Attention light still flashes when the printer stops due to a fault (and the corresponding Fault icons still appear on the PC UI and the printer control console). 1. Select “Attention Light/Alarm” from the System Control menu to open the Attention Light/Alarm window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 95 Attention Light/Alarm task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 4-11. Attention Light/Alarm window 2. Select the appropriate Enabled button to enable the: • Steady Attention light • Flashing Attention light • Alarm Select the appropriate Disabled button to disable the: •...
Page 96: Turn Off Attention Light Or Alarm
Use the Energy Saver task to readjust the time-out period. The energy saver timer starts whenever the printer stops. 1. Select “Energy Saver” from the System Control menu to open the Energy Saver window. Figure 4-12. Energy Saver window XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 97: Set Date/Time
Energy Saver task through command line Set date/time Set Date/Time task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Select the Disabled button to turn off the energy saver mode. • Select the Enabled button to turn on the energy saver mode.
Page 98 Because the command is designed to allow you to change either the time, the date, or both, you do not enter commas for missing elements when setting only one of them. To change only the time, for example, enter: SET TIME 10:27 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 99: Console Log
ASCII. The console log allows you to review system information that can help you determine the reason and any actions to take when the 4635 LPS appears to have a problem. The following items are contained in the console log: •...
Page 100: Displaying A Console Log
Floppy button. b. To select the current console log, select the Current Log button. Note: This is the default selection of the window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 101 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 2. Select the Display header button to open the Display Console Log window. Figure 4-16. Display Console Log window 3. The following options allow you to select the type of information that appears in the displayed console log.
Page 102 Note: When using the floppy, the following message will appear at the bottom of the screen: Insert Floppy before selecting “Apply/Close.“ 6. Select the Close header button to close the Console Log Display window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 103: Printing A Console Log
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Printing a console log 1. Follow the procedure described in step 1, a-b, of the “Displaying a console log” section earlier in this chapter. 2. Select the Print header button to open the Print Console Log window.
Page 104: Stopping The Printing Of A Console Log
Close. Cancel the save request and close the window. Note: If the PC UI cannot save the whole console log due to insufficient space, an error message displays and no entry is saved. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 105: Emptying The Current Console Log
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Emptying the current console log Select the “Empty” option from the Console Log window's header auxiliary menu. A confirmation window appears. Figure 4-21. Confirmation window (Empty option) • Select Yes to empty the console log.
Page 106: Converting A Console Log
Notes: • The converted console log is stored on the PC UI hard disk. • You can copy the converted console log to a PC UI floppy disk with the MS-DOS BACKUP command. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 107: Problem
Problem Problem task through windows Problem task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task before calling for service, when: • The system recognizes a problem that is not correctable and directs you to key in the PROBLEM command •...
Page 108 Note: In the U.S., the message CALL THE FIELD SERVICE DISPATCHER AND REPORT THESE NUMBERS refers to the National Customer Service Support Center. For non-U.S. areas, contact your local service representative. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE WAITING FOR SERVICE. RETURN TO THE RETURN TO THE...
Page 109: Audit Log
Audit log Audit Log task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task to display, print, or copy the current audit log from the PC UI hard disk. Select “Audit Log” from the System Control menu to open the Audit Log window.
Page 110: Selecting A Header Option
Stops the Audit Log Save that is currently in process. For more information on each of these options, refer to the Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System PC User Interface Reference. Selecting a device Select a Device option. Selecting the device determines where the Audit Logs listed in the Display field are stored.
Page 111: Remote Terminal
Xerox Print Services Manager software. Please refer to the 4635 Installation Planning Guide for hardware requirements for use of the remote terminal option. Use this task to transfer control of the 4635 from the PCUI to a remote device. Note: This selection will only appear if the required software options have been loaded.
Page 112: Exit To Dos
• Select Yes to exit to DOS. • Select No to cancel the exit request. Note: To return to the desktop, key in MANUI and press the <ENTER> key. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 113: Job Control Tasks
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE This chapter contains instructions for performing job control tasks. These tasks allow you to control and manage print jobs. Instructions are given for accomplishing the tasks using either the windows of the PC UI or keyed-in commands. Refer to the table below for a list of the tasks described in this chapter.
Page 114: Job Control Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
1. Place the cursor in the window. 2. Click once with the left mouse button. 3. Enter the command. If you are using the system controller terminal, just use the keyboard to enter the command. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 115: Abort
Job control tasks Abort Abort task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The following sections contain instructions for performing specific job control tasks. Use this task to do one of the following: • Remove a specific print job from the system •...
Page 116: Reset
If the system is not idle, a message appears asking you to confirm the clearing of the job queue. Select “Reset” from the Job Control menu. A confirmation window appears. Figure 5-3. Confirmation window (Reset option) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 117: Align
Reset task through command line Align Align task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Select Yes to clear the job queue and close the confirmation window. • Select No to close the confirmation window without clearing the job queue.
Page 118 3. To check the amount of shift, key in SAMPLE TEST.FRM to print the built-in test form (refer to figure 5-5), or you may print a sample of the actual job on the preprinted form to be used. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 119 (You could use this command in step 1, instead of the basic ALIGN command.) Note: Remember to restore the printer to its original values. Enter ALIGN and the original values, whatever they were at the beginning. Refer to step 1. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 120: Print Darkness
If a job is printing, a page with the new value applied is delivered to the sample tray. If no job is printing, the test form with the new value applied is delivered to the sample tray. (Refer to figure 5-5.) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 121: Lead Edge Screen
Lead edge screen XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To display the current image darkness value, enter the following command: DARKNESS Use this task to apply a screen to the leading margin of a printed sheet. The screen lightens a high density image in the margin.
Page 122 To change the edge lightening value, enter the following command: EDGE [NORMAL|STRESS|OFF] NORMAL Apply normal edge lightening. STRESS Apply heavier edge lightening. Turn off edge lightening. • To display the current value of edge lightening, enter the following command: EDGE XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 123: Micr Control
The values remain in effect until you change them or perform an LPS Update or Sysgen task. (Refer to the 4850 HighLight Color and 4635 LPS System Generation Guide for additional information.) Use the Fonts/Forms/Graphics task to set the maximum number for the following: •...
Page 124 To display the current number of fonts, enter the following command: FONTS • To display the current number of forms, enter the following command: FORMS • To display the current number of graphics, enter the following command: GRAPHIC XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 125: Sample Files
Sample files Sample files task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task to print samples of fonts, forms, logos, or graphics. • To print sample of fonts, forms, or logos: 1. Select “Sample Fonts/Forms/Logos” from the Job Control menu to open the Sample Fonts/Forms/Logos window.
Page 126 • To have the samples(s) print in landscape orientation, select the landscape option from the auxiliary menu next to the Orientation field. Otherwise, the samples print in portrait orientation. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 127 Sample Files task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To specify the units used for the vertical and horizontal positioning of the image, select the unit from the auxiliary menus next to the Vertical and Horizontal Units fields.
Page 128: Stop Input/Output
To stop printing, select “Stop Output” from the Job Control menu. • To stop both input processing and printing, enter the following command: STOP • To stop input processing, enter the following command: STOP I XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 129: Continue Input/Output
Continue input/output Continue Input/Output task through windows Continue Input/Output task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To stop printing, enter the following command: STOP O Use this task to resume interrupted input processing, printing, or both.
Page 130: Sample
Select “Sample” from the Job Control menu. To print a sample of the current print job, enter the following command: SAMPLE XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 131: Online Printing Tasks
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Online printing tasks This chapter contains instructions for performing online printing tasks. These tasks allow you to run print jobs from a host computer. Where applicable, instructions are given for accomplishing the tasks using either the windows of the PC UI or keyed-in commands.
Page 132: Online Printing Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
Note: You can also press the <F7> key to open the Start window. Figure 6-2. Start window 3. Turn to the section of this chapter which explains the task in which you are interested. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 133: Online Printing Tasks Through Command Line
Online printing tasks Start an online print job Start Job task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE You can perform online printing tasks by entering commands either: • Through the Messages window of the PC UI •...
Page 134 The requested number of prints for each report. FORM=form The name of the form to be used. The extension .FRM is optional. Note: Refer to the 4635 LPS Operations Reference for further information. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 135: Space
Space task through windows Space task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The Space task allows you to move forward a specified number of pages within a report in order to begin printing at that point in the report.
Page 136: Endjob
Refer to chapter 9, “Status and print tasks,” for instructions. Select the “Drain” option from the Start window's header auxiliary menu. (Refer to figure 6-2.) A message appears when the drain is complete. Enter the following command: DRAIN XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 137: Disk Saturation
Disk saturation Disk Saturation task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE If a report is larger than the size of the print file, the system may not be able to receive the entire report onto the system disk at one time.
Page 138 Prints already formatted pages and ends the current job file. ABORT O Cancels the current report and starts printing the next report. ABORT n Cancels the job whose number is entered. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE ENTER OPTION:...
Page 139: Offline Printing Tasks
Procedures for handling the 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive and the floppy drive are also included. Refer to chapter 1, “System overview of the 4635 LPS,” for additional information on the tape drives. The first part of this chapter describes the procedures for handling the tape drives and magnetic and cartridge tapes.
Page 140: Open-Reel Tape Drive Procedures
The loading door opens and you can load an open-reel tape. Note: If “OK” appears on the message display, but the door is closed, press the Reset button to open it. If this fails, tap lightly on the door to open it. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 141: Load An Open-Reel Tape
Load an open-reel tape XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Before loading a tape, ensure the following: • The write enable ring is either: — On the tape to allow writing — Removed to prevent writing over existing data on the tape.
Page 142: Offline Printing Tasks
1. Press the Power switch to the OFF position by pressing down the side marked 0. WARNING: This is essential for safety reasons. Figure 7-4. Power switch 2. Lift the cover of the peripheral cabinet. Figure 7-5. Lifting the peripheral cabinet cover XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 143 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 3. Release the turnbuckles on the tape path cover by turning them counterclockwise. Figure 7-6. Turnbuckles 4. Lift the tape path cover. Figure 7-7. Lifting the tape path cover OFFLINE PRINTING TASKS...
Page 144 OFFLINE PRINTING TASKS 5. Place the tape reel on the supply hub. Figure 7-8. Placing the tape reel on the supply hub 6. Thread the tape to the take-up hub. Figure 7-9. Threading the tape XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 145 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 7. Wind the tape clockwise for approximately two turns. Wind the take-up reel counterclockwise until the tape tightens. Figure 7-10. Winding the tape 8. Close the tape path cover and secure the turnbuckles by turning them clockwise.
Page 146: Unload An Open-Reel Tape
Follow this procedure to unload a tape from the 9-track magnetic tape drive. 1. When “Offline” appears on the message display, press and hold the Reset button and the Rwd/Unl button. Figure 7-13. Reset and Rwd/Unl buttons XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 147: Unload An Open-Reel Tape During A Power Failure
Unload an open-reel tape during a power failure XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • The tape rewinds through beginning of tape (BOT). • The tape reel is unclamped. • The tape door opens. • “OK” appears on the tape drive message display.
Page 148 3. Release the turnbuckles on the tape path cover by turning them counterclockwise. Figure 7-16. Turnbuckles 4. Lift the tape path cover. Figure 7-17. Lifting the tape path cover 5. Rotate the supply reel counterclockwise until all the tape is rewound. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 149 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 7-18. Rewinding the tape 6. Gently depress the Hub Release lever. Figure 7-19. Hub Release lever 7. While depressing the Hub Release lever, turn the tape reel counterclockwise to unclamp it. 8. Carefully lift off the unclamped supply reel.
Page 150: Power Off The Open-Reel Tape Drive
To power off the open-reel tape drive, press the Power switch to the OFF position by pressing down on the side marked 0. Figure 7-21. Power switch CAUTION: Unload the tape (or at least return it to BOT) before powering off the tape drive. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 151: Handle Open-Reel Tapes
Handle open-reel tapes File protection XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Since improper handling can cause damage to tapes and result in unreadable data, store tapes in their protective containers when they are not being used. Most read/write errors are caused by dust or dirt on the read/write head, transferred there by the tapes.
Page 152: 1/2 Inch Cartridge Tape Drive Procedures
Diagnostics are performed and are listed on the message display. 2. To place the tape drive online to the LPS, do the following: a. Press and release the Scroll button. Figure 7-24. Scroll button “+Subsys Status” appears in the message display. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 153 Power on the 18/36 track 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE b. Press the Select button. Figure 7-25. Select button “Online Request” appears in the message display. c. Press the Select button twice to select and execute the online function.
Page 154: Load A 1/2 Inch Cartridge Tape
Tape was wound completely out of the cartridge onto the machine reel and then reattached to the cartridge reel. If you have a damaged cartridge, substitute a back-up version of the data from another cartridge. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 155 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Follow this procedure to load a cartridge into the 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive. 1. Hold the cartridge with the smooth side on top and the leader block toward the drive. Figure 7-28.
Page 156: Unload A 1/2 Inch Cartridge Tape
Unload button. Figure 7-31. Ready and Unload buttons • The message display shows the tape drive condition while the rewind and unload operation is in progress. • The cartridge is ejected from the transport. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 157 Removing the cartridge Power off the 18 track 1/2 inch tape drive Place the tape drive offline XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 2. Once the cartridge is ejected, you can remove it from the tape drive. Figure 7-32.
Page 158 3. Press the Unload button to unload any tape cartridge that was in the transport when the power went off. 4. Place the tape drive online if necessary. (Refer to the “Place the tape drive online” section earlier in this chapter.) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 159: Power Off The 18/36 Track 1/2 Inch Tape Drive
Power off the 18/36 track 1/2 inch tape drive Place the tape drive offline XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Before powering off, follow this procedure to place the tape drive offline: 1. Press and release the Ready button.
Page 160: Handle Cartridge Tapes
Do not write on a label that is on a cartridge. If you want to change a label, fill out a new one, remove the old one, and replace it with the new one. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 161 File protection XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Place the volume/serial number label on the side of the cartridge opposite the file-protect selector and the customer label on the top surface of the cartridge. Use the recessed areas provided for them. When you want a new label on a cartridge, remove the old one before you put on a new one.
Page 162: 1/4 Inch Cartridge Tape Drive Procedures
The following sections contain instructions for handling the 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive. Figure 7-39 shows the components of the 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive. Figure 7-39. 1/4 inch cartridge tape drive 1. LED indicator 2. Door 3. Release button XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 163: Load A 1/4 Inch Cartridge Tape
Load a 1/4 inch cartridge tape Unload a 1/4 inch cartridge tape XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Press the Release button. The door opens partially. 2. Manually open the door completely. Insert the cartridge into the feed slot with the label facing to the left.
Page 164: Handle 1/4 Inch Cartridge Tapes
“SAFE,” the cartridge tape is protected from being written over. Figure 7-41. File-protected 1/4 inch cartridge with the black tab pointing to SAFE The following sections contain instructions for handling the optional floppy disk drive. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 165: Load A Floppy Disk
Load a floppy disk Unload a floppy disk XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. Before inserting a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive, check that the lever is in the open (vertical) position. 2. Insert the floppy disk label side left until the jacket is solidly against the stops.
Page 166: Handle Floppy Disks
Never place heavy objects on top of a floppy disk. • Never use paper clips, erasers, or rubber bands on a floppy disk. • Never bend or fold a floppy disk. • Never expose floppy disks to excessive heat or sunlight. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 167: Offline Printing Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
Offline printing tasks through windows of PC UI XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE To select offline printing tasks using the windows of the PC UI: Open the Print Tasks menu icon. The Print Tasks menu window appears, listing the available options.
Page 168: Offline Printing Tasks Through Command Line
• Device. The tape drive you are using to print the job. (The tape device identifications are set up during sysgen. Refer to the 4635 LPS System Generation Guide for additional information.) • Report Mode. There are two options for report mode: —...
Page 169 Start Job task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • The Saved Commands menu (directly beneath the Saved Command field) lists start commands. — To add commands to the list: a. Enter the appropriate job information in the input fields.
Page 170: Rewind/Unload Tape
Specifies the tape device being used. Notes: • The tape device identifications are set up during sysgen. Refer to the 4635 LPS System Generation Guide for additional information. • You cannot select a tape device when you have selected DISC or FORM.
Page 171: Space
Rewind/Unload Tape task through command line Space Space task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To rewind a tape, enter the following command: TAPE[CARTRIDGE|TDn] REWIND The tape drive you are using. (The tape device identifications are set up during sysgen. Refer to the 4635 LPS System Generation Guide for additional information.)
Page 172: Move
While the Move task is being processed, input stops and a message appears telling you that the tape is being positioned. You must press the Continue button to resume input processing of any active jobs. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 173 Move task through windows Move task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. Select the “Move” option from the Start window's header auxiliary menu to open the Move window. Figure 7-47. Move window 2. Select one of the following options: •...
Page 175: Hip Printing Tasks
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE This chapter contains procedures for accessing remote host systems (XNS, XPAF, or XPSM) and printing jobs and receiving files from them, using Host Interface Processor (HIP) software. Where applicable, instructions are given for accomplishing the tasks using either the windows of the PC UI or keyed-in commands.
Page 176: Hip Printing Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
Print Tasks menu window 2. Select the “HIP” option to open the HIP window. Figure 8-2. HIP window 3. Turn to the section of this chapter which explains the task in which you are interested. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 177: Hip Printing Tasks Through Command Line
HIP [option[,option[,...]]] HIP options are provided in this chapter in the task sections; however, for a complete list and explanation of all available HIP options, refer to the 4635 LPS Operations Reference. Notes: • If your LPS has only one host and it is set up as the default host in HIP.LIB, or if only one host is set up in HIP.Lib,...
Page 178 When this happens, one of the following messages appears: HP1320 FUNCTION IS NOT SUPPORTED BY CURRENT HOST HP2320 INVALID COMMAND WITH CURRENT HOST TYPE HP2330 INVALID COMMAND WITH NO HOST SPECIFIED XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 179: Select A Communication Mode
Place HIP Online task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task to select the HIP communication mode to use. Note: This task is not necessary if your LPS has only one host.
Page 180: Take Hip Offline
• To display information about a job: 1. Enter the job number in the JID# field. 2. Select the “Job Information” option from the header auxiliary menu to open the Job Information window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 181 — Close. Close the window. Note: There are additional options that can be accessed only from Logon Level 3 or above. Refer to the 4635 LPS PC User Interface Reference for information on these options. To start or continue printing jobs from HIP's internal job queue, enter the following command: HIP START [DUMP][JID[,...]]...
Page 182: Stop Hip Print Jobs
Note: You can abort only HIP jobs whose status is Receive or Pending. 1. Select the “Abort” option from the HIP window's header auxiliary menu to open the HIP Abort window. Figure 8-4. HIP Abort window XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 183 Abort Job task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 2. Select one of the following options: • Enter a job ID number in the Job ID field Notes: — You can find the ID number for a specific job through the HIP Jobs Status task.
Page 184: Hip Jobs Status
Cancelled. Display all cancelled jobs. • Completed. Display all completed jobs, that is, Printed, Stored, Send, or Aborted. • Pending. Display all jobs in the Pending state, that is, Pending or Receiving, but not submitted to OCS. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 185 HIP Jobs Status task through system controller terminal (non-U.S. markets only) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Printed. Display all jobs in the printed state, that is, Printed or Truncated. • Sent. Display all files sent to the host.
Page 186 If there are more than 20 jobs in the selected state, all jobs are not shown and the following message appears: HP2145 ENTER 'HIP SHOW JOBS CONTINUE' FOR MORE. To display the additional jobs, enter the following command: HIP SHOW JOBS CONTINUE XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE JOB# TIME hh:mm:ss...
Page 187 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 8-7 shows the format of a normal display screen. Figure 8-7. Example of HIP job status display HOST:hst:linemode HIP:runmode JID# HOST NAME RECEIVED nnnn host name hh:mm:ss HP1110 END OF JOB DISPLAY...
Page 188 The job is a concatenated job. RETAINDATA The job's data is retained for HIP CHANGE. HOLDJOB The job is retained due to HIP CHANGE. PASSTHROUGH The job is a pass through job. (XPF, only) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 189: End Hip
End HIP End HIP task though windows End HIP task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task to shut down HIP in an orderly manner. • The current files being received, transmitted, or printed (if any) are completed.
Page 191: Status And Print Tasks
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Status and print tasks This chapter contains instructions for obtaining printer and job status information, selecting feeder trays and stacker bins, managing clusters, setting up bin limits, handling feeding and finishing devices, and using the Notepad task.
Page 192 Bin full criteria and setting bin limits Through windows Through command line Separate Through windows Through command line Jobs status Through windows Through command line Configure feeding or finishing device Through windows Notepad Through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 193: Status And Print Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
Status and print tasks through windows of PC UI Status and print tasks through command line Understanding clusters XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE To select status and print tasks using the windows of the PC UI: 1. Open the Print Tasks menu icon.
Page 194: Status And Print Tasks
You can display the current clusters, override the preferred trays recommended by the cluster, or choose a specific cluster or tray to be used for feeding paper for a job. For additional information on clusters, refer to the 4635 LPS Operations Reference. The following sections contain instructions for performing specific status and print tasks.
Page 195 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE — Busy. The bin elevator is raising or lowering. — Lowered. The bin elevator is down. • Stacker bin size. The size is either: — None. The bin is empty and containers are not being used.
Page 196 To choose the unit of measurement, select the “Units” option from the Printer Status window's header auxiliary menu. Then select the Inches or Millimeters radio button. (Refer to the “Select Units” section of this chapter for additional information.) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 197 Bin: Selected Ready Ready Ready XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Enter the following command: PSTATUS If you have the PC UI and are not currently running print jobs using command files, the Printer Status window appears. Otherwise, the selection and status information appears in the Messages window (PC UI) or on the terminal screen.
Page 198: Select Feeder Trays
• To feed paper from a specific tray, select the tray number from the Feed Mode window. • To feed paper from a bulk feeder, select 7 from the Feed Mode window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 199 Select Feeder Trays task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To use the clusters set up in the print job, enter the following command: FEED MAIN • To feed paper from the Aux cluster, enter the following...
Page 200: Select Stacker Bins
A. Stacker bin A is used first. • B. Stacker bin B is used first. • C. Stacker bin C is used first. • D. Stacker bin D is used first. • E. The finishing device is used. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 201 Select Stacker Bins task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To select the AUTOMODE stacking order, enter the following command: SELECT AUTO • To select the sample tray, enter the following command: SELECT TRAY •...
Page 202: Tray Loading
2. Select the appropriate header button: • Clusters. Open the Clusters window. • Feed Mode. Open the Feed Mode window. • Close. Close the confirmation window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 203: Clusters
(non-U.S. markets only) Clusters XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. When a print job calls for a stock change, the existing clusters appear on the system controller display. The current trays field is blank for undefined clusters.
Page 204 To edit an existing cluster: a. Highlight the cluster name in the display field. The cluster name now appears in the Cluster Name field and the appropriate tray information appears in the check boxes. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 205 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Note: You can also display the cluster information by entering the cluster name in the Cluster Name field and selecting the Show header button. b. Select the box(es) above the tray number(s) you want...
Page 206 Prevents tray being removed from current status in any inactive cluster Note: When a current tray is added or assigned to a cluster, that tray number is deleted from all other clusters, unless /NR is entered with it. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 207: Ordered Stock
Ordered Stock task through windows Ordered Stock task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Ordered stock consists of paper arranged in a specific order in a feeder tray so that it can be printed in a cycle. Prenumbered sheets and tabs are two examples of ordered stock.
Page 208: Transparencies
Causes or cancels the use of transparencies in the next print job. Once the job has printed, the transparency control returns to the coding in the job stream. (Refer to the 4635 LPS PDL/DJDE Reference for additional information.) Note: Changes made in the Trannsparencies window are not reflected when the widow is reopened.
Page 209: Select Units
Transparencies task through command line Select units Select Units task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 2. Select either: • Apply/Close. Apply your selection and close the window. • Close. Close the window. Note: You must still ensure that either transparency or regular stock is loaded in the appropriate feeder trays.
Page 210: Purge Feed
PFEED [tray list] tray list The numbers of the trays you want the LPS to use for purge sheets. • To display the currently assigned purge feed trays, enter the following command: PFEED XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 211: Lower Trays And Bins
Lower Trays and Bins task through command line Set tray size XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task to lower tray and bin elevators from the PC UI or system controller terminal. In the printer mimic of the Printer Status window, select the down arrow on the tray or bin you want to lower.
Page 212: Set Container Size
Any subsequent pages after the first sheet must be within 25 mm on each dimension of the first sheet. • You must not set the container size larger than the actual size of the container. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 213 Set Container Size task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Note: Once you change a container size using this task, you must change it back again if you want to use a standard size container. The following table shows the default size for each container.
Page 214: Bin Full Criteria And Setting Bin Limits
A specific number of reams or sheets has been stacked • A specific report, report set, or print job is finished • A specific report, report set, or print job is finished after a specific number of sheets has been stacked. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 215 Bin Full Criteria and Setting Bin Limits task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To set the maximum number of reams for a bin: 1. Select the “Bin Full Criteria” option from the Printer Status window's header auxiliary menu to open the Bin Full Criteria window.
Page 216 2. Enter the maximum number of sheets for the stacker bin(s). 3. Select the appropriate header button: • Apply/Close. Apply your selection and close the window. • Apply. Apply your selection. • Close. Close the window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 217 Bin Full Criteria and Setting Bin Limits task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • To set the maximum numbers of reams for the bin, enter the following command: BINFULL [threshold, boundary] threshold The maximum number of reams for the bin.
Page 218: Separate
When the system is printing, the following status and source information is displayed at the bottom of the PC UI monitor: Input: Output: (Status) (Status) (Source) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Remote: (Status) (Source)
Page 219 Jobs Status task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • Input Status. The processing stage of the job (for example, “Idle”). • Input source. The origin of the print job (for example, “Tape”). • Output Status. The printing stage of the job (for example, “Printing”).
Page 220: Configure Feeding Or Finishing Device
• “Feed/Finish Configuration” Note: The option you see depends on the devices set up for your LPS. Depending on the option selected, one of the following windows appears on the PC UI desktop. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 221 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 9-18. Feeding Configuration window Figure 9-19. Finishing Configuration window Figure 9-20. Feeding/Finishing Configurations window STATUS AND PRINT TASKS 9-31...
Page 222: Notepad
Using the Notepad task, you can: • Create a note • Display a note • Edit a note • Delete a note. 1. Select the Notepad icon from the desktop to open the Notepad window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 223 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 9-21. Notepad window 2. Choose one of the following options: • To create a note: a. Select the New Note header button. b. Enter the note text in the Note field (the large rectangular box).
Page 224 Figure 9-22. Confirmation window (delete option) • Select Yes to delete the note. • Select No to cancel the delete request. 3. Select the Close header button to close the Notepad window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 225: File Control Tasks
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE This chapter contains instructions for copying files between the system disk and labeled and unlabeled tapes and cartridges. Instructions are given for performing the tasks using either the windows of the PC UI or keyed-in commands. Refer to the table below for a list of the tasks described in this chapter.
Page 226: File Control Tasks Through Windows Of Pc Ui
The following sections contain instructions for performing specific file control tasks. For additional information about each task, refer to the Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System PC User Interface Reference. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 227: Display/Print
Display/Print XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 10-2. Display/Print window Use this task to display and print information on files residing on the system disk and on tape. The abbreviated display/printout for files on disk contains the File ID (File Name and File Type).
Page 228: Type
.JSL, or .TMP files) residing on the system disk. To be displayed, the selected file ID must be a non-compiled source file. Figure 10-4. Copy window Use this task to copy files residing on the system disk (disk to disk). XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 229: Copy Labeled Tapes
Copy labeled tapes Copy Labeled Tapes task through windows XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Use this task to copy files residing on the system disk to tape and files on tape to disk. 1. Select “Copy Labeled Tapes” from the Files menu to open the Copy Labeled Tapes window.
Page 230 Select the Next header button if you want the next file on the tape or disk to be displayed in the Input File ID field. Select the Find header button to search for a specific file. — The Find window opens. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 231 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 10-7. Find window — Enter the name of the file you want to locate. — Select the Apply or Apply/Close header button to position the tape or disk at the file. — Select the Skip header button to position the tape or disk over a specific number of files.
Page 232 VOLINIT command before the COPY command. The VOLINIT command format is as follows: TAPE[TDn|CARTRIDGE]VOLINIT [,1600|6250] The tape device containing the tape you want to initialize. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 233 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE CARTRIDGE The 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive. You may set the tape density to either 1600 (default setting) or 6250 bpi. COPY {TAPE|CARTRIDGE|TDn}WRITE[/BF:n]LABEL [disk-id] {input-file-id [output-file-id|ALL|file-type]} TAPE WRITE LABEL Indicates the files are to be written to an LPS-labeled tape.
Page 234: Copy Unlabeled Tapes
Enter the file name to be copied to or from the system disk in the File ID field. The format is file- name.file-type. Select the Apply or Apply/Close header button to begin the Copy task. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 235 Copy Unlabeled Tapes task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Note: You may also rewind or unload a tape by selecting the appropriate option from the header auxiliary menu. • To copy files from unlabeled tape to system disk, enter the...
Page 236: Copy To/From Floppy
If you want to be warned when a file of the same name already exists on the destination disk, select the Review check box. Refer to step 1,g of the “Copy Labeled Tapes” section earlier in this chapter for additional information. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 237 Copy Floppy Disks task through command line XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 3. Select the appropriate header button: • Apply/Close. Apply your selection and close the window. • Apply. Apply your selection. • Close. Close the window. •...
Page 238: Delete
Use this task to review files residing on the system disk. Specified files are displayed one at a time, with the options to delete the file, skip the file, or end the review process. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 239: Rename
Rename XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 10-13. Rename window Use this task to change the name and/or type of a file residing on the system disk. After a file is renamed, the old file name is deleted from the file directory.
Page 240: Scale
Figure 10-15. Scale window Use this task to scale 300 spi fonts, forms, and logos to their 600 spi equivalents. You must provide an input (300 spi) file specification and an output (600 spi) file specification. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 241: Maintenance Tasks
Precautions you should take Cleaning supplies Maintaining the printer XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Maintenance tasks This chapter contains instructions for performing routine maintenance tasks for the LPS. The activities described here are essential to maintain system reliability and productivity.
Page 242: Replacing The Dry Ink Cartridge
Note: The procedure for adding dry ink to 4635 and to 4635MX LPS systems is identical. However, make sure to use only MICR dry ink for 4635 MX systems. The dry ink cartridge of the 4635MX systems is red, and the dispenser is keyed to prevent the installation of the wrong type of dry ink.
Page 243 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 4. Move the green handle to the right (the unlatched position) to release the cartridge and lid. Figure 11-2. Unlatching the dry ink cartridge 5. Remove the empty cartridge and discard it. 6. Turn a new, full cartridge of dry ink upside down and shake it well to loosen the contents thoroughly.
Page 244 If this does not remove the ink immediately, launder with detergent and cold water. Dry cleaners should be told that the spot is dry ink for a printer, so they will not use a solvent that sets the stain. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 245: Replacing The Dry Ink Waste Container
Replacing the dry ink waste container XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Follow this procedure to replace the dry ink waste container: 1. Open the right and left doors of the printer and locate the dry ink waste container.
Page 246 If this does not remove the ink immediately, launder with detergent and cold water. Dry cleaners should be told that the spot is dry ink for a printer, so they will not use a solvent that sets the stain. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 247: Adding Fuser Agent
Adding fuser agent XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE WARNING: Fuser agent contains silicone, which can cause irritation upon contact with the eyes. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water after you finish this procedure. Follow this procedure to add fuser agent: 1.
Page 248 8. Carefully pour the fuser agent into the reservoir, until the level reaches the MAX line. Figure 11-12. Adding the fuser agent XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 249 32 and 40 sheets. Since the sheets must be processed continuously, you may want to run 45 test pages in order to clear the message from the system (unless the current print job contains at least 40 pages). XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 11-9...
Page 250: Cleaning The Sensors And The Reflecting Surfaces
Cleaning the sensors and the reflecting surfaces 11-10 Cleaning the Q850 sensor Follow this procedure when directed by the Xerox Customer Support Center personnel. 1. Open the printer right and left doors and locate area 4. 2. Raise the area 4 green handle until it locks into place.
Page 251: Cleaning The Q1011 Sensor And Mirror
5. Lower the area 4 green handle. 6. Close the printer doors. Cleaning the Q1011 sensor and mirror Follow this procedure when directed by the Xerox Customer Support Center personnel. 1. Open the right and left doors of the printer and locate the Q1011 sensor.
Page 252: Cleaning Additional Sensors
4. Close the printer doors. Cleaning additional sensors There are additional sensors which you should clean when directed by the Xerox Customer Support Center personnel. To clean the sensors, follow this procedure: 1. Brush or wipe the sensor window lightly.
Page 253 Figure 11-18. Q1106 and Q1166 sensor location Sensor Q1107 To access sensor Q1107, open the top cover of the high-capacity stacker. Figure 11-19 shows the exact location of the sensor. Figure 11-19. Q1107 sensor location XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 11-13...
Page 254: Cleaning The Terminal And The Exterior Surfaces Of The System
Liquids must not be allowed to drip onto anything electrical or mechanical. For the same reason, never spray or pour the cleaner directly onto the keyboard or the exterior surfaces of the system. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 255: Cleaning The Open-Reel Tape Drive
Cleaning the open-reel tape drive Tape drive cleaning schedule XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The open-reel tape drive must be cleaned regularly to keep it functioning properly. Clean the: • Tape path • Exterior of the tape drive.
Page 256 11. Bollard 12. Tacho 13. Roller 14. Take-up hub Inspect the tape path regularly and monitor the error rates. You may be able to clean less frequently after seeing the results of this schedule. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 257: Cleaning Precautions-Read Before Cleaning
Cleaning precautions—READ BEFORE CLEANING Cleaning procedures XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE • The edges of the tape cleaner are extremely sharp. Observe great care when cleaning them. • Avoid inhaling fumes from the cleaning fluids. • Keep the cleaning solution containers tightly closed when not in use.
Page 258 Cleaning the exterior of the tape drive • Use antistatic cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the tape path cover. • Use a cloth moistened with soapy water to clean the painted surfaces of the tape drive. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 259: Cleaning The 1/2 Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
Cleaning the 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive Cleaning supplies When to clean the tape drive Cleaning procedures XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The 1/2 inch cartridge tape drive must be cleaned regularly to keep it functioning properly. You can clean the: •...
Page 260: Cleaning The 1/4 Inch Cartridge Tape Drive
Move the Drive lever into the closed position (clockwise) and allow the floppy disk drive to run for at least 30 seconds. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 261 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE CAUTION: You may run the cleaning disk for more than 30 seconds, but never more than 5 minutes. Excessive use causes premature wear to the heads. Figure 11-24. Inserting the cleaning disk 3. Move the Drive lever counterclockwise to the open position.
Page 262: Using The Custom Transfer Assist Blade
Figure 11-26. Marking usage on the cleaning disk You are again ready to insert a floppy disk for normal operation. The transfer assist blade in the 4635 LPS assures good print quality for your jobs. A kit is available allowing you to customize a transfer assist blade for use with non-standard paper size.
Page 263: Installing The Custom Transfer Assist Blade
11.5 to 11.6 inches/292 to 294 mm 12.1 to 12.9 inches/307 to 328 mm XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The custom transfer assist blade comes in a package containing detailed instructions. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
Page 265: Problem Solving Tasks
The following sections deal with LPS problems. The 4635 LPS allows you to continue printing while certain faults or conditions exist in areas of the printer not currently being used. The LPS does this by “masking” the fault or condition and continuing to print the current job.
Page 266 If a fault exists in the system at the time that a masked fault occurs, only the Fault icon appears on the printer control console. Any masked fault condition messages still appear in the message area of the printer control console. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 267: Printing Problems
Printing problems XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Prints are skewed or damaged To correct this problem, adjust the registration transport roll levers (heavy paper levers) in the following way: 1. Open the right and left doors of the printer and locate the heavy paper levers.
Page 268 • Paper heavier than 24 pounds is considered heavy weight. • The following factors may affect the positioning of the paper levers: - machine tolerance - paper supplier - job type (e.g., duplex) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 269: Paper Jams
Paper jams XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The paper path is the route materials (paper, transparencies, labels, and so on) follow through the printer from the feeder trays to the stacker bins, sample tray, or purge tray. Paper jams can occur at any stage of the paper path. When there is a paper jam: 1.
Page 270: Paper Curl And Paper Jams
If the print curl on the printed paper stock measures between +2 and -2, do not change the decurler setting. • If the curl is between +2 and +3, or -3 and -4, use the following procedure to adjust the decurler lever. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 271 Adjusting the decurler lever XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. Open the right door of the printer and locate the decurler lever. Figure 12-6. Locating the decurler lever 2. If the print curl is +2 or more, move the green decurler lever to the right.
Page 272: Aids To Paper Jam Clearance
2. Open any printer doors necessary to access the area. 3. Clear the jammed paper from the area, following the instructions on the LPS message labels and the messages on the printer control console. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 273: Checking Job Integrity Following A Paper Jam
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Note: Occasionally you may find that the printer has already cleared the paper from a paper jam area to the sample or purge trays. 4. Close any printer doors that were opened. 5. Press the Continue button to resume printing.
Page 274: Printer Areas
PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS 12-10 Printer areas Figure 12-9. Area 2 Figure 12-10. Area 3 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 275 PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS Figure 12-11. Area 4 Figure 12-12. Area 5 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 12-11...
Page 276 PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS 12-12 Figure 12-13. Area 6 Figure 12-14. Area 7 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 277 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 12-15. Area 8 Notes: • If jammed paper rips as you are removing it from area 8, you may have to use the pinch lever in area 9 to remove the paper. Refer to the “Notes” section following figure 12-16 for instructions.
Page 278 3. Remove any paper caught in this area. 4. Replace the green pinch lever to its original position. Make sure that you relatch the lever once you have cleared any paper in this area. 5. Discard any paper you removed. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 279 PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS Figure 12-17. Area 10 Figure 12-18. Area 11 (all feeder/stackers) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 12-15...
Page 280 PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS 12-16 Figure 12-19. Area 12 (all feeder/stackers) Figure 12-20. Area 13 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 281 Figure 12-21. Area 14 Note: You may sometimes find paper lying on top of area 14, even though there is no message indicating a jam in this area. Discard the paper. Figure 12-22. Area 15 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 12-17...
Page 282 Figure 12-24. Area 17 Note: If your LPS has frequent jams in this area, you may need to clean the Q1106 sensor. Refer to the “Cleaning the sensors and the reflecting surfaces” section of chapter 11. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 283 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 12-25. Area 18 Notes: • Sometimes the printer control console messages direct you to discard the last sheet delivered to the stack following a jam in area 18. Check for this message when clearing an area 18 paper jam.
Page 284 3. Remove any paper in the exposed area. 4. Press the green lever to the left until the latch catches. 5. Press the Area 20 green lever in the direction of the arrow printed on it. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 285: Clearing A Misfeed (Feeder Tray Fault)
Clearing a misfeed (feeder tray fault) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure 12-27. Area 20 6. Remove any paper in the exposed area. 7. Press the green lever down and to the left until the latch catches. 8. Close the Bypass Transport Module door.
Page 286 For the high-capacity feeder trays, also ensure the side guide is firmly touching the side of the stack. Note: You do not need to discard transparencies and other stiff materials unless they are damaged. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 287: Frequent Misfeeds (Processor Feeder Trays)
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 6. For the processor feeder trays, relatch the paper feeder assembly by pressing the green dot until the assembly clicks into place. Figure 12-30. Relatching the paper feeder assembly 7. Slide the tray back into the printer until the tray latches and press the Continue button to resume printing.
Page 288 Figure 12-31. Unlatching the paper feeder assembly 2. Lightly moisten a lint-free towel with Xerox recommended film remover and wipe the outside surface of the feed belt thoroughly in the same direction as the ribs on the belt.
Page 289: Faults Are Cleared But The Attention Light Is Still On
Because the belts are made of rubber, frequent cleaning with film remover will dry them out and cause them to fail prematurely. 2. Film remover may be obtained from your Xerox service representative. If you have cleared all faults that are listed on the printer control console, but the Attention light is still on and the message “Output is stopped.
Page 290: Incorrect Paper Size Message
If you have followed the procedure for powering on and booting the LPS, but the system does not boot properly: 1. Press the <CAPSLOCK> key on the system controller keyboard. 2. Press the Boot button on the operator control panel. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 291: Printer Does Not Respond To System Controller
3. Enter the PSC (printer subsystem controller) command. This should put the printer back in communication with the system controller. Note: Ask your Xerox service representative to change this command to a Logon Level 2 if not already done. Otherwise, you will not be able to access it.
Page 292: Blank Display (System Controller Terminal)
It is possible that not all data can be recovered; the amount of recovery that can be accomplished depends on when the last system checkpoint was taken because of the method used by the system to restore its dynamic (active) memory. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 293: Status File Nearly Full Message
Status file nearly full message XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE If working online to a host computer, check the output in the stacker bins to find the last completed page. Request that the host operator retransmit the job beginning at that point. The operator may have to back up the spooler a number of pages.
Page 294: Tape Drive Does Not Perform Self-Load Routine
Tape drive does not perform self-load routine 12-30 The following sections deal with open-reel tape drive problems. Ensure the tape path cover and the loading door are fully closed. Figure 12-35. Tape path cover and loading door XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 295: Ok" Appears On The Tape Drive Message Display, But The Loading Door Is Closed
“OK” appears on the tape drive message display, but the loading door is closed “LID OPEN” appears on the tape drive message display XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. Press the Reset button to open the door. Figure 12-36. Reset button 2.
Page 296: Initial Program Load (Ipl) Procedure Fails
For the 18 track drive, depress and hold the Scroll, Select, and Unload buttons for at least five seconds. Figure 12-39. Scroll, Select, and Unload buttons If the IPL procedure still fails, note the error code and time and call for service. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 297: Unloading A Cartridge After A Power Failure
Tape does not unload Unloading a cartridge after a power failure Tape winds completely out of cartridge XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Inspect the cartridge for damage. (Refer to the “Load a cartridge tape” section of chapter 7, “Offline printing tasks.”) •...
Page 298: Message Display Is Blank
Figure 12-41. AC Power switch 3. Turn the DC Power switch OFF(0) and then ON (1). Figure 12-42. DC Power switch 4. If the display is still blank, call for service. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 299: Tape Drive Does Not Become Ready
Tape drive does not become ready Calling for service XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 1. Determine if the tape drive is online by pressing the Scroll button until the message display shows the Status display. 2. If the tape drive is offline, follow the procedures listed in the “Place the tape drive online”...
Page 300 PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS 12-36 Your call will be answered by a Xerox representative who will ask you for your equipment model (4635). You will also be asked for: • Your printing system's serial number (located on a panel inside the printer, behind the left-hand, small door) Figure 12-44.
Page 301 PROBLEM SOLVING TASKS Figure 12-45. Paper curl chart XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 12-37...
Page 303: Features Of The 4635Mx System
MICR operating procedures MICR is an acronym for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. The 4635MX LPS is identical to the 4635 LPS, except that it is enhanced to provide MICR capability. 4635MX systems may be operated in MICR or non-MICR mode.
Page 304: Turning Micr Mode On Or Off
MICR line at the same time. Both the toner and the developer are designed to function on a 4635MX LPS and do not function satisfactorily in the 4635 or 4135 systems. Use only fuser agent in a 4635MX system.
Page 305: Points Regarding Micr Mode And The System Ui
Points regarding MICR mode and the system UI MICR mode following a sysgen XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The MICR mode echo is an icon on the desktop header. It indicates the state of the printer’s MICR mode status.
Page 306: Micr Output
MICR OPERATING PROCEDURES MICR output 13-4 It is important that you check MICR output periodically for general MICR line readability. Check the MICR Clear Band, shown in figure 13-4. Figure 13-4. MICR Clear Band XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 307: Micr Position And Dimension Gauge
The MICR Position and Dimension Gauge, shipped in a kit which includes a small magnifying glass, allows you to compare the Xerox MICR printer information to industry standards. You can compare character spacing, horizontal and vertical alignment, and check for voids (deletions) and spots.
Page 308: Power (X) Comparator With Micr Grid
The procedure for adding dry ink is identical to the procedure on the non-MICR printer. CAUTION: Use only MICR dry ink for a MICR (4635/MX) printer. MICR dry ink cannot be re-used or interchanged with the standard, 4135 or 4635 dry ink.
Page 309: Bar Code Operating Procedures
Laser and should not be used to view or deflect the Laser Beam. The 4635/4635MX Laser Printing Systems are certified to comply with Laser Performance Standards set by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare as a Class 2 product. This is a class of laser products that does not emit hazardous light radiation.
Page 310: Turning Bar Code On Or Off
Turning bar code on/off through windows Turning bar code on/off through command line 14-2 The 4635 LPS bar code feature may be activated either: • Through the Messages window of the PC UI • Through the system controller terminal 1. Open Job Control Menu at the System UI.
Page 311: Bar Code Mode Echo
Bar code mode echo XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Places the system in Bar Code Alignment Mode. This mode is to facilitate the positioning of the bar code reader before the production run is initiated. If the bar code reader is aligned correctly when sending a job, a...
Page 312: Adjusting The Bar Code Reader
3. Make sure the bar code reader matches the bar code orientation on the page. If necessary, turn the bar code reader 90 degrees in either direction, as illustrated in figure 14-3. Figure 14-3. Turning the bar code reader XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 313 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 4. Turn the shaft knob to locate the bar code reader in line with the bar code on the page, as illustrated in figure 14-4. Figure 14-4. Turning the shaft knob 5. Ensure that no finger falls on the bar code. If a finger falls on...
Page 314 The beam length is more than sufficient to read to the edge of the document. Attempts to move the read head beyond 13 inches or less than 1 inch in landscape mode will lead to damage of the positioning mechanism. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 315: Meter Reading And Reporting
Sometime during the last five working days of the month, when the system is idle, you must extract the billing information and report it to Xerox. To obtain a billing report, enter the REPORT BILLING command at the system controller keyboard or use the Billing window of the PC UI.
Page 316: Billing Report Through Windows Of The Pc Ui
Billing report through windows of the PC UI 1. Open the Accounting icon. The Accounting menu window appears. Figure A-1. Accounting menu window 2. Select the “Billing” option to open the Billing window. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 317 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Figure A-2. Billing window The Billing window displays billing report information. 3. Select either header button: • Print. Print the Billing report. • Close. Close the window. METER READING AND REPORTING...
Page 318: Reporting Meter Reads
Figure A-3. Locating your LPS serial number If you are reporting other Xerox printers during the same call, ensure you have the serial number and meter read information available for each one before calling the Electronic Meter Read Collection System.
Page 319: Touchtone Telephone Direct Meter Read Entry System
Touchtone Telephone Direct Meter Read Entry System XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE The Touchtone Telephone Direct Meter Read Entry System is designed to guide you through an error-free meter read entry session. After reviewing this procedure and making several entries, you will need these instructions only for special situations.
Page 320 METER READING AND REPORTING Figure A-4. Month End Meter Read Reporting Worksheet XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 321: Understanding The System
XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Understanding the system The following points are very important to understand before beginning to use the touchtone system: • Always wait for the system voice to finish a prompt before entering data. •...
Page 322: Entering Meter Read Information
1 key. Entering meter read information 1. Call the Xerox Electronic Meter Data Collection System's toll- free number. It operates 24 hours a day, every day, including weekends and holidays. Meter readings should be reported between the 20th and the last working day of each month.
Page 323 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE 3. When the serial number has been entered and accepted, the system asks for the date of the reading. “Please enter the date of the reading or enter the pound sign for today's date.”...
Page 324: Reviewing And Changing Data
# sign to acknowledge the entries as complete. You may then choose to enter more machine information or terminate the session. (Refer to step 6 in the previous section.) XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 325: How To Order Supplies (In U.s.a.)
A purchase order number, if that is the method of payment used by your company. Table B-1 lists the supplies that are available from Xerox for your laser printing system. Use this table to help you determine your supply needs.
Page 326 Dual Purpose Colors—Goldenrod, 3-hole Dual Purpose Colors—Goldenrod Dual Purpose Colors—Ivory Dual Purpose Colors—Ivory, 3-hole Dual Purpose Colors—Ivory Dual Purpose Colors—Gray Dual Purpose Colors—Gray, 3-hole Dual Purpose Colors—Gray XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Part number 3R721 3R2594 3R727 3R723 3R2193 3R1983...
Page 327 Reverse Collated Singles (5-tab set) Cover stock 8.5 x 11 inch 8.5 x 11 inch XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Table B-1. Consumable supplies (continued) Description Dual Purpose Colors—Rainbow Pack (35,000 sheets/carton—250 sheets/pack) 10 Series Dual Purpose Paper...
Page 328 1-800-828-5881 to order 1/4-inch Cartridge Tape Drive Head Cleaning Kit Foam-tipped swabs Lint-free towels Base Pallet Base Pallet Call 1-800-828-5881 to order XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Part number 6R206 6R819 5R161 5R573 8R4077 93K460 8R3812 8R3635 9R88432...
Page 329 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm. Paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm. abort To terminate the printing of a job or execution of a program before it completes.
Page 330 (sometimes called a circuit, facility, or link). 2. In computers, a path for communication between the central processing unit (CPU) and input/output units, or between the CPU and peripheral devices. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 331 Code representing alphanumeric information, for example, ASCII. character code identifier Code associated with the universal identifier “Xerox” to indicate the version of the Xerox character code standard used to code Interpress strings. characters per inch The number of bar coded characters displayed in each inch of the symbol.
Page 332 A full accounting on a report by report basis of every sheet fed into the printer. end of tape. Xerox local area network (LAN) that allows data to be transmitted by cable from one device to another, enabling it to share the network.
Page 333 Feeder tray capable of holding 2500 sheets of 20 pound/75 gsm paper. The high-capacity feeder trays are the primary paper supply for the 4635 LPS. They are located in the bottom half of the feeder/stacker modules. high-capacity stacker. Stacker bin capable of holding 2500 sheets of 20 pound/75 gsm paper.
Page 334 Interpolation is functionally analogous to bit doubling (2x scaling), except the logical rules result in superior output. Xerox standard that defines digital representation of lines for printing. Interpress documents can be printed on any sufficiently powerful printer equipped with Interpress print software.
Page 335: Magnetic Media
In the Xerox printing systems environment, 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 336 2. Communication lines connecting a computer to its remote terminals. For the 4635 LPS, the processing method of the PC UI which uses the mouse, windows, and icons. The PC UI operates in either the object mode or in the terminal emulation mode (TEM).
Page 337 12-pitch (12 characters per inch) spacing is called elite. 2. The number of page images placed on the xerographic belt during one revolution. The 4635 LPS operates in a multi-pitch mode, allowing the mode to be adjusted according to the width of the paper used.
Page 338 The movement of paper through the printer in the direction of the paper width (the shorter side of a sheet of paper). For the 4635 LPS, short-edge feed allows larger sizes of paper (up to 11 by 17 inches/279 by 432 mm) to be printed.
Page 339 Waste Management XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE printing Printing on one side of the page. See also duplex printing. Process of releasing data from main memory and storing it temporarily until a peripheral device is ready to accept it, for example storing text before sending it to a printer.
Page 340 Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch. It may also be referred to as a picture element (pixel) or spot, for example, 1/600 spots per inch (spi). y axis Vertical axis on a forms grid. XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 341 LPS, 4-5 to 4-7 switch, 1-3 brightness control thumbwheel, 1-10 Bypass Transport Module, 1-14 to 1-15 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE Class 1 laser, iii Class 2 laser, 14-1 cleaning .25-inch cartridge tape drive, 11-20 .5-inch cartridge tape drive, 11-19...
Page 342 7-3 to 7-7 local indicator/switch, 1-3 Lower Trays and Bins task, 9-21 LPS, placing online, 6-3 Magnetic Ink Character Recognition, see MICR maintenance tasks, 11-1 to 11-23 message area, 1-11 meter reading/reporting, A-1 to A-10 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...
Page 343 PC UI cursor, 2-5 description, 1-2 to 1-3, 2-1 desktop, 2-7 to 2-10 keyboard, 2-4 to 2-5 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE monitor, adjusting, 2-3 mouse, 2-6 powering on, 2-2 PC User Interface, see PC UI peripheral cabinet, 1-12 to 1-14...
Page 344 3-17 to 3-20 Utilities icon, 2-9 windows activating, 2-19 elements, 2-10 to 2-12 moving, 2-16 resizing, 2-17 scrolling 2-18 to 2-19 tasks, performing, 2-19 types, 2-14 to 15 write-enable ring, 7-13 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM OPERATOR GUIDE...

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