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About this guide Contents Conventions NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide Introduction This document provides all the information you need to install, set up, and operate the NPS/IPS Extension option on the DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS. It also describes the procedure for switching between operating modes and provides troubleshooting information.
<Enter> (for example, enter y). • Italics: Document and library names are shown in italics (for example, the Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Managing Print Jobs). Variable elements in a command or directory path are also shown in italics (for example, var/spool/XRXnps/ filename).
Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 NPS/IPS Customer Information Quick Reference Card • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Submitting Jobs from the Client • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Managing Print Jobs...
Introduction Printing the customer documentation DocuPrint EPS documentation NPS/IPS documentation • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Guide to Using Page Description Languages • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Solutions Guide for IPDS Printing • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Decomposition Service and Tools Guide • Xerox DocuPrint NPS/IPS Glossary You can print the customer documentation for both the DocuPrint EPS and the DocuPrint NPS/IPS.
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NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide 3. From the document list, click the name of the document that you want to print. 4. If the documentation does not open when the CD is inserted, browse to your CD drive and open the file named “docs.” Open the .pdf file for the document that you want to print.
1 Product overview System overview NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide The NPS/IPS Extension is an option for the DocuPrint 100/115/ 135/155/180 EPS that enables your printing system to operate in two different print modes: Enterprise Printing System (EPS), and Network Printer Series/IPDS Printing System (NPS/IPS). These print modes allow your printing system to handle more data streams, giving you added flexibility and increased productivity.
You can switch between print modes by performing a few simple steps. This procedure is described in chapter 3, “Changing print modes.” The DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS operates from the standard internal fixed disk drive, and the EPS software release level must be 2.10.00 or higher. The DocuPrint NPS/IPS operates from an external fixed disk drive, and the NPS/IPS software level must be 7.4.1 or higher.
4. Printer interface cable 5. Printer For more detailed DocuPrint NPS/IPS product information, refer to your DocuPrint NPS/IPS System Overview Guide. The Xerox DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS with optional NPS/IPS Extension hardware and software supports the following data formats: • PostScript Level 2 •...
NPS/IPS, PostScript and PCL data streams can be spooled in the background. If a PostScript or PCL job is printing, the NPS/IPS software reports a not-ready condition back to the host until the printer becomes available. *IPDS is not available as of this printing for the DocuPrint EPS systems.
Ability to add a VIPP start command • Resource based scheduling The NPS/IPS Extension option consists of the following system components, which are added to the base DocuPrint 100/115/135/ 155/180 EPS configuration: • 9.1 gigabyte (GB) or larger external fixed disk drive •...
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Product overview 1- 6 Figure 1-3 Controller with external fixed disk drive 1. External fixed disk drive NOTE: Your system may have a controller and stand that are different from the ones pictured above. The external disk drive may be placed in either the right or left compartment of the stand. NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...
• Install network to system location, if applicable. • Establish network addresses Be prepared to provide the Xerox personnel with the following information during installation: • Network information such as host-name, IP address, IP netmask, and default router •...
100/115/135/155/180 EPS system, certain activities need to be performed by you and by Xerox. Xerox is responsible for the physical installation of the NPS/IPS Extension hardware and IPS/NPS software. The steps in the installation process typically occur in the following order: 1.
Software licensing NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide 3. Xerox personnel connect the printing system to the network or channel. 4. Xerox personnel and you configure the printing system, clients, or IBM host as applicable to submit jobs. 5. Xerox personnel conduct initial operator training.
3 Changing print modes Changing from EPS print mode to NPS/IPS print mode NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide This chapter provides information on switching between the various print modes of the printing system. NOTE: You must be logged in the system as either an Operator or Administrator to switch from EPS to NPS/IPS mode.
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Changing print modes 3- 2 Figure 3-1 Queue Manager window with pop-up menu displayed 3. If your system is channel-attached, disable the online gateway as follows: a. From the System pull-down menu on the DocuSP window, select [Online Manager...]. b. On the Online Manager window, select [Disable] in the Channel Gateway section.
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Changing print modes In a few minutes, the printing system reboots and starts in NPS/IPS print mode. Figure 3-3 NPS/IPS graphical user interface main window NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide 3- 3...
4. On the confirmation window that appears, click [Confirm]. Within a few minutes, the printing system reboots and starts in EPS print mode, displaying the graphical user interface. Refer to the DocuPrint 100/115/135/155/180 EPS customer documentation set for information and procedures for operating in EPS print mode.
Before you call, make note of the following: • Status code numbers and messages that appear on the controller screen and the printer console • Indicator lights that are lit Corrective actions Ensure that the drive is...
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Name of your printer, for example, DocuPrint 2000 Series180 • Serial number of your printing system (a 9-digit alphanumeric code located on the frame inside the printer, behind the narrow door to the far left, on the front of the printer) •...
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EPS 1, 4 software 4 graphical user interface 4 GUI, see graphical user interface holding queues 1 host defining IPS printer 2 NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide Index IBM host 2 installation information needed for 1 preparing for 1, 2...
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queues holding 1 safety hotline numbers iv laser iii operation iv–vi service, calling for 1–2 software features supported 4 software levels 2 TCP/IP 3 Token Ring 3, 2 troubleshooting 1 NPS/IPS Extension Operations Guide...