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Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS
Guide to Configuring and Managing

the System

Version 7.1
August 2000
721P88170

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  • Page 1: The System

    Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System Version 7.1 August 2000 721P88170...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America. Publication number: 721P88170 Xerox® and all Xerox products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of Xerox Corporation. Products and trademarks of other companies are also acknowledged.

  • Page 3: Laser Safety

    Laser safety Ozone information XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Warning: Adjustments, use of controls, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous light exposure. The Xerox DocuPrint printers are certified to comply with the performance standards of the U.S.

  • Page 4: Operation Safety

    Operation safety XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Your Xerox equipment and supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. They have been approved by safety agencies, and they comply with environmental standards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IPS main window 2. Starting and stopping the system Powering on the IPS system Powering off the IPS system Communicating with the host computer XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Contents Conventions Pull-down menus Buttons...
  • Page 6 4. Setting the system configuration Privilege Modes Accessing configuration tasks Configuration menu tasks Diagnostics menu tasks XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Taking the IPS offline Printer status Selecting channel interface Selecting TCP/IP interface Displaying resident fonts...
  • Page 7 Specifying the output configuration Backing up and restoring configuration files Index XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Printing a trace file Setting of the debug level Updating the software using a CD or a diskette...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS viii XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM...

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Graphical User Interface

    About this guide Contents XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 Guide to Configuring and Managing the System provides information on how to perform DocuPrint system administration tasks for the DocuPrint 96, 4635, or 180 IPS.
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION Conventions XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This guide uses the following conventions: • All caps and angle brackets — Within procedures, the names of keys are shown in all caps within angle brackets (for example, press <ENTER>).

  • Page 11: Related Publications

    XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This document is part of the Xerox DocuPrint IPS publication set. Following is a list of all Xerox DocuPrint IPS documents. For a complete list and description of available Xerox documentation, refer to the Xerox Customer Documentation Catalog (publication number 610P17517), or call your service representative.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM...

  • Page 13: The Graphical User Interface Screen

    The graphical user interface screen XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 1Introduction to the graphical This chapter gives an overview of the graphical user interface (GUI) and provides instructions on how to use it to interact with the system.
  • Page 14 INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Figure 1-1. Printer Controller monitor with IPS main window, IPS Console window, and IPS Print Engine Monitor window...

  • Page 15: Using The User Interface Screens

    Using the user interface screens Pull-down menus Types of pull-down menus XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE The graphical user interface screens contain various combinations of pull-down menus and dropdown lists, selection buttons, incremental spin boxes, and text fields by which you can interact with the system.
  • Page 16 INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Selecting from a pull-down menu Notes on pull-down menus XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM There are two methods of accessing items from a pull-down menu: • Click method: 1.

  • Page 17: Buttons

    Buttons Incremental spin buttons XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE A selection button displays as an oval or box (except for the Stop and Continue buttons) containing a function name, but no inverted triangle.

  • Page 18: Moving A Window Or Icon

    Uncovering a window Reducing a window XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Windows and icons may be moved and repositioned where you want them on the screen. You may need to do this when a window you display covers all or part of another window you also need to see.

  • Page 19: Entering Text

    Entering text XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Some windows contain lines on which you can enter text such as file names or numeric values. At the beginning of a text field, there is a small icon.

  • Page 20: Exiting A Window

    Exiting a window Pin buttons XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM You can exit most IPS windows by clicking the left mouse button on a Quit, Done, or Cancel button. Sometimes an Apply button closes the window after applying what has been specified or selected.

  • Page 21: Ips Main Window

    IPS main window XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE To configure your system, use the IPS main window to provide access to the Configuration, Diagnostics, Administration, and System Options menus, and to the Input and Output Configuration subwindows.

  • Page 22: Menus

    INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Menus Configuration menu 1-10 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The IPS main window displays the following pull-down menus: • Configuration • Diagnostics • Administration • System Options. Note: Clicking or pressing the right mouse button with the cursor on the title bar of a window displays a title bar pull-down menu.
  • Page 23 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE The Configuration pull-down menu contains the following items: • Language — Allows you to select the language in which GUI messages will display.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics Menu

    INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Diagnostics menu 1-12 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Use the Diagnostics menu to print samples and specify trace mode options. (It is also used by your service representative to access system diagnostic functions.)

  • Page 25: Administration Menu

    Administration menu XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Use the Administration pull-down menu to access windows for performing administrative tasks, such as billing reporting. Figure 1-13. Administration pull-down menu The Administration pull-down menu contains the following items: •...

  • Page 26: System Options Menu

    System Options menu Input Configuration section 1-14 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Use the System Options pull-down menu to take the IPS online and offline, and shut down the system. Figure 1-14. System Options pull-down menu The System Options pull-down menu contains the following items: •...
  • Page 27 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE The Input Configuration section—the upper part of the larger left column—contains the following fields: • Input Configuration pull-down menu — Allows you to select an Input Configuration window.

  • Page 28: Output Configuration Section

    INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Output Configuration section 1-16 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The Output Configuration section of the IPS main window provides access to the windows that enable you to configure the printer stacker trays to ensure printed output is delivered to the desired output tray or bin.
  • Page 29 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE • Finishing — Displays “Enabled” if the system is configured with a bypass transport, and “Finishing” is selected from the Output Configuration window. For information on specifying finishing attributes, refer to the section “Creating a new output...

  • Page 30: Setup And Status Information

    Setup and status information Control Unit Configuration section 1-18 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The following system setup and status information is displayed in the right column of the IPS main window: Displays the current configuration of the system. Items that appear here include: Figure 1-17.
  • Page 31 Status section Main window footer XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE The following items appear in the Status (middle) section of the right column on the main window. They indicate what the printer is doing.

  • Page 32: Host Job Control Section

    Host Job Control section Stop and Continue buttons Cancel Job button 1-20 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The Host Job Control section, located in the lower-right corner of the IPS main window contains three buttons: •...

  • Page 33: Subwindow Buttons

    Add Profile Apply & Update Quit and Apply buttons XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE This section describes some of the buttons that appear on sub- windows accessed through the main window pull-down menus and the Input and Output Configuration section.
  • Page 34 INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE 1-22 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The figure below shows one of the windows that contain the Quit and Apply buttons. Figure 1-20. Window with Quit and Apply buttons...

  • Page 35: Powering On The Ips System

    Powering on the IPS system Before powering on XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 2Starting and stopping the This chapter describes how to start and stop your printing system. It addresses the proper methods of powering the system on and off, starting and stopping print jobs, shutting down the system, and dealing with power failures.
  • Page 36 STARTING AND STOPPING THE SYSTEM Powering on procedure XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Power on the IPS system in the following sequence: 1. Power on all peripherals, such as the optional tape drive and display monitor.

  • Page 37: Powering Off The Ips System

    Powering off the IPS system XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM STARTING AND STOPPING THE SYSTEM Do not power off the system until it has stopped printing. Note: Powering off the system at the end of the day is not necessary.

  • Page 38: In Routine Operation

    STARTING AND STOPPING THE SYSTEM In routine operation XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM When powering off the system, follow this sequence: 1. Make sure no print jobs are running. Take the IPS offline from the host by selecting Offline from the System Options menu on the IPS main window.

  • Page 39: After A Power Outage

    Communicating with the host computer Placing the IPS online Taking the IPS offline XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM STARTING AND STOPPING THE SYSTEM If an unexpected power failure occurs, switch off the printer and all components of the Printer Controller.

  • Page 40: Printer Status

    Starting a print job Stopping the printer XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The default printer status is online and ready to print. The current status is displayed in the Control Unit Status field on the IPS main window.

  • Page 41: Resuming Printing

    Automatic print job recovery Rebooting the Printer Controller Exiting power saver mode XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM STARTING AND STOPPING THE SYSTEM You must always resume printing an interrupted job in the same way you stopped it: •...

  • Page 42: Removing Media From The Processor

    Removing media from the processor Ejecting a diskette Removing a CD XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This section explains how to eject a diskette from the diskette drive, and how to remove a CD from the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Printer

    Tasks requiring a Controller reboot XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 3Setting up the Printer This chapter describes the procedures that are required to set up your Printer Controller to receive and process the types of print jobs you will be running.

  • Page 44: Selecting A Language

    SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER Selecting a language XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM You can select the language in which the GUI panel and labels will display. 1. From the Configuration pull-down menu, select Language. The Language window displays.

  • Page 45: Specifying The System Interface

    Specifying the system interface XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER This section describes the procedure for specifying the network or channel interface for your system. Your options are Channel and TCP/IP.

  • Page 46: Selecting Channel Interface

    SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER Selecting channel interface XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To specify your interface as a bus and tag channel (parallel channel interface), follow these steps: 1. Select Channel from the Interface window pull-down menu. The Channel Options window displays.

  • Page 47: Selecting Tcp/Ip Interface

    Selecting TCP/IP interface XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER Note: When the system is sending a resource-intensive job using TCP/IP, the job will take considerably longer to load via the network.

  • Page 48: Enabling Or Disabling The Modem

    SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER Enabling or disabling the modem XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Your service representative may install a modem in your system for diagnostic purposes. This modem is used for dial-in servicing and diagnostics when needed by your service representative.

  • Page 49: Setting Time For Power-Saver (Slumber) Mode

    Setting time for power-saver (slumber) mode XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER You can set the amount of time after which the system enters the power-saver mode (referred to as slumber mode).

  • Page 50: Allocating Memory For Resources

    SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER Allocating memory for resources XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The Resource Limits option allows you to specify additional memory to be used for resources such as fonts and overlays.

  • Page 51: Displaying And Adding Resident Fonts

    Displaying and adding resident fonts Displaying resident fonts XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER You can display the resident fonts currently loaded on your system, or add resident fonts as needed.

  • Page 52: Adding Resident Fonts

    SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER Adding resident fonts 3-10 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM You can add resident fonts from various media including CD-ROM, diskette (floppy), or your network. To add resident fonts to your system, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 53 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER 5. From the Input Media pull-down menu, select the medium you want to use as the source for the additional fonts. The fonts available on the selected medium display.

  • Page 54: Loading The Ips Software License Text String

    Printer Controller. Initially, your license may be for 90 days. At the end of this period, you receive a “permanent” license. To obtain the license string from Xerox, follow the steps below to find out the host ID on the Sun.
  • Page 55 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER The IPS Authorization window displays. Figure 3-12. IPS Authorization window 2. On the Enter Expiration Date line, enter the license expiration date provided by your service representative. Make sure to...

  • Page 56: Entering A Diagnostic Authorization String (180 Ips)

    Entering a Diagnostic Authorization string (180 IPS) 3-14 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Diagnostics are available for your 180 IPS. To enter the Diagnostic Authorization string that will allow you access to the diagnostics, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 57 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING UP THE PRINTER CONTROLLER 3. On the Enter Expiration Date line, enter the license expiration date provided by your service representative. Make sure to enter the date exactly the way your service representative gives it to you (same number of characters, same letters in lower case, etc.) Any differences will cause your entry to be rejected.

  • Page 58: Switching Modes (Dual Mode)

    IPS mode to NPS mode NPS mode to IPS mode 3-16 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The Dual Mode printing option lets you switch back and forth between IPS and NPS modes on your Printer Controller. This allows your printer to accept IPDS, PostScript, and PCL data streams.

  • Page 59: Setting The System Configuration

    XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 4Setting the system This chapter describes the procedures for configuring your system. You access those procedures through the pull-down menus on the IPS main window. The procedures are described in sequence as they appear on each menu.

  • Page 60: Privilege Modes

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Privilege Modes XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The IPS allows access to various functions based on a user’s privilege level. The following Privilege Modes are available: • User Mode — This is the default and the lowest privilege mode at which the IPS operates.

  • Page 61: Changing The Privilege Mode

    Changing the Privilege Mode XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Changing your current privilege level to an Operator Mode, Administrator Mode, or Service Mode requires a password. To change the Privilege Mode: 1.

  • Page 62: Changing The Password For A Privilege Mode

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Changing the password for a Privilege Mode XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To change the password for a Privilege Mode (Operator or Administrator): 1. From the Administration menu, select Privilege Mode, then Change Operator Password.

  • Page 63: Accessing Configuration Tasks

    Accessing configuration tasks XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION From the IPS main window, configure your system by selecting from the Configuration, Diagnostics, Administration, and System Options menus, and from the input and output configuration subwindows.

  • Page 64: Configuration Menu Tasks

    Indicating the input resolution Interpolation to 600 dpi Printer 180 IPS 96/4635 IPS XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The following procedures can be accessed from the Configuration pull-down menu: • Indicating the input resolution •...
  • Page 65 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To indicate the resolution of fonts and other input resources: 1. From the Configuration menu, select Resolution. The Resolution window displays. Figure 4-2. Resolution window 2.

  • Page 66: Specifying The Maximum Simplex Value

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Specifying the maximum simplex value XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This section describes the procedure for specifying the number of simplex pages that the system prints in duplex mode before clearing the paper path and switching to simplex mode.

  • Page 67: Rotating The Page Origin

    Rotating the page origin XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION For jobs that contain such high frequency of plex changes, it is recommended that the Maximum Simplex value be set to 0.
  • Page 68 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-10 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Follow these steps: 1. Select Continuous Forms Emulation from the Configuration pull-down menu. 2. On the Continuous Form Selection window, click Enabled. Figure 4-4.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Micr Mode (96/4635/180 Micr Ips Only)

    Selecting the MICR mode (96/4635/180 MICR IPS only) XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MICR is the normal operating mode for the 96/4635/180 MICR IPS. In the MICR mode, the printer uses preset values for lead-edge lightening, darkness, and extended imaging.

  • Page 70: Specifying The Media Units

    Specifying the media units 4-12 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This section describes the procedure for specifying the media units you want to use for weight and size. The specified units are used on the IPS main window.

  • Page 71: Setting Optional Processing Parameters

    Alternate Markform — Enables or disables the Alternate Markform option. This option prints a printer specific mark on the end banner sheets. Enabling this option results in a Xerox logo. By default, this parameter is set to print a black bar on the end banner sheets. •...
  • Page 72 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Figure 4-7. Optional Processing Parameters window 5. Reboot the system to put your settings into effect (except for “Alternate markform,” which does not require a reboot.) 4-14 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM...

  • Page 73: Diagnostics Menu Tasks

    Diagnostics menu tasks Printing samples XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The following procedures can be accessed from the Diagnostics pull- down menu. • Printing samples • Capturing a trace •...
  • Page 74 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-16 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Note: If your DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS has DFA, the Sample Prints window contains two additional fields: Number of Sets and Finishing Function. Figure 4-9.
  • Page 75 Your system may have different sample files, or you may choose to have some added or deleted. Figure 4-10. Portion of Testdocs list of samples to print XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 4-17...
  • Page 76 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-18 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM • Number of Sheets — Specifies the number of pages you want to print from the sample file. The range is 0 to 500 sheets.
  • Page 77 While the PQA is in progress, a PQA status window displays, giving status messages on the adjustment. When the PQA is complete, the window disappears. Figure 4-11. PQA status window example XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 4-19...

  • Page 78: Capturing And Executing A Trace

    Capturing and executing a trace Capturing a trace 4-20 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This section describes the procedures you use to initiate a trace to perform system diagnostics and to execute a trace. In general, the service representative performs this function.
  • Page 79 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Trace window contains the following options and field: • Online — Enables the interface after you execute the trace. • Offline — Disables the interface so that you can execute the trace.

  • Page 80: Executing A Captured Trace

    Executing a captured trace 4-22 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 5. Enter a name for the trace file. You can enter the full directory path along with the file name to save the trace file directly to a desired location.

  • Page 81: Printing A Trace File

    Printing a trace file XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION You can print a trace file using the conprt utility as follows: 1. After capturing the trace and verifying its effects by using the “Execute trace”...

  • Page 82: Setting Of The Debug Level

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Setting of the debug level 4-24 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM You can set the level of debug messages to be stored in log message files. To set the debug level: 1.

  • Page 83: Updating The Software Using A Cd Or A Diskette

    Updating the software using a CD or a diskette XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION You can update the printing system software using a CD or a diskette, provided by your service representative. To update the software: 1.

  • Page 84: Updating The Software Remotely

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Updating the software remotely 4-26 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM You can update the printing system software remotely as follows: 1. From the Diagnostics menu, select Install Remote Update. The Install Remote Update window displays.

  • Page 85: System Options Menu Tasks

    System Options menu tasks XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION From the System Options pull-down window, you can access windows to place the IPS online and offline, and shut down the system.

  • Page 86: Specifying The Input Configuration

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Specifying the input configuration 4-28 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM This section describes the procedures for creating, changing, and deleting input tray configurations; selecting the feeder tray(s) for a job; and indicating the media (stock) that is loaded in each feeder tray.

  • Page 87: Example Of An Input Configuration

    Example of an input configuration XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Here is an example of a hypothetical input configuration you might create: You have an application in which only IPDS trays 1 and 2 are called out, with most of the job calling for IPDS tray 1.

  • Page 88: Selecting Simplex Or Duplex Printing

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Selecting simplex or duplex printing 4-30 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM • When tray 1 is empty, feeding will switch to tray 3, then tray 4, without any intervention from the operator. Printing will not stop until trays 1, 3, and 4 are empty.

  • Page 89: Setting Up Margin Values

    Setting up margin values XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The IPS software allows you to save multiple margin settings by making the margin values part of the attributes of the IPDS trays.

  • Page 90: Setting Up The Media Library

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Setting up the Media Library 4-32 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 3. From the Modify Margin Settings window, select one or more IPDS trays. Note: The current margin values for the first IPDS tray selected displays.

  • Page 91: Creating A Media Icon

    Creating a media icon XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To create new icons for your Media Library, follow these steps: 1. In the Input Configuration section of the main window, using the default pull-down list, select the input configuration of your choice.
  • Page 92 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-34 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Figure 4-24. Media Library window The Media Library window contains the following elements: • Buttons — Add — Displays the Create a New Media Type window, which enables you to add new media icons to the Library.
  • Page 93 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Figure 4-25. Media Type window 4. On the Media Type window, make your selections in the following fields for the new media icon you are adding.
  • Page 94 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-36 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Note: This list contains only standard stock sizes. You cannot create or specify paper sizes not contained in this list. If you have a job that requires a size of paper that is not on this size list, add it using the Tools icon on the printer control console.
  • Page 95 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Note: After you complete all edits to your media icon, click Apply, and close the Create a new Media Icon window, your temporary form type will be deleted.

  • Page 96: Changing A Media Icon

    Deleting a media icon Editing the media defaults 4-38 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To change or edit a media icon in your Media Library, follow these steps: 1. Access the Media Library window. For the procedure, refer to the “Creating a media icon”...
  • Page 97 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1. Access the Media Library window. For the procedure, refer to the “Creating a media icon” section earlier in this chapter. 2. Click the Edit Defaults button on the Media Library window. The Edit the Media Defaults window displays.

  • Page 98: Adding A New Input Configuration

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Adding a new input configuration 4-40 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To create a new input configuration: 1. From the Input Configuration pull-down menu, select any name to use as the base for building the new configuration. (You will rename the new file, so the existing file you selected to build from will not be changed.)
  • Page 99 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Figure 4-29. Input Configuration window 3. If you need any stocks for which there are no icons in the Media Library, create media icons for them. (Refer to the “Setting up the Media Library”...
  • Page 100 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-42 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Figure 4-30. Tray cells section of a sample input configuration Example: In the example shown above, the cells for printer trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 all contain media icons for 20-pound white USLetter (8.5 by 11-inch) paper.
  • Page 101 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION • Other tray cells: Drag a media icon from any other IPDS or Printer Tray cell on the IPS Input Configuration window. • The Create or Edit Media Library windows: You can...
  • Page 102 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-44 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Figure 4-31. Tray cells section of a sample input configuration Example: In the example shown above, IPDS trays 1, 2, 3, and 4 are all mapped to printer trays 1 and 2. Note that under each of these four IPDS tray cells you see the printer tray numbers (1,2), to which the IPDS tray is mapped.
  • Page 103 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To set up the IPDS tray cells: In each IPDS tray cell, place the same media icon that is in the cell for the printer tray to which you want to map that IPDS tray.

  • Page 104: Changing An Input Configuration File

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Changing an input configuration file 4-46 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To change an existing input configuration: 1. From the Input Configuration pull-down menu, select the input configuration you want to change.

  • Page 105: Deleting An Input Configuration File

    Deleting an input configuration file XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To delete an input configuration: 1. From the IPS main window Input section, click the Modify button. The IPS Input Configuration window displays.

  • Page 106: Correcting A Feeder Tray Mismatch Error

    Correcting a feeder tray mismatch error 4-48 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM When a feeder tray is adjusted for a certain size paper, the system senses that adjustment. (Other stock attributes, such as weight, color, and form type, are not sensed.) The IPS also reads the input...

  • Page 107: Specifying The Output Configuration

    Specifying the output configuration XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This section describes the procedures you use to specify output tray configurations for your system. (For an explanation of the buttons on these windows, refer to the “Buttons”...

  • Page 108: Example Of An Output Configuration

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Example of an output configuration 4-50 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM In the Output Configuration section of the main window, the horizontal rows of icons represent the IPDS bins specified in the job as the output destination.

  • Page 109: Creating A New Output Configuration

    Creating a new output configuration XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To create a new output configuration: 1. From the Output Configuration pull-down menu on the IPS main window, select any name to use as the base for the new output configuration.
  • Page 110 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-52 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM 2. Make any desired changes in the fields described below. • Bin Selection Mode — Specifies how the IPS will determine the bin to which the job will be delivered.
  • Page 111 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3. (DFA systems only) From the DFA Profile pull-down menu on the IPS main window, select the DFA output personality profile you will use with this configuration.
  • Page 112 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-54 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Figure 4-42. Bins section of the Output Configuration window Example: In the illustration, IPDS bin row 2 has the Stacker A button highlighted (selected). This shows that IPDS bin 2 has been mapped to printer output bin (stacker tray) A.
  • Page 113 Specifying finishing attributes (for systems with DFA) XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To specify finishing attributes, follow these steps: 1. On the Output Configuration window, check the “Finishing” box, then click the Finishing Attributes button. The Finishing Attributes window displays.
  • Page 114 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-56 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Note: The size of the ordered set must fall within the specified maximum set size. • End of Set Criteria — Specifies the criterion that marks the end of a set for your system.

  • Page 115: Changing An Output Configuration

    Changing an output configuration Deleting an output configuration XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To change an output configuration: 1. On the Output section of the IPS main window, click the Modify button.

  • Page 116: Adding A Dfa Profile

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Adding a DFA profile 4-58 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM The values you enter for a DFA profile are provided by the vendor of your finishing equipment, except the Set Media Modification (SMM) values for Finishing Functions 1 and 2 (if used).
  • Page 117 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Figure 4-48. Output DFA Profile window You may make changes to the following fields: • Time Between Sheets (ms) (p1) — Specifies the time required by the third party finishing device from the top of the sheet to the bottom of the sheet.
  • Page 118 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-60 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM Ready status after receiving a CycleUp signal. You can specify from 0 to 32767 milliseconds. • Sheet Jam Time (ms) (p2) — Specifies the maximum time...
  • Page 119 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION • Delivery Signal Type (p8) — Specifies the type of signal that can be delivered. You can select one of the following: — Leading Edge —...

  • Page 120: Changing A Dfa Profile

    Changing a DFA profile Deleting a DFA profile 4-62 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To make changes to an existing DFA profile: 1. From the DFA Profile pull-down menu on the IPS main window (below the Output Configuration pull-down menu), select the name of the profile you want to change.

  • Page 121: Backing Up And Restoring Configuration Files

    Backing up and restoring configuration files XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The following configuration files can be backed up and restored between IPS systems operating system software version 5.4 or higher: •...

  • Page 122: Saving Configuration Files To Diskette

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Saving configuration files to diskette 4-64 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM To copy your configuration files to a diskette for storage or transfer, follow this procedure: 1. Insert a PC formatted diskette into the drive.

  • Page 123: Restoring Configuration Files From Diskette

    Restoring configuration files from diskette XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To restore your configuration files from a diskette, follow this procedure: 1. Insert the diskette used for a backup of the configuration files into the drive.
  • Page 124 SETTING THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4-66 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM...
  • Page 125 3-1 input specifying, 4-28–4-47 output specifying, 4-49–4-62 configuration files backing up, 1-13 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM backing up and restoring, 4-63 restoring, 1-13 Configuration pull-down menu, 1-11, 4-6–4-14 conprt utility, 4-23...
  • Page 126 IPS Print Engine Monitor window, 2-6 IPS Print Service Console window, 1-1 IPS software license text string, loading, 3-12–3-13 INDEX-2 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM labels, danger, iii language, 1-11 laser safety, iii License Status, 1-13...
  • Page 127 2-6 Printer Bins display field, 1-16 Printer Controller rebooting, 2-7 setting up, 3-1–3-16 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM printer tray cells, 4-42 Printer Tray field, 4-18 Printer Trays field, 1-15, 4-41 printing pages remaining display, 1-19 samples, 4-15–4-19...
  • Page 128 3-4 size units, specifying, 4-12 slumber mode timer, 1-11, 3-7 INDEX-4 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM SMM Value for Finishing Function field, 4-60 software license text string, loading, 3-12–3-13 software updates...
  • Page 129 PQA status, 4-19 Resolution, 4-6 Sample printing, 4-15 System Resource Limits, 3-8 System Shutdown Confirmation, 2-4 TCP/IP Interface, 3-5 Trace, 4-21 Trace Mode Options, 4-21 XSIS authorization, 1-13 XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 IPS GUIDE TO CONFIGURING AND MANAGING THE SYSTEM INDEX INDEX-5...
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