Xerox Printer t 180 User Manual

Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System  
System Generation Guide  
April 1998  
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Related publications  
The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System – System  
Generation Guide is part of the ten manual reference set for your  
laser printing system. The entire reference set is listed in the table  
below. Several other related documents are also listed for your  
convenience. For a complete list and description of available Xerox  
documentation, refer to the Xerox Documentation Catalog  
(Publication number 610P17417) or call the Xerox Documentation  
and Software Services (XDSS) at 1-800-327-9753.  
Table 1.  
Related Publications  
Publication  
Number  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Operator 721P85490  
Guide  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System  
Operations Reference  
721P85500  
721P85550  
721P85530  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System  
Message Guide  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System PDL  
Reference  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Forms 721P85520  
Creation Guide  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System  
System Generation Guide  
721P85510  
721P85480  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System  
Installation Planning Guide  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Operator 721P85560  
Command Summary Card  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System PC UI  
Reference  
721P85540  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Product 721P85570  
Reference  
Xerox Laser Printing Systems Tape Formats Manual 600P86175  
Xerox Laser Printing Systems Standard Font Library 600P86174  
Font User Guide  
Helpful Facts About Paper  
721P82492  
Notice  
This publication may contain descriptions of concepts and features  
not currently available for your Xerox Laser Printing System. Consult  
your Xerox sales representative or your operating system software  
program description for additional information.  
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Table of Contents  
Related publications  
Notice  
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iii  
Introduction  
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vii  
viii  
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About the reference set  
DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System document set  
Document conventions  
1. Sysgen overview  
1-1  
1-3  
Resource and information checklist  
2. Sysgen commands  
2-1  
2-1  
2-1  
Sysgen Command menu  
Command functions  
Entering and abbreviating commands  
2-3  
3. Sample system configurations  
Configuration menu  
3-1  
3-3  
3-7  
Additional sysgen parameters  
4. Sysgen and sysgen-related procedures  
Precautions  
4-1  
4-1  
PC UI software loading procedure summary  
Installing and upgrading System UI software  
Installing or upgrading System UI dialog  
Performing a full sysgen  
4-1  
4-2  
4-3  
4-4  
Choosing a format command  
4-4  
Full sysgen procedure summary  
Full sysgen procedure  
4-5  
4-5  
Performing an offline update sysgen  
Choosing a sysgen command  
4-13  
4-13  
4-13  
Offline update sysgen procedure summary  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the AUTO  
command  
4-14  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN  
command  
4-17  
4-21  
4-21  
4-22  
Performing an online update sysgen  
Online update sysgen procedure summary  
Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Performing a mini sysgen  
Mini sysgen procedure summary  
Formatting a system disk  
Disk formatting summary  
Steps to format a system disk  
Erasing a system disk  
4-27  
4-27  
4-30  
4-30  
4-30  
4-31  
4-31  
4-31  
4-32  
Disk erasing summary  
Steps to erase a disk  
Steps for loading incremental patches  
A. Sample JCL for transmission of system software tapes  
A-1  
GLOSSARY-1  
INDEX-1  
Glossary  
Index  
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Introduction  
The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System—System  
Generation Guide is one of ten documents that make up the  
DocuPrint 180 Reference Set. The guide is divided into four chapters  
and one appendix as listed.  
Chapter  
Content  
1. Sysgen overview  
Types of sysgen available and the resources required  
to perform a sysgen.  
2. Sysgen commands  
Sysgen commands and how to use them.  
3. Sample system configurations  
System configuration options and parameters.  
4. Sysgen and sysgen-related  
procedures  
Step-by-step installation and upgrade procedures for  
the DocuPrint 180 PC User Interface and upgrade  
procedures for full, update, and mini sysgens.  
A. Sample JCL for transmission of Example of a typical host utility for sending  
system software tapes  
concatenated files to the printing system.  
About the reference set  
This document is part of a reference set designed to help you receive  
maximum benefit from your DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System  
(LPS).  
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.  
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INTRODUCTION  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System Document Set  
The Xerox DocuPrint 180 Laser Printing System document Set  
includes the following documents:  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operator  
Guide  
This reference contains the following information:  
System Overview  
Keyboard display procedures  
Paper facts and procedures  
Operating procedures  
Maintenance  
Problem solving  
Supplies  
Meter reading and reporting  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PDL  
Reference  
This reference contains the following information:  
Print Description Language components and processes  
Input processing functions  
Output processing functions  
PDL command summary  
Page formatting guidelines  
Character code assignment tables  
PDL programming information with step-by-step instructions  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS System  
Generation Guide  
This reference contains the following information:  
Configuration options  
Commands  
OSS software installation, upgrade, and modification  
procedures  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operations  
Reference  
This reference contains the following information:  
Command syntax for operator and system administrator  
procedures  
LPS defaults  
LPS resources  
Command summaries  
Communication and graphics on the LPS  
Command files  
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Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Forms  
Creation Guide  
This reference contains the following information:  
Basic concepts for creating forms  
Coding and compiling for LPS Forms Description Language  
Sample form setup command sets  
Tips for successful forms  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operator  
Command Summary Card  
This reference provides a quick reference of commonly used  
operator commands.  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Message  
Guide  
This reference contains the following information:  
OSS and other messages  
Meaning and recovery procedures  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Installation  
Planning Guide  
This reference contains the following information:  
Pre-installation site preparation  
Supplies and font ordering  
Documentation and training  
Post-installation requirements  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS PC UI  
Reference  
This reference contains the following information:  
PC UI procedures  
Hierarchy of PC UI windows  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Product  
Reference  
This reference contains the following information:  
Product overview  
Hardware and software  
LPS connections  
User considerations  
LPS comparisons  
Xerox LPS Tape Formats Manual  
This reference contains the following information:  
Characteristics of different formats  
File organization  
Data formats  
Carriage control conventions  
Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Standard  
Font Library Font User Guide  
This reference contains the following information:  
Font naming conventions  
Listing of standard fonts  
Data Sheets  
Glossary to typography terminology.  
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Helpful Facts About Paper  
This reference contains the following information:  
Selection and guidelines  
Storage  
Specifications for different printers  
Document conventions  
This guide uses the following conventions:  
< >  
{}  
Angle brackets are used for keys on the PC User Interface keyboard.  
Curly brackets are used for required characters.  
...  
Ellipses indicate that you may repeat a parameter or list a series of  
parameters.  
[]  
Square brackets are used for optional command characters.  
|
Vertical bars are used to separate parameters in a series. The  
vertical bar stands for “or.”  
Bold  
Bold is used for characters you enter at the command line.  
Italics are used for variable information.  
Italics  
Monospace font  
Underline  
The monospace font is used to display system responses.  
System default parameters are underlined.  
UPPERCASE  
Uppercase letters are used for command names. You may key in  
entire words for each command, or the first three characters of each  
word. In this manual the entire word of each command is spelled out.  
Note: A note indicates an operation, practice or condition that  
should be taken into consideration to efficiently accomplish a task.  
Caution: Cautions alert you to an action that could damage  
hardware or software.  
Warning: Warnings alert you to conditions that may affect the  
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safety of people.  
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1.  
1Sysgen overview  
This chapter provides information on different types of sysgens,  
operating system software (OSS), and the resource information  
needed when performing a system sysgen.  
Sysgen definition  
Types of sysgen  
A system generation, or sysgen, is the process you use to install,  
upgrade, or modify the operating system software (OSS) on a Xerox  
Laser Printing System (LPS).  
Table 1-1 lists the purpose of each sysgen type.  
Table 1-1.  
Types of sysgen  
Purpose  
Sysgen type  
Sysgen  
Build a new operating system on new or existing  
system disks.  
Example:  
Installing a brand new system  
Replacing, formatting or erasing a system  
disk  
When required for installing a new software  
release.  
Auto  
Add or update features or operating systems.  
Add new features to an existing operating  
system  
Replace the existing version of the  
operating system with a new version.  
Mini  
Change the configuration options of the current  
system without affecting user files.  
Example:  
Changing online host address  
Adding finishing equipment  
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SYSGEN OVERVIEW  
OSS contents  
New versions of the operating system software (OSS) are distributed  
by Xerox on quarter inch cartridge (QIC) tapes. These media contain  
the items listed in table 1-2.  
Table 1-2.  
OSS software  
OSS software item  
Function  
New system files  
Enabling LPS features.  
Sysgen processor  
program  
Loading the new system files onto the  
LPS system disk and configuring them to  
a particular system.  
Concatenated version of Performing an online sysgen in which  
the system files and  
sysgen processor  
the files and processor are downloaded  
to the printing system from a host  
computer.  
Patch files  
Modifying the new system files for  
optimal performance.  
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Resource and information checklist  
The following checklist will help you determine if you have all the  
resources and information necessary to begin a sysgen.  
To perform a full sysgen, you need the following:  
Installed LPS  
OSS: on a QIC  
Font tapes:  
Standard font tape  
Special font tapes (including logo and signature)  
User file tapes  
Documentation  
OSS Program Description (-11)  
LPS Reference Set.  
Refer to the “Related publications” section of the “Introduction” for a  
list of available documentation.  
Information you need for full or update  
sysgen  
Before you begin a full or update sysgen, gather the following  
information:  
Laser image alignment coordinates  
The number of forms, fonts, and (optionally) graphics settings  
per page in your installation  
A list of all the user files resident on the system disks  
A hardcopy of your current system configuration  
Print file size  
System disk IDs.  
Questions to answer  
Before you begin a sysgen, know the answers to the following  
questions:  
Is the account file to be saved or deleted during the sysgen?  
Are the Mergenthaler fonts used by your installation?  
Do you have any site-specific patches to be applied in the post-  
sysgen procedure?  
Are any of your .IPM files corrupt or missing?  
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2Sysgen commands  
This chapter explains the commands used for performing sysgens.  
Sysgen Command menu  
The Sysgen Command menu, illustrated in table 2-1, appears on the  
printing system display screen when you boot the sysgen processor.  
It also appears when COMMANDS is entered following the sysgen  
prompt character.  
Note: The command HOSTCOPY option appears in your Sysgen  
Command menu.  
The interactive dialogue for a particular procedure may vary slightly  
depending upon the release medium (tape or cartridge), input  
method (online or offline), and product configuration.  
Table 2-1.  
Sysgen Command menu  
**** SYSGEN PROCESSOR, VERSION M0.0 ****  
COMMAND  
COMMANDS  
BOOT  
Display commands  
Boot the operating system  
SYSGEN  
Build or update system files  
on disk from tape or host  
FORMAT  
Clear and format disk pack  
HOSTCOPY  
Copy user files from host to  
disk  
AUTO  
MINI  
ERASE  
Auto sysgen  
Configuration change only  
Erase all files  
Enter Cmd (’C’ for Menu)>  
Command functions  
The commands in Table 2-2 may appear in the Sysgen Command  
menu, depending upon the hardware options present on your  
system. Command abbreviations are underlined.  
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SYSGEN COMMANDS  
Table 2-2.  
Sysgen commands  
Command  
Function  
COMMANDS  
Displays the Sysgen Command menu on the printing system display screen. (The  
menu does not have to display for you to enter a command.)  
BOOT  
Boots the operating system. If a sysgen has been performed, any sysgen patches are  
applied. This command must be the first entered after completing a SYSGEN  
command.  
SYSGEN  
Builds a new operating system on the system disks from a system software tape or  
from system software tape (SST) files downloaded from a host computer. All system  
files can be updated.  
This option requires more user interaction than AUTO, and you must use it if the SST  
is to be downloaded from a host computer.  
A BOOT command must follow successful completion of this command.  
FORMAT  
Formats any or all of the system disks and performs a sector check. All files on the  
system disks, except for the MBAIS file, are destroyed. This includes user files. This  
procedure is not normally needed unless specifically called for in your OSS program  
description or unless read errors or other disk problems occur. (Refer to ERASE.)  
HOSTCOPY  
AUTO  
Downloads font files, patch files, and user-generated EBCDIC data files from a host  
computer to the LPS system disks. This option allows an online printing system, with  
no magnetic tape drive, to retrieve tape files from the host.  
Builds a new operating system on the system disks from a SST and allows all System  
files to be updated. The AUTO Sysgen reverts to a full Sysgen if a FORMAT has just  
been performed.  
When you use AUTO for a recently formatted disk, configuration information is no  
longer available to the system from the disks and must be entered, as though the  
SYSGEN command had been used. The only truly automatic sysgen, using AUTO, can  
be an update sysgen.  
This option requires less user interaction than SYSGEN by automatically invoking a  
standard sequence of sysgen commands. It differs from SYSGEN in the following  
ways:  
AUTO builds from tape input only.  
AUTO does not ask for a configuration update.  
AUTO automatically saves the accounting file.  
MINI  
Modifies the configuration file in response to selections made through the  
Configuration Options menu. (Refer to the “Sample system configuration options”  
chapter.)  
CAUTION: Do not execute the MINI command immediately following completion of a  
SYSGEN command. This prevents the application of patches.  
Note that the only changes to the system configuration that should be made using mini  
are to those features whose software has been incorporated in the operating system  
by a previous sysgen. For example, you may deactivate or reactivate a feature or  
change interface address parameters by using the mini sysgen procedure. (Generally,  
when you add features to the system, the system files must be changed or patched.  
This requires an update sysgen, invoked using the SYSGEN or AUTO commands to  
ensure system file integrity.)  
ERASE  
Clears any or all of the system disks. All files on the disks, except for the MBAIS and  
bad block files, are destroyed. This includes user files. Because the ERASE command  
does not perform a FORMAT or a sector check, it executes faster than the FORMAT  
command. (Refer to FORMAT.)  
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SYSGEN COMMANDS  
Entering and abbreviating commands  
Refer to the following directions when entering commands.  
Entering commands  
Enter commands after the sysgen prompt character (>), then press  
<ENTER>.  
After the command has completed processing, the prompt character  
displays again (except after the BOOT command). The menu need  
not display for you to issue a command.  
Abbreviating commands  
Example  
The command may be entered as shown in the menu or may be  
abbreviated to as few letters as necessary to differentiate it from any  
other command in the menu.  
To enter the command SYSGEN, you can enter any of the following  
abbreviations:  
S
SY  
SYS  
SYSG  
SYSGE  
...or by SYSGEN spelled out in full.  
Command strings  
You may enter several commands as a string, and the system  
executes them serially. For example, entering FORMAT, SYSGEN,  
and BOOT, then pressing <ENTER>, results in each procedure  
being invoked in turn unless fatal errors occur.  
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3. 3Sample system configurations  
Use the information provided in this chapter to select your  
configuration specifications.  
Stages of the sysgen process  
An overview description of the sysgen process is shown in Table 3-1.  
Table 3-1.  
Sysgen process  
Stage Description  
1
2
You start the sysgen process.  
The LPS displays system configuration information on the  
screen in a format similar to the illustration in Table 3-2. The  
items differ depending upon your system components and  
the version of software you are using.  
3
The system asks you if you want to make changes to the  
configuration.  
4
5
6
You answer “yes.”  
The LPS displays the Configuration Options menu.  
You enter the number of a listed option to select or deselect  
a feature. For some options, a further list of suboptions  
displays.  
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The system incorporates the software for each feature you  
select into the operating system, and creates a  
configuration file (DISPCF.SYS).  
Note: The printing system must have the appropriate  
hardware installed to support the features specified.  
Selecting uninstalled features may result in an  
unsuccessful sysgen, an unusable system, or both.  
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9
You can modify the configuration file by using the mini  
sysgen procedure to deactivate or reactivate a feature.  
Once your system is configured successfully, you can get  
a copy of the configuration information by printing the  
customer billing report. Refer to the DocuPrint 180 LPS  
Operations Reference for further details. This configuration  
information assists you in recreating your basic system  
configuration during a full sysgen.  
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SAMPLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS  
Table 3-2 shows a sample system configuration for the DocuPrint  
180 LPS.  
Table 3-2.  
Sample Configuration  
**** SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ****  
Machine Type - DP180 LPS  
CPU MEMORY = 1024K  
SCSI Disk Units: 0,1,2,Floppy  
AIS: Version 2  
Page Buffer Memory Size: 128 Banks  
Page Buffer A,B: 2 BUFFERS  
Memory Test at Boot = no|yes  
Auto Boot Enabled = no|yes  
Bitmap Memory: 256 Megabits  
Ink Memory: 2 Megabits  
Text and Metrics Memory: 3 Megabytes  
Online: Address 30  
-Mode Burst, Device 3211  
Terminal Type: PC  
Boot Message Display = no|yes  
Printer Characteristics  
- Speed: 180 ppm  
SCSI Tape Devices:  
- Resolution: 300 spi  
- Reel to Reel: HP-SCSI A/Ch O/Tg 0  
- Streamer Tape: HP-SCSI A/Ch O/Tg 1  
- Default Order: 1 to N|N to 1  
- Paper size: 8.50 x 11.00 Inches  
Language: U.S. English  
Graphics Type: AIS  
Shared Disk  
SCSI Tape Device Assignments:  
- TD0 = Reel to Reel Tape  
- TD1 = Streamer tape  
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Configuration menu  
Table 3-3 illustrates a sample configuration options menu for the  
DocuPrint 180 LPS.  
Table 3-3.  
Sample configuration options menu  
Select which of the following options are to be added, deleted, or changed?  
0)  
None  
1)  
Full memory test at boot  
Auto Boot  
2)  
3)  
Message Display during boot  
Shared Disk  
4)  
5)  
MICR Mode Default  
On-line Interface  
Xerox Print service Manager  
Kanji  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
Ethernet  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
Language  
Paper size  
XPAF  
Raster Image Processor  
Terminal Type  
Tape Device Table  
Default Printing Order  
(Enter numbers)  
Note: The MICR, Ethernet, and Raster Image Processor option  
configurations are not supported on the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS.  
Options 5, 9, or 13 on the configuration options menu may still be  
selected. However, settings for these options have no effect on the  
actual configuration of the printer.  
Caution: Do NOT change the setting for option 14.  
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Table 3-4.  
Description  
Sample configurations  
Option  
0) None  
Returns you to the base system configuration display screen.  
Determines the amount of system memory test at power on.  
Determines whether auto boot is enabled at power on.  
Determines whether boot diagnostic messages display at power on.  
Adds or removes the shared disk option.  
1) Full memory test  
2) Auto boot  
3) Message display  
4) Shared disk  
5) MICR mode default  
This option is not supported on the DocuPrint 180 LPS. Selection of option  
5 has no effect on the LPS.  
Adds or removes the MICR mode default option.  
Displays the following question:  
6) On-line interface (if  
installed)  
DOES THIS SYSTEM HAVE AN ONLINE INTERFACE?  
ENTER ’Y’ OR ’N’.  
If you enter N, the online feature is removed from the system being  
generated.  
If you enter Y, the configuration options are automatically selected by the  
system and the display returns to the base configuration.  
7) Xerox  
Adds or removes the Xerox DocuPrintServer (formerly XPSM)).  
DocuPrintServer  
(formerly XPSM)  
8) Kanji  
This option is not supported on the DocuPrint 180 LPS. Adds or removes  
Kanji.  
9) Ethernet (if installed) This option is not supported on the DocuPrint 180 LPS. Selection of option  
9 has no effect on the LPS  
Displays the following question:  
IS THIS SYSTEM CONNECTED TO A XEROX ETHERNET? ENTER ’Y’  
OR ’N’.  
If you enter N, the Ethernet feature is removed from the system being  
generated.  
If you enter Y, the following suboptions display:  
ETHERNET CHANGE LIST:  
1) NONE  
2) READ PRINTER’S ADDRESS  
3) ETHERNET NETWORK ADDRESS  
Selecting NONE results in no Ethernet changes.  
Selecting READ PRINTER’S ADDRESSresults in the printing system  
providing its internal address as a parameter to the sysgen processor.  
This address is shown in table 3-2, Base system configuration for  
DocuPrint 180 LPS, in both hexadecimal and decimal format. The decimal  
value is preceded by an asterisk (*). (The printing system internal address  
is set by Xerox at the time of manufacture.)  
Selecting ETHERNET NETWORK ADDRESSresults in a prompt for the  
address of the Ethernet network. For a decimal value, enter six zeros. A  
value not preceded by an asterisk is assumed to be hexadecimal. (The  
network address is assigned by Xerox. Consult your network system  
administrator for the correct assignment.)  
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Table 3-4.  
Description  
Sample configurations (continued)  
Option  
10) Language  
Displays the following suboptions:  
0) NONE  
1) U.S. ENGLISH  
2) U.K. ENGLISH  
3) GERMAN  
4) FRENCH  
5) DUTCH  
6) SWEDISH  
7) NORWEGIAN  
8) FINNISH  
9) DANISH  
10) SPANISH  
11) ITALIAN  
12) PORTUGUESE  
Selecting NONEresults in no change from the default language, which is  
U.S. English.  
The display dialogue of the newly generated system will be in the  
language that you select. (Languages other than those listed above are  
also available. The suboption list reflects what is on the system software  
tape or floppy disk.)  
The only difference between the U.K. English and U.S. English language  
options is that:  
U.K. English displays paper sizes in millimeters.  
U.S. English displays paper sizes in inches.  
Of the other language suboptions, only French, German, and Spanish are  
currently translated. U.S. English messages are displayed if a sysgen is  
performed in any of the other languages.  
The customer must insure that the proper language is installed on the  
ESS and IOT. The selection of the language icon on the PC UI does not  
switch the language on the ESS or on the IOT. The PC UI and IOT may  
have one or two languages installed. The ESS may be sysgened to one  
language although commands in English are always accepted.  
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Table 3-4.  
Description  
Sample configurations (continued)  
Option  
11) Paper size  
Displays the paper size menu.  
Select paper size  
Size  
1) US Letter  
2) US Legal  
3) A3  
Inches  
Millimeters  
216 x 279  
216 x 356  
420 x 297  
210 x 297  
257 x 364  
182 x 257  
8.5 x 11.0  
8.5 x 14  
16.54 x 11.69  
8.27 x 11.69  
10.12 x 14.33  
7.17 x 10.12  
4) A4  
5) B4  
6) B5  
7) User Selectable Size  
12) XPAF (if installed)  
Selecting this option adds XPAF; selecting it again removes it.  
13) Raster image  
processor (if installed)  
This option is not supported on the DocuPrint 180 LPS. Selection of option  
13 has no effect on the LPS  
Displays the following question:  
DOES THIS SYSTEM HAVE A RASTER IMAGE PROCESSOR? ENTER  
’Y’ OR ’N’  
If you enter N, all raster image processor (RIP) devices are removed from  
the system.  
If you enter Y, the following message is displayed:  
TYPE THE RIP UNIT NUMBERS (0-3)  
ENTER OPTIONS  
Enter the appropriate numbers. If found, they are added to the system. If  
RIP is not found, the following message is displayed:  
RIP x IS NOT IN THE SYSTEM (PLEASE CONFIRM)  
ENTER ’Y’ OR ’N’  
14) Terminal type  
Selecting this option changes the terminal to a PC type; selecting it again  
changes it to a character type. Note: The character type terminal is not  
supported.  
15) Tape device table  
Selecting this option allows you to alter the tape device assignment table.  
16) Default printing order Selecting this option displays the following suboptions:  
1) 1 - N  
2) N - 1  
Enter option 1 for first-to-last page (facedown) output; or option 2 for last-  
to-first page (faceup) output.  
You may select either 1TON or NTO1 as the system default.  
When the system default is 1TON, NTO1 is processed only if it is invoked  
in the JDE or JDL. The system ignores NTO1 in DJDE-selected job  
descriptor entries (JDEs) or job descriptor libraries (JDLs).  
When the system default is NTO1, the system assumes each report is  
NTO1 until the first data page, even if 1TON is specified in the JDE or JDL.  
This arrangement allows you to use DJDE-selected JDEs and JDLs that  
invoke NTO1 after a series of banner pages.  
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Additional sysgen parameters  
In addition to the configuration options listed previously, you may  
also need to supply the following information during the system  
generation process.  
Table 3-5.  
Description  
Sysgen parameters  
Command  
Type of sysgen  
Sysgen, auto sysgen, or mini sysgen can be performed by selecting  
appropriate commands from the Sysgen Command menu (Table 2-1)  
System ID  
Each system can be assigned a name of up to 30 alphanumeric  
characters, including spaces.  
The ID displays in the following situations:  
Whenever the system is booted  
When a rollover and recovery occurs  
In a rollover dump  
Whenever a sysgen is performed  
On listings produced by the Editor  
On listings produced by the REPORT command to report billing  
information.  
Accounting file  
You are asked if you want to save user accounting information.  
Remember that if a currently existing accounting file is not saved, you  
lose not only the accounting data but also the hierarchical data used to  
structure the file.  
Report accounting  
You are asked if you want report accounting. This results in run statistics  
being recorded for each report, as opposed to each job (which may  
contain several reports).  
Setting default values  
After the sysgen completes, you may want to adjust the following  
parameters to which the sysgen automatically assigns default values:  
Maximum fonts per job (default 32)  
Maximum forms per job (default 12)  
Maximum graphics per job (default 32)  
Print file size (default of 425 cylinders is not determined by a  
sysgen).  
Refer to the Xerox DocuPrint 180 LPS Operations Reference for  
information on modifying these values.  
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4Sysgen and sysgen-related  
procedures  
This chapter contains information to perform the system generation  
for the DocuPrint 180 LPS. It also explains how to install the PC UI  
system software.  
Precautions  
Before you begin a sysgen, make sure you comply with the following  
points:  
Do not overwrite the current version of the system files with  
system files from previous software versions.  
Do not copy the current version system file types to a system  
with an older version of software.  
PC UI software loading procedure summary  
These are the software components you need for the PC UI.  
System UI software  
UI dialog.  
MS-DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.1 will be preloaded onto the PC UI. The  
sections that follow provide step-by-step instructions for loading each  
of the remaining software programs on your PC UI.  
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Installing and upgrading System UI software  
Use the information given below when installing or upgrading System  
UI software.  
Materials required  
Time required  
Procedure  
System UI diskette.  
System UI software installation takes about 5 minutes to complete.  
To install or upgrade System UI software, follow these steps:  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Step 4.  
Step 5.  
Step 6.  
Select “Exit to DOS” from the System Control menu.  
Select “Yes” from the “Exit to DOS” window.  
Insert the System UI software diskette.  
Key in A: and press <ENTER>.  
Key in INSTALL and press <ENTER>.  
At the "Xerox DocuPrint 180 System UI Setup" window, select  
“CONTINUE”.  
Step 7.  
Step 8.  
At the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 System UI Setup” Message window,  
select “CONTINUE”.  
At the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 PC UI System Configuration” window,  
select “CONTINUE”.  
Step 9.  
At the “Destination for Xerox DocuPrint 180 System UI” window,  
select “CONTINUE”  
Step 10.  
Step 11.  
Select “Exit Windows” in the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 System UI Setup  
Exit Message” window.  
Remove the diskette.  
System UI software installation is now complete. If you are  
performing an upgrade, press the Reset button to finish the  
procedure. Proceed to the “Installing or upgrading System UI dialog”  
procedure.  
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Installing or upgrading System UI dialog  
Use the information given below when installing or upgrading System  
UI dialog.  
Time required  
Procedure  
Step 1.  
System UI dialog installation takes about 5 minutes to complete.  
To install System UI dialog, follow these steps:  
Insert the UI Dialog software diskette into the drive. If needed,  
perform steps a. and b which follow.  
a. Select “Exit to DOS” from the System Control menu.  
b. Select “Yes” from the “Exit to DOS” window.  
If A> does not display, key in A: and press <ENTER>.  
Key in INSTALL and press <ENTER>.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Step 4.  
At the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 UI Dialog Setup” window, select  
“Continue”.  
Step 5.  
Step 6.  
Step 7.  
Step 8.  
Step 9.  
At the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 UI Dialog Message" window, select  
“Continue”.  
At the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 PC UI System Configuration” window,  
select “Continue”.  
At the “Destination for Xerox DocuPrint 180 UI Dialog” window,  
select “Continue”.  
At the “Xerox DocuPrint 180 UI Dialog Setup Exit Message” window,  
select “Exit Windows”.  
Remove the diskette from the drive. If you are performing an  
upgrade, press the Reset button to finish the procedure.  
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Performing a full sysgen  
Use the information given below when performing a full sysgen.  
When to use a full sysgen  
In the full sysgen procedure, all system disks are formatted and the  
operating system software is installed on the system disks. A full  
sysgen is normally performed in the following situations:  
A new system is installed  
A system disk is replaced  
Read errors or other disk problems have occurred  
When required for a specific system or patch.  
Note: When performing an offline (tape) sysgen, make sure the  
system is offline.  
Backing up user files  
It is important to back up all user files.  
Caution: If the disk being formatted contains user files, be sure to  
back up those files before formatting because they will be deleted  
from the disk.  
Sysgen media  
A full sysgen can be performed from tape, cartridge, or host. The  
step-by-step procedures provided in the following section are for a  
full sysgen from any medium.  
Choosing a format command  
Table 4-1 lists the differences between the FORMAT and ERASE  
commands used for formatting the system disks prior to sysgen.  
Table 4-1.  
Differences between format and erase commands  
ERASE command  
FORMAT command  
Deletes all files except  
the MBAIS file  
Saves both the MBAIS and  
bad block files.  
Performs a sector check •  
Does not perform a new  
sector check.  
Flags any new bad block  
areas.  
You must use when:  
Use if you are confident of your  
system disk integrity.  
Replacing a system disk  
Installing an additional  
disk into the system  
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Full sysgen procedure summary  
Use the following procedure when performing a full sysgen.  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Back up any user files residing on the disks to be formatted  
Load the sysgen processor into the main memory.  
Use either the FORMAT or the ERASE command to format the  
system disks. Refer to the comparison Table 4-1 and the “Formatting  
a system disk” or “Erasing a system disk” procedure later in this  
chapter.  
Step 4.  
Install the new operating system software (OSS) using the SYSGEN  
command.  
a. Define the system configuration  
b. Load the operating system software  
c. Apply system patches (automatic)  
Full sysgen procedure  
The following table lists the steps used to perform a full sysgen.  
Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen  
Step Action  
System response  
1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the  
selected peripheral device.  
2. Press the Boot button.  
PC UI:  
The Boot menu window displays:  
Operating System  
System Disk  
Reel to Reel  
QIC  
18/36 Track Tape  
3. PC UI:  
Select your choice of sysgen media with the  
mouse.  
The command menu displays:  
COMMANDS Display Commands  
BOOT  
SYSGEN  
Boot the operating system  
Build or update system files on  
disk from tape or host  
Format and initialize disk pack  
FORMAT  
HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to  
disk  
AUTO  
MINI  
ERASE  
Auto Sysgen  
Configuration change only  
Erase all files.  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
4. Format the system disks by entering  
FORMAT or ERASE and pressing  
<ENTER>.  
The following message displays:  
Formatting/Erasing the disks will destroy the  
data.  
Do you still want to format/erase the  
disk(s)? (y or n)  
NOTE: System responses reflect the format  
procedure. The Erase procedure mimics the  
format procedure with the exceptions of  
"erase" appearing in some places where  
format had been displayed.  
5. Enter Y to continue with the format  
Are you sure? [y or n]  
6. Enter Y to confirm that you want to continue For Y, the following is displayed:  
the formatting of the disk(s).  
**SCSI FORMAT/ERASE VERSION XX RUNNING**  
Program operating mode: FORMAT  
Located DP0: ...(manufacturer) (disk type)  
Located DP1: ...(manufacturer) (disk type)  
Located DP2: ...(manufacturer) (disk type)  
Located DP3: ...(manufacturer) (disk type)  
NOTE: DP3: will only be displayed if  
installed.  
FORMAT OPTIONS:  
1. All disks  
2. Selected disk(s)  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
7. Enter the option number and press  
<ENTER>.  
Option 1 selects all disk drives installed on  
the controller.  
Option 2 allows individual drives to be  
Enter the disk units to format  
selected.  
Enter the drive unit number to be formatted.  
If more than one drive unit is to be formatted,  
enter all selected drive unit numbers  
separated by commas.  
Such as: >0,1,3  
Then press <ENTER>.  
DP0: CONFIRM (Y/N)  
The following information is displayed for the disks selected  
to be formatted:  
Disk characteristics (DPx:)  
Manufacturer & Type: (manufacturer) (disk  
type)  
Unit Serial Number: nnnnn  
Usable capacity: cccc MB  
Number of 512-byte sectors: ssssss  
Number of heads: h  
Number of tracks: ttttt  
Spare sectors per cylinder: s  
Spare tracks per device: tt  
>>>Enter "Y" to confirm that you want to  
continue  
>
NOTE: Only one disk’s information will be  
displayed at a time. Entering Y will display  
the next installed disk or cause sysgen to  
continue.  
8. Enter Y and press <ENTER>  
1. Format Selected Disk(s)  
2. Abort Format  
Enter selection:  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
9. Enter 1 and press <ENTER>.  
Entering 1 causes the formatting of the  
selected disks to occur.  
The following is displayed for DP0: selected  
or it is the only drive in the controller:  
*******************************************************************************  
* Disk unit * 0 * 1 * 2 * 3  
*******************************************************************************  
* Drive Type  
*******************************************************************************  
* Disk Status * Selected * Not present * Not Present * Not present *  
*******************************************************************************  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Format  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
* Elapsed  
* mm:ss  
*
*
Time  
******************************************************************************  
* Total  
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Usable  
Sectors *  
*******************************************************************************  
When formatting is completed the following is displayed:  
Format/Erase program completed.  
System does not have an ID record  
Enter system id of up to 30 characters  
....*....*....*....*....*....*  
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10. Enter the system ID record of up to 30  
characters and press <ENTER>.  
System ID IS: xxxxx (the ID record that  
you just entered.)  
Do you want to enter a new system id?  
’y’ or ’n’  
11. Enter N and <ENTER>.  
Initializing disk drive 0  
Creating file  
Creating file  
Creating file  
Creating file  
BITMAP  
MSBLK  
BADBLK  
CDLYL  
.$Y$ on drive 0  
.$Y$ on drive 0  
.$Y$ on drive 0  
.$Y$ on drive 0  
ENTER CMD (’C’ FOR MENU)>  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
12. Key in SYSGEN and press <ENTER>.  
* Sysgen program running *  
System ID is: xxxxx  
Do you want to enter a new system id?  
’y’ or ’n’  
13. Enter N and <ENTER> to allow the sysgen  
to continue. Go to step 15.  
14. Enter Y and <ENTER> to allow the  
Enter system ID of up to 30 characters  
previously entered ID to be changed.  
....*....*....*....*....*....*  
>
Key in the new ID and press <ENTER>.  
* System ID IS: xxxxx  
NOTE: When you enter N, sysgen will  
continue. If you enter Y, you will be able to  
change the system ID again.  
Do you want to enter a new system id?  
’y’ or ’n’  
15. If configured, enter the Ethernet address  
provided by Xerox and press <ENTER>.  
This option is not supported on the DocuPrint 180 LPS.  
Selection of option 15 has no effect on the LPS  
Enter Ethernet Network Address  
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16. Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and  
<ENTER> response causes the change  
menu to display. Each time a change is  
made, the change question is asked until an  
N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen  
program continues.  
The base configuration and the system configuration options  
are displayed followed by:  
Do you wish to make any changes?  
Enter ’y’ or ’n’  
>
17.  
Do you want to discard the changes you just  
made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’  
To discard the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter Y.  
>
To save the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter N.  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
Creating file DISPCF.SYS on drive 0.  
Enter ’h’ (for host/online sysgen) or ’t’ (for Should sysgen read from host or tape? ’h’ or  
18.  
offline sysgen) and press <ENTER>.  
't’  
Reading files from tape/host is displayed.  
Each file is read from the online channel or tape and placed  
on the disk.  
Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive n  
NOTE: The system response is for offline  
sysgen. For online sysgen refer to step 9 of xxxxxx is the system file name,  
the Online Update  
yyy is the system file type, and  
n is the drive number that the file is stored onto.  
When sysgen completes, the following message displays:  
* Tape rewinding * Sysgen process successful*  
* Sysgen program off *  
Enter Cmd ['C' for Menu]>  
19. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>.  
The OSS loads onto the system disk.  
PC UI:  
The messages window displays:  
CPU Test Complete  
Imaging Devices Present  
Memory test in progress  
Memory test complete  
Loading Start-Up Task  
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Version Revision  
Disk ID = xxxx  
The date window displays.  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
The time window displays.  
20. PC UI:  
Enter the month (MM), day (DD), and year  
(YY) in the appropriate boxes of the date  
window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
Enter the hour (HH), minute (MM), and  
second (SS) in the appropriate boxes of the  
time window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
Terminal:  
Enter the date and time. Entry of the  
seconds (ss) is optional.  
mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss  
ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS  
DISPLAYED (Y/N)?  
Enter Y or N to indicate whether time and  
date are correct.  
21.  
The system displays:  
**Applying sysgen patches**  
The following patches may be selected by  
PATCH-ID:  
PATCH-ID INVOKES  
----------------  
--------------  
MER001  
Patch to allow Mergenthaler  
fonts only.  
Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:  
22. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the ***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES***  
system and press <ENTER>, OR just press  
<ENTER>.  
** Sysgen patches completed**  
** Deleting sysgen patches**  
* ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *  
PC UI:  
The system reboots, the message window appears followed  
by the appearance of the OS2660 accounting reports  
message window.  
.
23. Select Yes for 2000 reports or No for 100  
Upon your selection of Yes or No, the system begins and  
completes the loading and testing process  
reports.  
Class 1 selected  
OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss  
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Table 4-2.  
Steps to perform a full sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
24. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of  
this chapter.  
This completes a full sysgen.  
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Performing an offline update sysgen  
Use the information given below when performing a offline update  
sysgen.  
When to use  
An offline update sysgen is normally performed for the following  
purposes:  
To add major new features to the existing operating system  
To replace the existing version of the operating system with a  
new version.  
Note: When performing an offline (tape) sysgen, make sure the  
system is offline.  
No disk format required  
System disks are not formatted prior to an update sysgen, so user  
files need not be backed up as long as there is sufficient room on the  
disks to generate the new system.  
Choosing a sysgen command  
There are two types of sysgen commands. The following  
informations describes each and when to use.  
The SYSGEN command updates system files from a system  
software tape (SST) or cartridge, and gives you the option of  
making configuration changes, deleting the accounting file, and  
recompiling the font files.  
The AUTO command updates system files from either a SST or  
a SSC. It enables you to recompile the font files. There is no  
configuration update, and the account file is saved  
automatically.  
Note: If you invoke any one of these commands after a FORMAT  
command, a full sysgen is performed.  
Offline update sysgen procedure summary  
The following steps are used to perform an update sysgen.  
Step 1.  
Load the sysgen processor into main memory. If you are installing a  
new version of the operating system, make sure to load the new  
sysgen processor.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Install the new OSS using either the SYSGEN or AUTO command.  
Apply patches.  
Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file.  
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The following table lists the steps used to perform an offline update  
sysgen using the AUTO command.  
Table 4-3. Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the AUTO command  
Step  
Action  
System response  
1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the  
selected peripheral device.  
Verify the existence of sufficient disk space,  
using the FCHECK command. Each disk  
must have a minimum of 3000 contiguous  
sectors free. If the number of available  
sectors is below 3000:  
Back up as many files as necessary to  
obtain the minimum number of free  
sectors.  
Delete the saved files from disk.  
Compress the disk.  
2. Press the Boot button.  
PC UI:  
The Boot menu window displays:  
Operating System  
System Disk  
Reel to Reel  
QIC  
18/36 Track Tape  
3. Select your choice of sysgen media with the The command menu displays:  
mouse.  
COMMANDS Display Commands  
BOOT  
SYSGEN  
Boot the operating system  
Build or update system files on  
disk from tape or host  
FORMAT  
Format and initialize disk pack  
HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to  
disk  
Auto Sysgen  
Configuration change only  
Erase all files.  
AUTO  
MINI  
ERASE  
4. Key in AUTO and press <ENTER>.  
* Sysgen program running *  
System ID is: xxxxx  
Do you wish to continue auto sysgen:  
’y’ or ’n’  
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Table 4-3.  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the AUTO command (continued)  
Step  
Action  
System response  
5. Key in Y and press <ENTER>.  
This will be an auto sysgen  
Reading files from tape/host is displayed.  
Each file is read from tape and placed on the disk.  
Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive d  
xxxxxx is the system file name,  
yyy is the system file type, and  
d is the drive number that the file is  
stored onto.  
When sysgen completes, the following message displays:  
* Tape rewinding *Sysgen process successful*  
* Sysgen program off *  
Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>  
6. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>.  
The OSS loads onto the system disk.  
The messages window displays:  
CPU Test Complete  
Imaging Devices Present  
Memory test in progress  
Memory test complete  
Loading Start-Up Task  
XEROX DocuPrint 180  
Laser Printing System  
Version Revision  
Disk ID = xxxx  
The date window displays.  
7. Enter the month (MM), day (DD), and year The time window displays.  
(YY) in the appropriate boxes of the date  
window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
Enter the hour (HH), minute (MM), and  
second (SS) in the appropriate boxes of the  
time window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
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Table 4-3.  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the AUTO command (continued)  
Step  
Action  
System response  
8.  
The system displays:  
**Applying sysgen patches**  
The following patches may be selected by  
PATCH-ID:  
PATCH-ID INVOKES  
-------- -------  
MER001  
Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts  
only.  
Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:  
9. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the ***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES***  
system and press <ENTER>, OR just press  
<ENTER>.  
** Sysgen patches completed**  
** Deleting sysgen patches**  
* ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *  
The system reboots and displays:  
; WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IMP FILES AT  
THIS TIME? (Y/N)  
10. Enter Y and press <ENTER>.  
IFU IPFNTS IPFNTS  
NOTE: Do not do anything with the  
keyboard or mouse during this operation  
Lists all font families as they are compiled in the following  
format.  
IF1100 Font family "(specific font family)"  
Upon completion of compilation, the system automatically  
goes to logon class 1 and displays:  
Class 1 selected  
OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss  
11. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of  
this chapter.  
This completes the update sysgen using the auto command.  
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Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using the SYSGEN command  
The following table lists the steps used to perform an offline update  
sysgen using the SYSGEN command.  
Table 4-4.  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the SYSGEN command  
Step  
Action  
System response  
1. Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the  
selected peripheral device.  
Verify the existence of sufficient disk space,  
using the FCHECK command. Each disk  
must have a minimum of  
3000 contiguous sectors free. If the number  
of available sectors is below 3000:  
Back up as many files as necessary to  
obtain the minimum number of free  
sectors.  
Delete the saved files from disk.  
Compress the disk.  
2. Press the Boot button.  
The Boot menu window displays:  
Operating System  
System Disk  
Reel to Reel  
QIC  
18/36 Track Tape  
3. Select your choice of sysgen media with the The command menu displays:  
mouse.  
COMMANDS Display Commands  
BOOT  
SYSGEN  
Boot the operating system  
Build or update system files on  
disk from tape or host  
FORMAT  
Format and initialize disk pack  
HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to  
disk  
AUTO  
MINI  
ERASE  
Auto Sysgen  
Configuration change only  
Erase all files.  
4. Key in SYSGEN and press <ENTER>.  
* Sysgen program running *  
System ID is: xxxxx  
Do you want to enter a new system id?  
’y’ or ’n’  
5. Enter N and <ENTER> to allow the sysgen  
to continue. Go to step 7.  
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Table 4-4.  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the SYSGEN command (continued)  
Step  
Action  
System response  
6. Enter Y and <ENTER> to allow the  
previously entered ID to be changed. Key in  
the new ID and press <ENTER>.  
Enter system ID of up to 30 characters  
....*....*....*....*....*....*  
System ID IS: xxxxx  
Do you want to enter a new system id?  
’y’ or ’n’  
NOTE: When you enter no, sysgen will  
continue. If you enter yes, you will be able to  
change the system ID again.  
7.  
Do you want to save the accounting file?  
enter ’y’ or ’n’  
Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>.  
8.  
The base configuration and the system configuration  
options are displayed followed by:  
Do you wish to make any changes? Enter ’y’  
or ’n’  
>
Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and  
<ENTER> response causes the change  
menu to display. Each time a change is  
made, the change question is asked until an  
N and <ENTER> is entered, and the sysgen  
program continues.  
9.  
Do you want to discard the changes you just  
made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’>  
To discard the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter Y.  
To save the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter N.  
Is continuation of sysgen required: (y or n)  
Enter Y and <ENTER>.  
Should sysgen read from host or tape?  
’h’ or ’t’  
10. Enter ’t’ and press <ENTER>.  
Reading files from tape/host is displayed.  
Each file is read from the online channel or tape and placed  
on the disk.  
Creating file xxxxxx.yyy on drive n  
xxxxxx is the system file name,  
yyy is the system file type, and  
n is the drive ID number that the file is  
stored onto.  
When sysgen completes, the following message displays:  
* Tape rewinding *Sysgen process successful*  
* Sysgen program off *  
Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>  
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Table 4-4.  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the SYSGEN command (continued)  
Step  
Action  
System response  
11. Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>.  
The OSS loads onto the system disk.  
The messages window displays:  
CPU Test Complete  
Imaging Devices Present  
Memory test in progress  
Memory test complete  
Loading Start-Up Task  
XEROX DocuPrint 180  
Laser Printing System  
Version Revision  
Disk ID = xxxx  
The date window displays.  
12. Enter the month (MM), day (DD), and year The time window displays.  
(YY) in the appropriate boxes of the date  
window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
Enter the hour (HH), minute (MM), and  
second (SS) in the appropriate boxes of the  
time window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
13.  
The system displays:  
**Applying sysgen patches**  
The following patches may be selected by  
PATCH-ID:  
PATCH-ID INVOKES  
-------- -------  
MER001 Patch to allow Mergenthaler fonts  
only.  
Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:  
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Table 4-4.  
Steps to perform an offline update sysgen using  
the SYSGEN command (continued)  
Step  
Action  
System response  
14. Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the ***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES****  
system and press <ENTER>, OR just press  
<ENTER>.  
** Sysgen patches completed**  
** Deleting sysgen patches**  
* ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *  
The system reboots and displays:  
; WOULD YOU LIKE TO COMPILE THE .IMP FILES  
AT THIS TIME? (Y/N)  
15. Enter Y and press <ENTER>.  
IFU IPFNTS IPFNTS  
Lists all font families as they are compiled, in the following  
format.  
IF1100 Font family "(specific font family)"  
Upon completion of compilation, the system automatically  
goes to logon class 1 and displays:  
Class 1 selected  
OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss  
16. Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the “Steps for loading incremental patches” section at the end of  
this chapter.  
This completes update sysgen using the sysgen command.  
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Performing an online update sysgen  
Use the following procedure when performing an online update  
sysgen.  
When to use  
You can use the SYSGEN command to download SST files from a  
host computer to an online-only or an online/offline switchable  
printing system to generate a new system. This type of sysgen is  
normally performed for the following purposes:  
To add major new features to the existing operating system  
To replace the existing version of the operating system with a  
new version.  
No disk format required  
System disks are not formatted prior to an update sysgen. You do not  
need to back up your files as long as there is sufficient  
room on the disks to generate the new system.  
Online update sysgen procedure summary  
Use the following procedure when performing a online update  
sysgen.  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Load the current sysgen processor into main memory.  
Use a SYSGEN command to download the new sysgen processor  
into the main memory.  
Step 3.  
Step 4.  
Use another SYSGEN command to download system files that are  
then used by the processor to build the new operating system.  
Apply patches.  
Note: An update sysgen resets the patch history file.  
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Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
The following table lists the steps used to perform online update  
sysgen.  
Table 4-5.  
Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
Step  
Action  
System Response  
1.  
Load the SST tape or cartridge tape on the  
selected peripheral device.  
Verify the existence of sufficient disk  
space, using the FCHECK command. Each  
disk must have a minimum of 3000  
contiguous sectors free. If the number of  
available sectors is below 3000:  
Compress the disk.  
Back up as many files as necessary to  
obtain the minimum number of free  
sectors.  
Delete the saved files from disk.  
Refer to the DocuPrint 180 LPS Operations  
Reference for additional information.  
2.  
Press the Boot button.  
The Boot menu window displays:  
Operating System  
System Disk  
Reel to Reel  
QIC  
18/36 Track Tape  
3.  
PC UI:  
Select System Disk from the Boot menu.  
The command menu displays:  
COMMANDS Display commands  
BOOT  
SYSGEN  
Boot the operating system  
Build or update system files on  
disk from tape or host  
FORMAT  
Format and initialize disk pack  
HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to disk  
AUTO  
MINI  
ERASE  
Auto Sysgen  
Configuration change only  
Erase all files  
4.  
Enter SYSGEN and press <ENTER>.  
This starts the current processor sysgen procedure and the  
following message displays:  
* Sysgen program running *  
System ID is: xxxxx  
Do you want to enter a new system id? ’y’ or  
’n’  
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Table 4-5.  
Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
Step  
Action  
System Response  
5.  
Enter N to retain the existing ID or Y to  
enter a new system ID and press  
<ENTER>.  
Do you want to save the accounting file?  
enter 'y' or ’n'  
6.  
7.  
Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>.  
The base configuration and the system configuration  
options are displayed followed by:  
Do you wish to make any changes?  
Enter 'y' or 'n'  
>
Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and  
<ENTER> response causes the change  
menu to display. Each time a change is  
made, the change question is asked until  
an N and <ENTER> is entered, and the  
sysgen program continues.’  
Do you want to discard the changes you just  
made? Enter 'y' or 'n' >  
To discard the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter Y.  
To save the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter N.  
Is continuation of sysgen required? (y or n)  
8.  
Enter Y and <ENTER>.  
Should sysgen read from host or tape?  
'h' or 't'  
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Table 4-5.  
Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
Step  
Action  
System Response  
9.  
For an online sysgen, Enter H (host) and Waiting to read files from host.  
press <ENTER>.  
Request the host operator to vary the  
printing system online.  
You can then submit a job from the host to transmit the  
next-to-last SST file to the printing system. This file contains  
the new sysgen processor, which you must use to build the  
new operating system  
Notes:  
You must use a host utility program to  
advance the SST to the next-to-last file.  
This file, which consists of 128-byte and  
8192-byte fixed-format blocks, must be  
deblocked to 128-block records (without  
adding page numbering or reformatting the  
data) before transmission to the LPS. Refer  
to the appendix for an example of a typical  
host utility program for file transmission.  
If you have a user-created SST for an  
online system, you do not need to advance  
the tape to transfer the first file (which  
contains the new sysgen processor).  
Simply mount the tape and initiate the file  
transfer process at the host.  
System files are listed as they are read in from the host onto  
the system disks.  
End of tape found. Is another tape to be  
sent? ’y’ or ’n’  
Enter N and <ENTER>.  
Vary offline at host. Then enter ’C’  
10.  
Request the host operator to vary the  
When the sysgen completes processing, the following is  
printing system offline, then enter C. (You displayed  
need not press <ENTER>.)  
* Sysgen process successful *  
* Sysgen program off *  
Enter Cmd [’C’ for Menu]>  
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Table 4-5.  
Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
Step  
Action  
System Response  
11.  
Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>.  
The OSS loads onto the system disk.  
The messages window displays:  
CPU Test Complete  
Imaging Devices Present  
Memory test in progress  
Memory test complete  
Loading Start-Up Task  
XEROX DocuPrint 180  
Laser Printing System  
Version Revision  
Disk ID = xxxx  
The date window displays.  
The time window displays.  
12.  
PC UI:  
Enter the month (MM), day (DD), and year  
(YY) in the appropriate boxes of the date  
window (use the <TAB> key to advance  
from box to box) and select the Apply/Close  
header button.  
Enter the hour (HH), minute (MM), and  
second (SS) in the appropriate boxes of the  
time window (use the <TAB> key to  
advance from box to box) and select the  
Apply/Close header button.  
Terminal:  
Enter the date and time. Entry of the  
seconds (ss) is optional.  
mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss  
ARE THE DATE AND TIME CORRECT AS  
DISPLAYED (Y/N)?  
Enter Y or N to indicate whether time and  
date are correct.  
13.  
The system displays:  
**Applying sysgen patches**  
The following patches may be selected by  
PATCH-ID:  
PATCH-ID INVOKES  
-------- -------  
MER001  
Patch to allow Mergenthaler  
fonts only.  
Enter patch ID’s or press ENTER:  
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Table 4-5.  
Steps to perform an online update sysgen  
Step  
Action  
System Response  
14.  
Enter the patch ID’s that are needed for the ***RESUMING SYSGEN PATCHES***  
system and press <ENTER>, OR just press  
<ENTER>.  
** Sysgen patches completed**  
** Deleting sysgen patches**  
* ! Crash/Reboot will occur in 15 seconds ! *  
The system reboots and displays:  
;
Class 1 selected  
OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss  
15.  
Apply any incremental patches. Refer to the "Steps for loading incremental patches" section at the end  
of this chapter.  
This completes online sysgen.  
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Performing a mini sysgen  
Use the following procedure when performing a mini sysgen.  
When to use  
You can use the MINI command to make changes to the logical  
configuration of the system, such as:  
change the configuration options of the current system  
deactivate or reactivate features and configuration options that  
were installed as part of a previous full or update sysgen.  
Note: Make sure the logical configuration (the features specified in  
the configuration options) and the physical configuration (the  
hardware that supports those features) are the same before  
performing a sysgen.  
If you perform a sysgen and some device in the physical  
configuration is missing from the logical configuration, that device  
may be unusable after the sysgen is performed.  
Mini sysgen procedure summary  
Table 4-6 lists the steps used to perform a mini sysgen.  
Step 1.  
Review the configuration options provided in the “Configuration  
menu” section of the “Sysgen configuration options” chapter.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Use the MINI command to display the Configuration Options menu.  
Select or specify your desired options.  
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Table 4-6.  
Steps to perform a mini sysgen  
Step Action  
System response  
:The Boot menu window displays:  
Operating System  
System Disk  
1.  
Press the Boot button.  
Reel to Reel  
QIC  
18/36 Track Tape  
2.  
Select your choice of sysgen media with The command menu displays:  
the mouse.  
COMMANDS Display Commands  
BOOT  
SYSGEN  
Boot the operating system  
Build or update system files  
on disk from tape or host  
Format and initialize disk  
pack  
FORMAT  
HOSTCOPY Copy user files from host to  
disk  
AUTO  
MINI  
ERASE  
Auto Sysgen  
Configuration change only  
Erase all files.  
3.  
4.  
Key in MINI and press <ENTER>.  
The base configuration and the system configuration  
options are displayed followed by:  
Do you wish to make any changes? Enter  
’y’ or ’n’ >  
Enter Y or N and <ENTER>. A Y and  
<ENTER> response causes the change  
menu to display. Each time a change is  
made, the change question is asked until  
an N and <ENTER> is entered, and the  
sysgen program continues.  
Do you want to discard the changes you  
just made? Enter ’y’ or ’n’  
To discard the changes you just made  
and continue sysgen, enter Y.  
To save the changes you just made and  
continue sysgen, enter N.  
Enter N and <ENTER>.  
5.  
Creating file DISPCF.SYS on drive 0.  
* Sysgen program off *  
Enter Cmd (’C’ for Menu)>  
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Table 4-6.  
Steps to perform a mini sysgen (continued)  
Step Action  
System response  
6.  
Key in B (boot) and press <ENTER>.  
The OSS loads onto the system disk.  
The system begins and completes the loading and  
testing process.  
When complete the following displays:  
OS1000 Ready For Commands hh:mm:ss  
8.  
This completes a mini sysgen.  
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Formatting a system disk  
Formatting a system disk is used whenever the following system  
changes occur:  
When to use  
You can use the FORMAT command to format one or more of the  
LPS system disks and to flag any new bad block areas. Disks are  
formatted when:  
A new system is generated from a SST.  
An additional disk is factored into the system.  
A system disk is replaced.  
Read errors or other disk problems have occurred.  
A new version of software is installed that has a new format  
program.  
A patch is installed which explicitly requires that the disk be  
formatted.  
Note: The FORMAT command deletes all files except the MBAIS  
file, performs a sector check, and flags any new bad block areas. The  
ERASE command saves the existing MBAIS and bad block files; no  
new sector check is performed.  
Caution: Contact your site representative before formatting  
system disks  
Caution: When you are installing a new system or a new version of  
software, do not boot from disk. You must boot the sysgen processor  
from the system software tape, so that you use the format program  
contained in the new version of software.  
Disk formatting summary  
The following steps are used to format a disk:  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Step 4.  
Step 5.  
Back up any user files residing on the disk to be formatted.  
Load the sysgen processor into main memory.  
Invoke the FORMAT command.  
Select the disks to be formatted.  
When the format procedure is complete, continue the full sysgen  
process.  
Steps to format a system disk  
Refer to steps 1 through 11 of the full sysgen procedures for the  
format procedures.  
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Erasing a system disk  
You can use the ERASE command to remove all files from the LPS  
system disks. Disks may be erased when:  
A new system is generated from a SST.  
A new version of software must be installed on a disk which has  
first been formatted or erased.  
Note: The ERASE command saves the existing MBAIS and  
bad block files; sector check is not performed. To erase all four  
disks takes less than 1 minute. The FORMAT command deletes  
all files except the MBAIS file, formats the disk, performs a  
sector check, and flags any bad blocks.  
Disk erasing summary  
Use the following steps to erase a disk:  
Step 1.  
Step 2.  
Step 3.  
Step 4.  
Step 5.  
Back up any user files residing on the disk to be erased  
Load the sysgen processor into main memory.  
Invoke the ERASE command.  
Select the disks to be erased.  
When the erase procedure is complete, continue the full sysgen  
process.  
Steps to erase a disk  
Refer to steps 1 through 11 of the full sysgen procedures for the  
format procedures. Instead of entering FORMAT in step 4, enter  
ERASE. The Erase procedure mimics the format procedure with the  
exceptions of “erase” appearing in some places where format had  
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Steps for loading incremental patches  
Table 4-7 lists the steps used for loading incremental patches.  
Table 4-7. Steps for loading incremental patches  
Step  
1.  
Action  
System response  
Load the incremental tape on the  
selected peripheral device. The system  
should be at logon level 3 or higher.  
OS1000 Ready for Commands hh:mm:ss  
2.  
3.  
Enter COP TAP ALL and press  
<ENTER>  
Creating or replacing of files takes place followed by:  
**_end of tape read  
OS1000 Ready for Commands hh:mm:ss  
The patches are applied, and the system displays:  
PCH (patch name)  
Enter @xxxx and press <ENTER>  
** Processing the file . . .**  
*** START of (version) SST Incremental  
Patches ****  
**** END of (version) SST Incremental  
Patches********  
DID THE PATCHES APPLY WITHOUT ANY ERRORS? (Y/N)  
4.  
Enter Y or N. Answering Y indicates that The system deletes the files applied by the incremental tape  
the patches were loaded successfully. and displays:  
If you answer N, you may need to  
complete the procedure again.  
SYSTEM WILL ROLLOVER IN 1 SEC  
The system initializes and displays:  
OS1000 - Ready for Commands hh:mm:ss  
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A. ASample JCL for transmission  
of system software tapes  
You must use a host utility program to advance the system software  
tape (SST) to the beginning of the next-to-last and last files. These  
files, which consist of 128-byte and 8192-byte blocks, must be  
deblocked to 128 byte records before transmission to the Xerox  
printing system.  
The following is a sample JCL using the IEBGENER host utility to  
send the concatenated files to a Xerox laser printing system. In the  
example, 01E is the device address of the printer. For illustration  
purposes, the tape to be transmitted contains 421 individual system  
files. Appended to these 421 files is a dummy ENDFIL file, a file  
containing the sysgen processor program, and a concatenated file  
containing the preceding 423 files. The first parameter after LABEL=  
is the file number of the file to be transmitted (in this case, file number  
424).  
Table A-1. Sample JCL using the IEBGENER  
//LOADXERX  
//SYSPRINT  
SYSIN  
EXEC  
DD  
PGM=IEBGENER,REGION=80K  
SYSOUT=A  
DD  
DUMMY  
SYSUT2  
DD  
UNIT=O1E,DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=128.BLKSIZE=128)  
SYSUT1  
DD  
UNIT=TAPE,DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=128,BLKSIZE=8192),  
DSN=XEROX,  
DISP=OLD,LABEL=(424,NL,EXPDT=98000),VOL=SER=XEROXO  
Note: Some host operating systems may require that an FCB and  
UCSB be transmitted with the job. These are accepted but ignored.  
The program (for example, IEBGENER) that transmits files to the  
Xerox printer does not add page numbers or reformat the data. No  
additional records may be added between the files.  
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SAMPLE JCL FOR TRANSMISSION OF SYSTEM SOFTWARE TAPES  
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A3  
A4  
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.  
algorithm  
alignment  
Computational procedure that can be repeated any number of times.  
Positioning of an image on a page for printing.  
alphanumeric  
Set of characters including the letters A through Z, numerals 0  
through 9, and all printable special symbols.  
AIM  
Ancillary IOT message processor. System task that initializes the  
client layer between the printer and the system controller. It also  
displays the Fault, Hint, and information messages.  
ASCII  
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Standard 7-bit  
code that represents alphanumeric information. Each alphanumeric  
character and several nonprinting characters are assigned a binary  
number, covering 128 possible characters. It is used for information  
interchange among data processing systems, data communication  
systems, and associated equipment.  
application  
Use to which a computer program or system is put, for example,  
sorting employee records.  
applications software  
Host- or LPS-resident software that directs the computer to perform  
specific tasks or functions as opposed to the software used to  
operate the computer. Common business applications include  
payroll, accounting, and inventory.  
ascender  
Portion of alphabetic character that rises above the body of the  
character (its x-height portion). See also descender; x height.  
asynchronous  
Transmission in data communications controlled by start and stop  
elements at the beginning and end of each character. Thus, time  
intervals between transmitted characters may be unequal in length.  
audit log  
Captures the sheet delivery information for every page in an audited  
report, certain details about each sheet, the planned and actual  
report control totals, and waste management.  
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auxiliary menu  
Menu that contains options not displayed in a window. The symbol  
for an auxiliary menu is a box containing three horizontal lines.  
B4  
Paper size measuring 250 by 353 mm.  
background job  
Low-priority job, usually batched, that is executed automatically as  
system resources become available.  
backup file  
band  
File copied to a storage medium for safekeeping in case the original  
is damaged or lost.  
Rectangular area in printer memory into which an image sent to the  
printer from a computer is divided.  
batch processing  
baud  
Allows for repetitive operations to be performed sequentially on  
batched data without much involvement of the computer operator.  
Measurement of data rate in bits per second. This term is used to  
describe information flow between two devices. Unit of data  
transmitting and receiving speed is roughly equal to a single bit per  
second. Common baud rates are 110, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, and  
9600.  
binary  
Numbering system based on 2 that uses only the symbols 0 and 1.  
Binary is used in computers and related devices since information  
can be represented with electric pulses (0=off, 1=on). Most computer  
calculations are binary.  
binary digit (bit)  
In the binary numbering system, either of the characters 0 or 1. The  
“bit” is the base unit of information used by computers. It can take the  
form of a magnetized spot, an electric pulse, or a positive or negative  
charge. A sequentially stored set of bits represents a character on a  
computer.  
Multipliers are:  
1 or 0 byte = 8,192 bits  
kilobyte (KB) or 1,024 bytes = 8,388,608 bits.  
Computer space equivalents are:  
1.5 KB = about 1 single-spaced typed page  
30 KB = about 20 typed pages  
150 KB = about 100 typed pages  
binary synchronous transmission  
Data transmission in which synchronization of characters is  
controlled by timing signals generated at the sending and receiving  
stations.  
bit  
Abbreviation for binary digit, the smallest unit of information  
recognized by a computer. See also binary digit.  
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bit map  
Visual representation of graphic images in which a bit defines a  
picture element (pixel); for example, if a bit is 1, the corresponding  
pixel is printed.  
bit mapped  
blocking  
Display image generated bit by bit for each point or dot. A software-  
driven scanner is used to create characters or graphics.  
Process of combining two or more records into a single block of data  
which can then be moved, operated upon, or stored, as a single unit  
by the computer.  
block length  
Number of characters or bytes contained in a block of data (the block  
is treated as a unit within the computer). Block length is usually  
invariable within a system and may be specified in units such as  
records, words, computer words, or characters.  
boot  
To load the initial instructions of a program into computer memory;  
these instructions then direct the loading of the rest of the program.  
Booting may require entry of a few commands at the keyboard or the  
flip of a switch to begin the process.  
bps  
bits per second. In serial communication, the instantaneous bit speed  
with which a device or channel transmits a character.  
BSC  
binary synchronous communication. 1. Communication using binary  
synchronous line discipline. 2. Uniform procedure using a  
standardized set of control characters and control character  
sequences for synchronous transmission of binary-coded data  
between stations.  
buffer  
Compartment of memory in which this data is stored during transfer  
from one device to another. This is useful for accumulating data into  
blocks before storage or processing and for adjusting differences of  
speed between devices, or between a device and a communicating  
facility.  
Bypass Transport  
byte  
Optional module that moves paper from the last stacker bin to a  
finishing device.  
Fixed number of bits (in data processing, usually 8) operated upon as  
a unit. A byte may represent a character, a machine instruction, or  
some other logical unit of information.  
carriage return  
channel  
Control character that causes the printing system to start printing at  
the left margin of the current line unless set to be interpreted as a line  
end.  
1. In data communications, a path or line that enables two or more  
devices to communicate (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.  
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character  
Single printable letter (A-Z), numeral (0-9), symbol (& % #), or  
punctuation mark (, . ! ?) used to represent data. Characters can also  
be nonprinting, such as space, tab, or carriage return.  
character cell  
character code  
Digitized space containing a single character within a font set.  
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.  
character set  
client layer  
Number of different characters used by a particular device, including  
alphabetic, numeric, and special characters such as symbols.  
The software interface used by the AIM task and the Output task to  
communicate with the printer, allowing printing commands and fault  
and status information to be exchanged.  
clocking  
cluster  
A method of synchronizing the sending and receiving of data  
communications devices. Clocking allows synchronous transmission  
at high speeds.  
Group of paper feeder trays, usually containing the same size and  
type of paper (stock). Each cluster has a name, consisting of one to  
six alphanumeric characters. See also stock; stockset.  
CME  
code  
copy modification entry. Entry modifying the output printing  
characteristics of a report on a copy-to-copy basis.  
1. Set of symbols representing data or instructions to a computer. 2.  
To write a list of instructions (software) to cause the product/system  
to perform specified operations.  
code conversion  
collate  
Translation of one type of character or symbol code to another.  
To arrange or assemble into ordered sets.  
column  
Vertical arrangement of characters.  
command  
User instruction to a computer, using the system controller keyboard  
or the PC UI. Commands are words, mnemonics, or characters that  
cause a computer to perform predefined operations. Coded  
instruction to a computer or computer-based system.  
command language  
comment  
Set of commands that can be used for a system, such as how the  
system can be instructed to perform a task.  
Explanations written with program instructions. They are ignored by  
the computer.  
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communication line  
communication link  
Telecommunication line connecting devices at one location with  
devices at other locations in order to transmit and receive  
information.  
Physical means, such as data link, connecting one location to  
another to transmit and receive information.  
communications  
compatibility  
Ability of two devices to transmit information to each other.  
Characteristic of computer equipment permitting one device to use  
the same information or programs as another device without  
conversion or code modification.  
compiler  
computer  
Software that translates instructions written in high-level language  
into machine language for execution by a system.  
Functional unit capable of performing substantial computations,  
including numerous arithmetic or logic operations without human  
intervention during a run.  
computer language  
computer system  
Computer-oriented language consisting solely of computer  
instructions. See also machine language.  
Central processing unit (CPU) with main storage, input/output  
channels and devices, control units, and external storage devices  
connected to it.  
concatenate  
console  
To connect or link in a series, as when files are grouped together for  
faster processing. See also job concatenation mode.  
Functional unit containing devices used by an operator to  
communicate with an operating system. It may consist of a display,  
keyboard, and certain switches or other controls.  
consumable supplies  
continuous printing  
control program  
Supplies such as paper and dry ink that are depleted (used up)  
during the course of normal printer operation.  
Refers to Interpress job integrity under any of the following  
conditions: excessive graphics, forms, or font use problems.  
Program that supports the operating system by monitoring the flow of  
jobs, tasks, processing, and so on, within the system; for example, a  
data communication program.  
coordinate  
copy  
Point on the x and y axis that determines a grid position.  
To duplicate data in a new location or on an additional storage  
medium, for example, to copy files from disk to tape.  
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copy-sensitive  
Term used to indicate jobs in which multiple copies of a report will  
contain different data, as with paychecks and banking statements.  
cpi  
characters per inch. Designates the number of characters per inch  
for a particular typeface. See also pitch.  
CPU  
central processing unit. Interprets and executes instructions,  
performs all operations and calculations, and controls input and  
output units and auxiliary attachments.  
data  
1. In general, facts, numbers, letters, symbols, and so on, which can  
be processed or produced by a computer. 2. In data processing, the  
source data or raw data entered for processing, as opposed to the  
results obtained by processing.  
database  
Information to meet specific processing and retrieval needs.  
Generally applies to integrated file of data, arranged for access by  
many subsystems.  
data communications  
data file  
Transmission and reception of encoded information over  
telecommunication lines.  
Collection of related data records organized in a specific manner so  
that each record is similarly structured, for example, a payroll file set  
up with one record for each employee, last name first, indicating the  
rate of pay and all deductions.  
data processing  
Operations carried out on data by means of algorithms and programs  
to produce information or a specific result. The rearrangement of  
data into a suitable form for further use.  
data rate  
data storage  
In data communications, the rate at which a channel carries data,  
measured in bits per second (bps).  
Preservation of data on various media, for example, tape, disks,  
magnetic bubble memory, and so on.  
data transmission  
Transmission of coded data over telephone or other  
telecommunication lines.  
debug  
To detect and correct errors in a program.  
decompose  
To break down into component parts, such as when Interpress  
breaks down a Font Interchange Standard (FIS) master to compile  
font information.  
default  
Value assigned to a field by the system. Default fields may be used  
for such items as document formats, menu selections, input fields,  
font selection, and paper or image size. The default value of a field  
may be changed.  
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descender  
Portion of alphabetic character that extends below the baseline. See  
also ascender, x height.  
desktop  
device  
Basic display screen of the PC UI.  
Any piece of hardware other than the central processing unit (CPU).  
digitize  
To express or represent data in digital (binary) form so that it can be  
processed electronically.  
disk drive  
display  
Device that can read or write magnetic media.  
Viewing device (monitor) that visually communicates system  
warnings, status, and error messages and reflects operator  
interaction with the system on a display.  
DJDE  
Dynamic Job Descriptor Entry. Command within an input data stream  
used to modify the printing environment dynamically.  
document  
1. Data medium and the data recorded on it, usually permanent,  
which can be read by you or a computer. 2. Collection of information  
pertaining to a specific subject or related subjects.  
dot  
Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch, for example,  
300 dots per inch (dpi). It may also be referred to as a picture element  
(pixel) or spot.  
download  
dry ink  
To copy files using communication lines from the host onto LPS  
system disks.  
Minute dry particles of resin and carbon black used to create images.  
Dry ink can accept an electrical charge.  
duplex printing  
EBCDIC  
Printing on both sides (front and back) of a page. See also simplex  
printing.  
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code. Coded  
character set consisting of 8-bit coded characters. It can  
accommodate 256 characters.  
edgemarking  
Use of graphic objects, usually lines or boxes, that bleed off the edge  
of the physical page. See also physical page.  
electronic publishing  
Integrated production of documents on demand, using digitally  
stored documents, computerized composition, and electronic  
printing systems.  
elite  
Smallest size standard typewriter type: 12 characters per horizontal  
inch. See also pica.  
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embedded blanks  
extended metrics  
Blank spaces within a command line.  
Measurements used in Interpress to alter the size of fonts, allowing  
more precision with character escapement. Used for rendered  
characters.  
FCB  
FDL  
field  
forms control buffer. Buffer for controlling the vertical format of  
printed output.  
forms description language. LPS-resident source language used for  
designing electronic forms. See also FSL; form.  
1. Part of a record that serves a similar function in all records of that  
group, such as name and address field. 2. Area or setting of practical  
activity or application.  
file  
Set of records or text that can be stored and retrieved. An organized,  
named collection of records treated as a unit. For offline, it is the data  
between the two tape marks. For online, it is the data between  
banner pages.  
file protection  
To prevent the contents on a disk or tape from being erased or written  
over by disabling the write head of a unit.  
firmware  
FIS  
Permanent programs stored in read-only memory (ROM).  
Font Interchange Standard. Standard that defines the digital  
representation of fonts and character metrics for the generation of an  
entire series of Interpress fonts.  
fixed font  
Font containing characters with fixed spacing. See also proportional  
font.  
fixed pitch  
Font set in which every character cell has the same width. In  
reference to character sets, this term describes typefaces in which all  
character cells are of equal width. Monospaced as opposed to  
proportional spaced.  
fixed spacing  
floating accent  
font  
Arrangement of characters on a line so that all characters occupy the  
same amount of horizontal space.  
Nonspacing accent characters that can be combined with characters  
and printed as a composite.  
Set of images, usually characters and symbols, having common  
characteristics such as style, width, height, and weight.  
form  
1. Compiled forms source library (.FSL) file. 2. Printed or typed  
document with blank spaces for inserting information. Specific  
arrangement of lines, text, and graphics stored in a computer under  
an identifying name. Page of data that, when preceded by proper  
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commands, is stored on the system disk as a permanent file. It may  
be merged with variable data by a form start command. See also  
FDL; FSL.  
format  
1. Layout of a document, including margins, page length, line  
spacing, typeface, and so on. 2. In data storage, the way the surface  
of a disk is organized to store data. 3. To prepare the surface of a disk  
for acceptance of data.  
form feed  
FSL  
Keyboard or printer control character that causes the printer to skip  
the top of the next page.  
forms source library. Uncompiled collection of user-created files  
containing FDL commands. Refer to FDL; form.  
function keys  
Keyboard keys that produce no character but initiate a particular  
machine function, such as delete.  
fuse  
GCR  
To affix dry ink to paper by heat or pressure or a combination of both.  
group code recording mode. Refers to the specific density of data  
(such as 6250 bpi) as it is recorded on tape, which is measured in bits  
per inch (bpi).  
graphics  
grid  
Use of lines and figures to display data, as opposed to using text.  
Imaginary pattern of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines on a  
page.  
grid unit  
Smallest rectangle enclosed by horizontal and vertical lines on a grid.  
The size of a grid unit is expressed as the length of one side of a  
rectangle.  
halftone screen  
A tool used in offset printing, typesetting, and laser printing to convert  
a continuous tone (such as photographic) image to dots, which  
allows the image to be rendered accurately in these printing  
processes.  
hardcopy  
Machine output in permanent form, such as printed reports, listings,  
and so on. Output in a permanent form (usually on paper or paper  
tape) rather than in temporary form, as on a display. Contains  
readable printed copy of machine (for example, computer) output.  
hard values  
hardware  
Nonoptimal adjustment of particular FIS fonts in terms of point size  
and orientation.  
Physical components, such as mechanical, magnetic, and electronic  
elements of a system, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules,  
and associated documentation. Hardware is operated by software  
and firmware.  
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HCF  
HCS  
high-capacity feeder. 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 DP180 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. In the LPS, the high-capacity stacker bins  
are located in the top half of the feeder/stacker modules.  
hexadecimal  
hierarchy  
Numbering system with a base of 16. In this system, 10 through 15  
are represented by A through F, respectively.  
Relative priority assigned to arithmetic or logical operations that must  
be performed.  
high-level language  
Language consisting of words and symbols that are close to normal  
English and, therefore, readily understandable by the user. High-  
level languages are oriented to problems or commercial procedures  
and are the source languages for most programs.  
host  
Computer accessed by users which serves as a source of high-  
speed data processing for workstations with less computer power.  
See also mainframe.  
host interface  
icon  
Connection between network and host computer.  
Symbol appearing on the PC UI or printer control console that can be  
opened to display a window or screen options.  
id  
identifier. Character used to identify or name data and possibly to  
indicate certain properties of that data.  
image area  
Area on a physical page that may contain text or graphics.  
information processing  
Generic term encompassing both word and data processing, used to  
describe the entire scope of operations performed by a computer.  
initialize  
1. To prepare the magnetic surface of a blank diskette so that it can  
accept data. 2. To set all information in a computer system to its  
starting values (usually the first step is accomplished when a  
program is booted).  
input  
input/output  
input processing  
insert  
Data or text introduced into a computer-based system.  
General term encompassing the flow of data into and out of a system.  
Formatting control for the pages of a report.  
To add text or graphics to a document.  
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interface  
Device by which two systems connect and communicate with each  
other.  
interpolation  
Series of logical rules implemented in the printer to convert a 300 spi  
input video stream to a 600 spi output video stream. Interpolation is  
functionally analogous to bit doubling (2x scaling), except the logical  
rules result in superior output.  
IPL  
initial program load. For the optional open-reel tape drive, the internal  
initialization sequence whereby certain functions are loaded into  
random access memory (RAM).  
JDE  
JDL  
job descriptor entry. Collection of job descriptions. See also job; JSL.  
job descriptor library. Collection of compiled job descriptions. See  
also JSL.  
job  
1. Set of instructions (JDEs) defining a unit of work for the system. 2.  
In setting a separation boundary through the Bin Full Criteria task, job  
refers to everything printed as the result of a single start command.  
See also JDE.  
job concatenation mode  
In HIP, a mode in which multiple print jobs are processed as reports  
in one print job. See also concatenate.  
job control  
job management  
JSL  
Program called into storage to prepare each job or job step to be run.  
Collective functions of job scheduling and command processing.  
job source library. Collection of uncompiled job descriptions. See  
also job; JDE; and JDL.  
keyboard  
Group of alphabetic, numeric, and/or function keys used to enter  
information into a system.  
keyword  
label  
Required part of a command. See also operator command.  
1. In data storage, a reference to a file saved on tape or disk, a record  
indicating the file name or date created, or other control information.  
2. In programming, a name assigned to a particular instruction or  
portion of a program as a locational reference (the computer  
translates the label into an address).  
landscape page orientation  
language  
Orientation of print lines or top of an illustration parallel to the long  
edge of the paper if the sheet is within the standard size range.  
(Sheets larger than standard have the reverse print orientation.)  
Defined set of characters and symbols combined together by specific  
rules. See also high-level language; low-level language.  
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laser printing  
latent image  
leading  
Technology that uses a laser to transfer character forms to a page by  
direct or indirect means.  
Static charge present on the photoconductor before contact with dry  
ink particles.  
1. Vertical distance between lines (also called line space), measured  
from a baseline of one line to the baseline of the next. 2. Extra  
spacing between lines of type. 3. In typography, spacing between  
lines and paragraphs.  
LED  
LEF  
light emitting diode. Solid substance that glows when a current is  
passed through it. Often used for indicator lights on disk drives or  
modems, as well as for displays on other electronic equipment.  
long-edge feed. The movement of paper through the printer in the  
direction of the paper length (the longer side of a sheet of paper).  
legal size  
letter size  
library  
Sheet the standard size of legal briefs, 8.5 by 14 inches.  
Paper sized 8.5 by 11 inches/216 by 279 mm.  
In data storage, a collection of related files or programs.  
One horizontal flow of characters.  
line  
line feed  
Control character that, unless set to be interpreted as a line end,  
causes the printing system to begin printing in the current character  
position of the next line.  
line tables  
listing  
Internal data structures providing a record in memory of lines to be  
drawn on a page.  
Printout or display of the statements in a program, usually used as a  
convenience in examining or editing programs.  
literal  
Alphanumeric beginning with a letter, optionally including an asterisk,  
period, colon, or slash, and not enclosed in single quotes.  
load  
location  
log  
To enter data into storage or working registers.  
Place in which data can be stored.  
Collection of messages or message segments placed on an auxiliary  
storage device for accounting or data collection purposes.  
logical page  
In the Xerox printing systems environment, a formatted page that is  
smaller than the physical page. A logical page is defined by an origin,  
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thus allowing more than one logical page to be placed on a physical  
page.  
logo  
Small illustration or design, usually simple, typically used to identify  
a company.  
log off  
log on  
Procedure by which a user ends a session.  
Procedure by which a user begins a session between an application  
program and a logical unit.  
magnetic media  
Term for all storage devices, such as disks, diskettes, and tape, on  
which data is stored in the form of magnetized spots on surface of the  
media.  
magnetic storage  
magnetic tape  
Use of magnetic media to store data, programs, and so on.  
Flexible plastic tape, with one side offering a magnetic surface  
suitable for storing computer data in the form of magnetized spots.  
Magnetic tape is often used for long-term storage since it can  
accommodate large volumes of information.  
mainframe  
Central processing unit (CPU) and memory of a large computer.  
More often used to denote any large computer of the type that might  
be used to control a group of smaller computers, terminals, or other  
devices. See also host.  
margins  
mask  
White space on each side of printed text.  
1. Selection of bits from a storage unit by using an instruction that  
eliminates the other bits in the unit. 2. In accessing files, a file name  
mask is used to reference one or more files with similar file-id  
(identifier) syntax. 3. In Interpress, a mask serves as a template,  
indicating the shape and position of an object on a page.  
MB  
megabyte. Unit of one million bytes.  
media  
Vehicles or devices by which information is stored or transmitted.  
Classifications include source, input, and output.  
medium  
memory  
Object or material on which data is stored, for example, magnetic  
tape or floppy disk.  
Space in a device where information is kept, or the ability of a device  
to keep information until needed.  
menu  
List of available functions, commands, and options.  
message  
Unit of information transmitted by one facility to another in a form that  
the receiving facility can understand and act upon. The standard  
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message format consists of a header (containing identifying and  
control information), followed by the actual message content,  
followed by a trailer (indicating that the message is completed).  
metacode  
Same as “native mode.” The method of speaking to and controlling  
the image generator. These controls are used by the character  
dispatcher to generate scan line information. This information is sent  
in the form of character specifications to the image generator, which  
uses it to compose the bit stream that modulates the laser.  
MHz  
megahertz. 1. Unit of cycling speed (one million cycles per second)  
for an electromagnetic wave (in particular, a radio wave). 2. Sending  
and receiving stations of a radio wave transmission must be tuned in  
to the same unit of megahertz.  
mode  
Manner in which an activity or process is carried out.  
modem  
Device that converts digital information into an analog signal suitable  
for sending over analog telecommunication lines. Also converts an  
analog signal from telecommunication lines into digital information.  
module  
mouse  
Cohesive unit within a program. It is consistent in its level and  
identifiable in terms of loading or with other units.  
Electronic device used with the PC UI to select options and enter  
data.  
mouse pad  
mouse tray  
network  
Base that provides friction and direction information to the electronic  
mouse.  
Optional extension module attached to the system controller to  
accommodate the mouse pad and provide ample working space.  
1. System of geographically separate computers, linked to one  
another over transmission lines. 2. Communication lines connecting  
a computer to its remote terminals.  
nonimpact printer  
Printer that forms characters without any strikes of a key or element  
against the paper.  
object file  
offline  
Source file converted into machine language (binary code).  
Devices not under the active control of a central processing unit. For  
example, a computer makes output to a magnetic tape. The tape is  
then used by an offline printing system to produce printed data.  
Offline operations are much slower than online operations. See also  
online.  
offset  
To place pages currently being printed in slightly different positions  
from previous pages.  
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offset printing  
online  
Widely-used method of commercial and corporate printing, where ink  
is picked up by a metal or paper plate, passed to an offset drum, and  
then passed to the paper.  
Devices under the direct control of a central processing unit, for  
example a printing system in interactive communication with a  
mainframe. See also offline.  
operating system  
Basic host- or LPS-resident controlling program that governs the  
operations of a computer, such as job entry, input/output, and data  
management. The operating system is always running when the  
computer is active. Unlike other types of programs, it does not run to  
an end point and stop. The operating system of a Xerox LPS is  
referred to as the operating system software (OSS).  
operation  
operator area  
Well-defined action that, when applied to any permissible  
combination of known entities, produces a new entity.  
The 24-inch exclusive clearance that must be available directly in  
front of each component of an LPS for operator activities.  
operator command  
Statement to control a program, issued through a console device, PC  
UI, or terminal, causing a control program to provide requested  
information, alter normal operations, initiate new operations, or  
terminate existing operations.  
orientation  
1. In reference to image area, orientation describes whether the  
printed lines are parallel to the long edge of the paper or the short  
edge of the paper. 2. Choice of printing portrait (vertically) or  
landscape (horizontally).  
origin  
In reference to image area, this is the upper left corner of a sheet.  
output  
1. Material produced by a peripheral device of a computer, such as a  
printout or a magnetic tape. 2. Result of completed operations.  
overprinting  
Printing more than one character at the same position.  
overprint lines  
Print lines whose carriage control specifies printing with no line  
spacing after the last printed line.  
overprint ratio  
Maximum number of variable data and form characters that may be  
intersected by a single scan line.  
override  
overstrike  
page  
To take precedence or priority over, to overrule.  
To print characters over each other.  
1. In computer programming, a block of instruction, data, or both that  
can be located in main or auxiliary storage. 2. In word processing, a  
defined section of a document.  
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page orientation  
parameter  
pass-through job  
password  
Direction in which data is printed on a report. See also landscape  
page orientation; portrait page orientation.  
Part of a command, other than the keyword. See also keyword;  
operator command.  
On systems with XPAF, a job that is sent directly from a host to a  
Xerox printer using XPAF, without undergoing XPAF processing.  
Unique word or set of characters that an operator or user must supply  
to log on to a system.  
patch  
In programming, to modify a portion of the program at the machine  
language level, as opposed to modifying at the source program level.  
PC UI  
PC user interface. The PC hardware and Xerox-supplied software  
which allows the operator to control the LPS by means of a mouse,  
windows, and icons. See also object mode; TEM.  
PDL  
print description language. Language used to describe printing jobs  
to an LPS. PDL describes the input (type, format, characteristics),  
performs the processing functions (logical processing), and  
describes the output (type, format, font selection, accounting  
options).  
physical page  
pitch  
Sheet of paper on which printing is done. See also edgemarking.  
1. Horizontal character spacing; 10-pitch (10 characters per inch)  
spacing is called pica, and 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 DocuPrint 180 LPS  
supports two pitch modes: 7 pitch when paper 9 inches/229 mm long  
or less is used to print a job, and 3 pitch when paper 9 to 17 inches/  
229 to 432 mm long is used to print a job.  
pixel  
Acronym for picture element. Smallest addressable point of a bit-  
mapped screen that can be independently assigned color and  
intensity. Pixels are definable locations on a display used to form  
images. For graphic displays, more pixels generally provide higher  
resolution. Spots, dots, and pixels are used interchangeably.  
point  
point size  
Unit of measurement equal to 0.0139 inch. Points are always used to  
express type size and leading. There are 12 points to a pica and  
about 72 points to every inch. See also pica.  
Height of character set from the top of its ascenders to the bottom of  
its descenders in units (points). Point size does not always include  
leading.  
portrait page orientation  
Orientation of print lines or the top of an illustration parallel to the  
short edge of the paper if the sheet is within the standard size range.  
Sheets larger than standard have the reverse print orientation.  
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printer  
Output device that produces hardcopy printouts. Also referred to as  
the IOT.  
print file  
Position of the system disk memory (up to 4 MB) received for  
temporary storage of formatted pages for printing. Pages are  
retained until they are delivered to the output tray.  
printout  
process  
program  
Informal expression referring to almost anything printed by a  
computer peripheral device.  
1. To perform a systematic sequence of operations, such as add,  
edit, delete. 2. To produce a specific result by manipulating data.  
Complete set of instructions in language compatible with the device  
to be used. A program directs a system to perform each operation at  
the right time in the proper sequence.  
programmer  
prompt  
Person involved in designing, writing, and testing computer  
programs.  
Message or symbol displayed on a system console requiring the  
operator to take action.  
proportional font  
Font containing characters that vary in width. See also fixed font.  
proportional spacing  
Text in which each alphanumeric character is given a weighted  
amount of space. Such output has print-like appearance.  
Proportional spacing allows more space for wide characters and less  
space for narrow characters  
proportional type  
protocol  
Characters that vary in width.  
Formal set of conventions governing the format of data and the  
control of information exchange between two communication  
devices.  
purge  
queue  
RAM  
To delete data from a system.  
List of documents waiting to be processed.  
random access memory. Storage that allows data, such as  
documents, to be stored and retrieved directly by address location  
without reading through any other data.  
raster data  
Binary data, usually consisting of dots arranged in scan lines,  
according to the print order.  
rasterization  
Creation of a page’s bit map image for printing.  
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read/write head  
Input/output device that reads and writes data in the form of magnetic  
dots on the surface of an external storage medium, such as a  
magnetic disk.  
record  
Collection of data or words treated as a unit.  
recovery  
Act of overcoming a problem or error during processing. Typically, a  
specialized software recovery routine gains control and attempts to  
resolve the error without crashing the system.  
remote access  
replace  
Access to a central computer by terminals or devices geographically  
separated from that computer.  
Process of exchanging one portion of text for another. This process  
encompasses two functions: deleting old text and inserting new.  
report  
In setting a separation boundary through the Bin Full Criteria task,  
report refers to a subset of a job (a job may consist of one or more  
reports).  
resolution  
ROM  
Number of dots per unit. The LPS imaging system converts a  
character from digitized data into a printed image composed of these  
tiny dots. The greater the number of dots per inch, that is, the  
resolution, the clearer the image that is produced.  
read-only memory. Solid-state memory for programs. It cannot be  
rewritten.  
save  
scale  
scroll  
To store programs, data, or text for retrieval at a later time.  
To adjust font or image size according to given proportions.  
Manipulation of a display to bring upper or lower portions of a  
document page into view when no space is available for the entire  
document at once.  
scroll bar  
SCSI  
Part of a window that allows you to view information extending  
beyond the window display.  
small computer system interface. Accepted standard for connecting  
peripheral devices to computers.  
secondary storage  
security  
Form of storage external to a system, such as magnetic tapes or  
floppy disks.  
1. Procedure for limiting access to the system resources, programs,  
or files, to authorized personnel. 2. Protecting programs and files  
from unintentional or undesired modification.  
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short-edge feed. The movement of paper through the printer in the  
direction of the paper width (the shorter side of a sheet of paper). For  
the DocuPrint 180 LPS, short-edge feed allows larger sizes of paper  
(up to 11 by 17 inches/279 by 432 mm) to be printed.  
sequential  
In numeric sequence, usually in ascending order. As applied to a file  
organization, describes files in which records are written one after  
another and cannot be randomly accessed. For example, the first 99  
records in a sequential file-access file have to be read before the  
100th record is accessible.  
set  
In setting a separation boundary through the Bin Full Criteria task, set  
refers to multiple copies of the same report.  
simplex printing  
software  
Printing on one side of the page. See also duplex printing.  
Programs, including operating systems, procedures, utilities, and  
applications programs, written for a system. Software can be  
supplied by the hardware manufacturer or other firms but does not  
include programs written by the user.  
sort  
To rearrange data records according to a particular item (field) which  
they all contain, using a predetermined ordering scheme.  
source  
Terminal node at which data enters a network. For example, a  
computer transmitting data through telecommunication lines to  
several other computers or receiving terminals.  
source file  
File containing source language statements or commands.  
source language  
Language, high-level or low-level, used by a programmer. A source  
language must be converted by a compiler to machine language for  
the instructions to be executed.  
source program  
space  
Program written in source language  
Blank area between words, recognized as a character by word and  
data processing systems.  
special processing  
spooling  
Commands allowing the user to process special reports, such as  
printing certain records, or printing on special paper.  
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.  
spot  
Unit of measurement representing a fraction of an inch, for example,  
300 spots per inch (spi). May also be referred to as a picture element  
(pixel) or dot.  
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statement  
Detailed written instructions in a program step. A statement is written  
according to specific rules called syntax.  
static data  
stock  
Information usually found on preprinted forms or overlays.  
User-defined name in the JSL that specifies a certain type of paper  
for printing a job. See also cluster.  
stockset  
storage  
Collection of stocks to be used on a print job. See also stock; cluster.  
Retention of information. Primary storage refers to internal storage  
where data and program instructions pertinent to current operations/  
jobs are held. Auxiliary storage refers to external media, such as  
disks or tapes, for use at a later time.  
string  
symbol  
Connected sequence of alphanumeric characters treated as one unit  
of data by a program.  
Character used in a computer language to specify a particular  
function.  
synchronous  
syntax  
Efficient encoding of data suitable for high-speed, block-oriented  
data transmission by using equal time elements.  
Rules governing the structure of expressions in a programming  
language.  
syntax error  
system  
System response to a mistake in a command entry.  
1. In data processing, a collection of parts and procedures organized  
to accomplish a set of specific functions. 2. Assembly of components  
united by some form of regulated interaction to form an organized  
whole. 3. Operations or procedures through which a business activity  
is accomplished.  
system controller  
Part of the LPS that provides interfacing capability, data handling,  
formatting, buffering, and operator control for the system. Also  
referred to as the “ESS”.  
system disk  
system file  
Magnetic disk storage medium, usually of large capacity, that is not  
removable as opposed to floppy disk or disk packs.  
Master software program that keeps all components working  
together.  
system generation  
Process whereby the system is made ready to operate. Typically  
involves selecting the operative parameters and activating the  
relevant software.  
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system page  
Maximum area in which text and graphics can be imaged on a  
printing system.  
system software  
Software programs that support and/or control system functions by  
governing hardware operation and input/output processes,  
interpreting source programs and breaking them down into machine  
language, distributing tasks among various processors, and so on.  
tab  
To move the cursor on a display or printer to a prespecified column  
on the display or paper, most often by using the <TAB> key on a  
keyboard.  
tape  
Recording media for data or computer programs. Tape can be in  
permanent form, such as perforated paper tape. Generally, tape is  
used as a mass storage medium in magnetic form and has a far  
higher storage capacity than disk storage, but it takes longer to write  
or recover data from tape than from disk.  
tape density  
The number of characters that can be stored on magnetic media,  
such as how close together data can be recorded. The Xerox LPS  
may use either 1600 bpi or 6250 bpi density magnetic media.  
tape drive  
task  
Input/output device that controls the movement of magnetic storage  
tape past the read/write head while data is accessed or stored.  
1. Any major job performed by a computer. 2. One of several  
programs being executed by a system.  
telecommunications  
teleprocessing  
Voice or data communications transmitted and received through  
telephone lines.  
Sending and receiving data through telecommunication lines for  
processing among various remote terminals and the central  
processing unit (CPU).  
TEM  
terminal emulation mode. The processing method of the PC UI which  
features a character display and the operator’s use of the keyboard.  
The mouse, windows, and icons are inactive in this mode. The PC UI  
operates in either the TEM mode or in the object mode. See also  
object mode.  
terminal  
testing  
Device equipped with a keyboard and connected to a computer or a  
network  
1. Process of running a program for the express purpose of  
discovering any errors it may contain. 2. For computer-oriented  
systems, the process of verifying a system’s ability to meet  
performance objectives in a simulated environment or validating its  
actual performance in a live environment.  
text  
In communications, the content portion of a transmitted message.  
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text string  
Consecutive series of characters to be printed exactly as specified in  
a command.  
throughput  
In data processing systems, the amount of data that can be  
processed, transmitted, printed, and so on, per a specified unit of  
time.  
toggle  
To switch (alternate) from one tray to another. The system switches  
from an active feeder or stacker tray to an inactive one to allow  
continuous printing when the proper commands are invoked.  
trailer  
transaction processing  
translation  
In data communications, the last portion of a message that signals  
the end.  
Method of data processing in which files are updated and results are  
generated immediately after data entry.  
1. In data communications, the conversion of one code to another on  
a character-by-character basis. 2. In programming, the function of a  
language processor which converts a source program from one  
programming language to another.  
transmission speed  
In data communications, the rate at which data is passed through  
communication lines, usually measured in bits per inch (bpi).  
transmit  
To send data from one place to another.  
truncated  
Cut off before completion, as when data transfer from a host to a  
printer is cut off before all data has been transmitted.  
two-up  
typeface  
type size  
type style  
UCS  
Application that prints two logical pages on one side of a physical  
page.  
1. All type of a single design. 2. Set of characters with design features  
that make them similar to one another.  
Height of a typeface, measured from the bottom of its descenders to  
the top of its ascenders, expressed in points.  
Italic, condensed, bold, and other variations of typeface that form a  
type family.  
Universal Character Set. Printer feature that permits the use of a  
variety of character  
upload  
To copy files from a remote peripheral device to a host. LPS files are  
not copied to the host because one of the LPS functions is to store  
files for the host.  
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utility program  
validation  
General-purpose program that performs activities, such as initializing  
a disk or sorting, which are not specific to any application.  
Process of testing a system’s ability to meet performance objectives  
by measuring and monitoring its performance in a live environment.  
variable  
Information of a changeable nature which is merged with a standard  
or a repetitive document to create specialized or personalized  
versions of that document.  
variable data  
variable text  
Variable data is not a part of a form design. It varies from page to  
page.  
Text of changing nature, such as various names and addresses  
combined with a form letter to make a complete document.  
virtual page  
Page area selected by a forms designer for printing.  
warning message  
System-issued message indicating that an error has been  
encountered even though the program has not failed.  
weight  
Characteristic of type determined by how light or dark it appears.  
wildcard  
Part of a command (* symbol, / symbol, ? symbol) that represents a  
category for which the possible options are requested.  
wildcarding  
window  
In a command, calling out a general category rather than a specific  
item within that category. The purpose of wildcarding is to generate  
the options within the given category.  
In the PC UI, the graphic display object that allows you to select  
options and enter information.  
write  
To record data in memory or an external storage medium.  
write protection  
Data protection feature implemented on magnetic media (for  
example floppy disk, 9-track tape) to prevent stored data from being  
modified, written over, or erased.  
x axis  
xdot  
Horizontal axis on a forms grid.  
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).  
xerographic engine  
Component of a printer that develops an image, transfers it to paper,  
and fuses it for output as hardcopy.  
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x height  
Height of lowercase letters without their ascenders or descenders  
(height of letter “x”). See also ascender; descender.  
y axis  
ACT  
AFP  
ANSI  
ASCII  
BCD  
BOF  
BOT  
bpi  
Vertical axis on a forms grid  
Advanced Customer Training  
Advanced Function Printing  
American National Standards Institute  
American Standard Code for Information Interchange  
binary coded decimal  
bottom of form  
beginning of tape  
bits per inch  
bps  
bits per second  
BSC  
CD  
binary synchronous communications  
character dispatcher  
CDC  
CD/IG  
CM  
control data communications  
character dispatcher/image generator  
control module  
CME  
cpi  
copy modification entry  
characters per inch  
CPU  
CR  
central processing unit  
carriage return  
DCE  
DDCMP  
data communications equipment  
Digital Data Communication Message Protocol  
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DEC  
DFA  
DJDE  
DOS  
dpi  
Digital Equipment Corporation  
Document Feeding and Finishing Architecture  
dynamic job descriptor entry  
disk operating system  
dots per inch  
DSDD  
DSU  
DSR  
DSSD  
DTE  
double sided double density  
digital signal unit  
disk save and restore  
double sided single density  
data terminal equipment  
Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code  
end of tape  
EBCDIC  
EOT  
EP  
electronic publishing  
ESS  
electronic subsystem, also referred to as the system controller  
forms control buffer  
FCB  
FCG  
FCP  
finishing configuration utility  
file control parameter  
FDL  
forms description language  
file directory  
FDR  
FFM  
FIS  
font file management  
Font Interchange Standard  
file management subsystem  
formatting print service  
FMS  
FPS  
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FSL  
FST  
GCR  
gsm  
HCF  
HCS  
HFDL  
HIP  
forms source library  
font specification table  
group code recording  
grams per square meter  
high-capacity feeder  
high-capacity stacker  
host forms description language  
Host Interface Processor  
horizontal positioning  
International Business Machines Corporation  
image generator  
hpos  
IBM  
IG  
IGM  
I/O  
image generator module  
input/output  
IOM  
IOT  
image output module  
input output terminal, also referred to as “printer”  
Interpress decomposer  
initial program load  
IPD  
IPL  
IPM  
ips  
Interpress mapping  
inches per second  
JCB  
JCL  
JDE  
JDL  
job control block  
job control language  
job descriptor entry  
job descriptor library  
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JSL  
LAN  
laser  
LED  
LEF  
LF  
job identifier  
job source library  
local area network  
light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation  
light-emitting diode  
long-edge feed  
long-edge feed  
lpi  
lines per inch  
LPS  
MTU  
Laser Printing System  
magnetic tape unit (refers to the 9-track magnetic tape drive; also  
referred to as “magnetic tape drive”)  
OCR  
OCS  
OLI  
optical character recognition  
operator communications subsystem  
online interface  
OS  
operating system  
OSDS  
OSEXEC  
OSS  
operating system diagnostic software  
operating system executive  
operating system software  
personal computer  
PC  
PCC  
printer carriage control  
PC UI  
PDL  
personal computer user interface  
print description language  
phase encoded  
PE  
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ppm  
PQA  
PROM  
PSC  
pt  
pages per minute  
print quality adjustment  
programmable read-only memory  
printer subsystem controller  
point  
PWBA  
QIC  
printed wiring board assembly  
1/4 inch cartridge  
RAM  
ROS  
SAFES  
SAN  
sci  
random access memory  
raster output scanner  
stand-alone field engineering software  
software analysis number  
START command index  
small computer system interface  
synchronous data link control  
short-edge feed  
SCSI  
SDLC  
SEF  
SFS  
status file services  
SIF  
sequence insert file  
SNA  
spi  
system network architecture  
spots per inch  
SST  
system software tape  
system generation  
sysgen  
TL/DL  
TOF  
text line/display list  
top of form  
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tpi  
TPJ  
tracks per inch  
test pattern job  
TXC  
total xerographic convergence  
Universal Character Set  
UCS  
UCSB  
UI  
Universal Character Set Buffer  
user interface  
VM  
virtual memory  
vpos  
vertical positioning  
VS  
virtual storage  
WAN  
XCSC  
XDGI  
XDSS  
XICS  
wide area network  
Xerox Customer Support Center  
Xerox DCF and GDDM Interface  
Xerox Documentation and Software Services  
Xerox Integrated Composition System  
Xerox Job Control Facility  
xerographic mode persistence  
xerographic mode switching  
Xerox Printer Access Facility  
Xerox Print Management Facility - VMS Version  
Xerox Pen Plotter Interface  
Xerox Publishing System  
XJCF  
XMP  
XMS  
XPAF, XPF  
XPMF-VMS  
XPPI  
XPS  
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Index  
A
F
abbreviating commands, 2-3  
account file, 1-3  
accounting file, 3-7  
auto boot, 3-4  
AUTO command, 2-2  
auto sysgen, 1-1  
font tapes, 1-3  
FORMAT command, 2-2, 4-2  
format command, choosing, 4-2  
formatting system disk, 4-25  
full sysgen  
choosing command, 4-2  
procedure summary, 4-2  
purpose, 4-1  
B
steps, 4-3 to 4-9  
backing up user files, 4-1  
bad block files, 2-2  
BOOT command, 2-2  
H
HOSTCOPY command, 2-1 to 2-2  
C
I
checklist, resource/information, 1-3  
command strings, 2-3  
information checklist, 1-3  
IPM files  
commands  
abbreviating  
entering, 2-3  
K
functions, 2-1 to 2-2  
Kanji, 3-4  
Sysgen Command menu, 2-1  
COMMANDS command, 2-2  
Configuration Options menu, 2-2, 3-3  
configuration specifications, 3-1 to 3-7  
L
language, 3-5  
laser image alignment coordinates, 1-3  
D
default  
M
printing order, 3-6  
values, setting, 3-7  
definitions, sysgen types, 1-1  
documentation  
MBAIS files, 2-2  
memory test, 3-4  
Mergenthaler fonts, 1-3  
message display, 3-4  
MICR mode default, 3-4  
MINI command, 2-2  
mini sysgen  
other, iii  
reference set, viii to ix  
E
procedure summary, 4-23  
purpose, 1-1, 4-23  
steps, 4-24  
entering commands, 2-3  
ERASE command, 2-2, 4-2  
erasing system disk, 4-26  
Ethernet, 3-4  
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O
R
online update sysgen  
raster image processor, 3-6  
report accounting, 3-7  
resource checklist, 1-3  
procedure summary, 4-17  
purpose, 4-17  
steps, 4-18 to 4-22  
offline update sysgen, performing  
procedure summary, 4-10  
purpose, 4-10  
sysgen command, choosing, 4-10  
using AUTO command4-11 to 4-13  
using SYSGEN command, 4-14 to 4-16  
on-line interface, 3-4  
S
sample configuration, 3-2  
sector check, 2-2  
shared disk option, 3-4  
site-specific patches, 1-3  
sysgen  
see also full sysgen; mini sysgen; online update  
sysgen; offline update sysgen;  
command, choosing, 4-10  
definition, 1-1  
operating system software (OSS)  
contents, 1-2  
sysgen requirements, 1-3  
options, sample configurations, 3-4 to 3-6  
overview, sysgen process, 3-1  
overview, process, 3-1  
processor program, 1-2  
SYSGEN command, 2-2  
SYSGEN Command menu, 2-1  
system  
P
paper size, 3-5  
parameters, additional sysgen, 3-7  
patch files, 1-2  
configurations, sample, 3-1 to 3-7  
disk  
precautions, 4-1  
erasing, 4-26  
procedures  
formatting, 4-25  
full sysgen, performing  
steps, 4-3 to 4-9  
files, 1-2  
ID, 3-7  
summary, 4-2  
system software tape (SST) files, 2-2, A-1  
mini sysgen, performing  
steps, 4-24  
T
summary, 4-23  
tape, concatenated version, 1-2  
tape device table, 3-6  
terminal type, 3-6  
online update sysgen, performing  
steps, 4-18 to 4-22  
summary, 4-17  
transmitting SST files, sample, A-1  
types, sysgens, 1-1, 3-7  
offline update sysgen, performing  
steps using AUTO command, 4-11 to 4-13  
steps using SYSGEN command, 4-14 to 4-16  
summary, 4-10  
U
system disk  
user file tapes, 1-3  
erasing, 4-26  
formatting, 4-25  
X
publications  
reference set, viii to ix  
related, iii  
Xerox Print Service Manager (XPSM), 3-4  
XPAF, 3-6  
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