Xerox 96, 4635, 180 manual System overview, Functional overview of the DocuPrint NPS

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1.	System overview

This chapter introduces the DocuPrint NPS printing system and describes its hardware and software components, features, functions and modes of operation.

Functional overview of the DocuPrint NPS

The DocuPrint NPS system enables personal computer (PC), Sun Workstation, DEC workstation, HP/Apollo, IBM RS/6000, and Apple Macintosh users to print PostScript level 2, HP PCL5e, or ASCII documents on a high-speed Xerox DocuPrint NPS printer.

The DocuPrint 96 NPS prints at a rated speed of up to 96 ppm (A4/

8.5x 11”) in black and white. The DocuPrint 4635 NPS prints at a rated speed of up to 135 ppm (A4/8.5 x 11”) or 154 ppm (7 x 10”) in black and white; the DocuPrint 180 NPS prints at a rated speed of up to 180 ppm (A4/8.5 x 11”) or 206 ppm (7” x 10”) in black and white.

Note: Printing of 7” x 10” paper requires installation of an optional input enablement kit. This kit is available for the 4635 and 180 models.

DocuPrint 96, 4635, and 180 NPS printers support:

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Duplex printing

Mixed plex jobs

Media handling of multiple weights, sizes and types

Ordered sets of pre-collated variable stock

Optional modules for enhanced finishing and output to third- party finishing devices

•Optional high-capacity feeder/stackers.

The DocuPrint 96 MICR NPS, the DocuPrint 4635 MICR NPS, and the DocuPrint 180 MICR support printing of check applications that require Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) technology.

XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 NPS SYSTEM OVERVIEW GUIDE

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Contents Version 7.1 August 2000 721P86632 Page Ozone information Laser safetyOperation safety Xerox Docuprint 96/4635/180 NPS System Overview Guide Table of contents Paper performance guidelines Index Paper and other suppliesAbout this guide ContentsIntroduction Conventions DocuPrint NPS Interactive Customer Documentation CD Related publicationsPage Functional overview of the DocuPrint NPS System overviewSystem Overview DocuPrint Dual Mode Client software Client workstations and system softwareSupported hardware and operating systems Token Ring Ethernet LANFddi Backbone LAN Multiple network connectivity Printer Controller overview Printer ControllerCartridge tape drive Printer Controller componentsProcessor CPU Cartridge tape drive optional Printer Controller software and fontsExternal Modem Font Typeface Adobe Type 1 PostScript fontsBitmap Typeface Intellifont scalable TypefaceTrueType scalable Typeface DocuPrint NPS model 96, 4635, and 180 printer components PrintersPrinters High capacity stackers Clear button Continue button Stop button Language icon Printer icon Fault List icon Tools iconPrinters Printer configurations Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker Page Bypass transport Optional printer componentsInput enablement device Submitting print jobs Client workstationsWorkstations Hardware System Connection Communicating with the networkDocuPrint NPS clients Client Protocol Workstation Operating EthernetPlatform Job status capability Job status feedbackDocuPrint job status feedback Client Workstations Selecting paper Paper and other suppliesPaper and other throughput stocks Paper and Other Supplies Throughput data 4635 printer Pitch Paper width Speed Paper width and printer performancePerforated paper Pre-cut or full tabs Carbonless paper Throughput data 96 printer Pitch Paper width SpeedThroughput data 180 printer Pitch Paper width Speed Using small paper sizes in 8-pitch modePaper and Other Supplies Figure A-3.A4 210 by 297 mm paper feeding long edge feed European papersPaper and Other Supplies Figure A-7.B4 250 by 353 mm paper feeding long edge feed B4 PapersFigure A-9.Storing paper correctly Paper carePaper and Other Supplies Cartons Hours CentigradeDeveloper Other suppliesDry ink Fuser agentFonts DiskettesCartridge tapes Micr comparator Micr Positioning and Dimension GaugeMicr tools Paper and special stocks tables Consumable supplies tablesPaper and Other Supplies Description Part number Table A-5.Stocks list for 96/4635/180 printersReverse collated singles bottom up Labels GummedTab stock Straight collated singles forward, top downPaper and Other Supplies Paper and Other Supplies Complete supplies list-96/4635/180 printers Ordering supplies Paper and Other Supplies Paper and Other Supplies Performance limits Paper performance guidelinesTrays 1 and 2 performance guide Trays 3, 4, 5 and 6 or high capacity trays Two-sided duplex printing performance guide Stock type Instructions for use Table B-4.Paper stocks guideTable B-4. Paper stocks guide Stacker bin performance guide Numerics IndexLAN Index