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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Client workstations and system software

To send print jobs to DocuPrint NPS, the customer needs to provide the proper client hardware, operating system, and network software.

Supported hardware and operating systems

Xerox DocuPrint supports the following types of networked client workstations and operating systems:

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Sun Workstation running Sun operating system

PC running MS-DOS 6.2 and Microsoft Windows 3.1, configured for the network environment

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PC running Windows 95/98, configured for the network environment

PC running Microsoft Windows NT, configured for the network environment

PC 386 or 486, running MS-DOS, version 6.2, with one of the following TCP/IP packages:

—PathWay Access 3.1, Wollongong Integrated Networking/ Transmission Control Protocol (WIN/TCP) for DOS, release 6.0

—FTP software, PC-TCP, release 3.0 or higher

—Sun Personal Computer–Network File Services (PC-NFS), version 5.1

IBM RS/6000 running IBM AIX, version 4.1

HP/Apollo running HP-UX, version 10.01

DECStation 5000/200 running DEC Ultrix, version 4.3

Apple Macintosh, System 7, 7.5, or 8.x, using AppleTalk through EtherTalk, phase 1 or 2

Any system that supports RFC-1179 lpr/lpd.

DocuPrint software may be compatible with workstation models and software versions other than those listed above.

Client software

On your PC or workstation, you must install or set up a supported means of submitting jobs to DocuPrint NPS. Depending on your system, you can use the following:

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Xerox drivers for Windows 3.x, 95/98, or NT

Xerox Document Submission software for DOS, Windows 3.x, 95/98, NT, or Macintosh

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Third-party drivers; some PostScript drivers can be used in conjunction with Xerox-supplied PPD files

Third-party TCP/IP lpd utility

Apple/Macintosh Printer Access Protocol (PAP)

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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 and other supplies Paper performance guidelines IndexAbout this guide ContentsIntroduction Conventions Related publications DocuPrint NPS Interactive Customer Documentation CDPage System overview Functional overview of the DocuPrint NPSSystem 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 Printer Controller overviewPrinter Controller components Cartridge tape driveProcessor CPU Cartridge tape drive optional Printer Controller software and fontsExternal Modem Adobe Type 1 PostScript fonts Font TypefaceBitmap Typeface Intellifont scalable TypefaceTrueType scalable Typeface Printers DocuPrint NPS model 96, 4635, and 180 printer componentsPrinters High capacity stackers Language icon Printer icon Fault List icon Tools icon Clear button Continue button Stop buttonPrinters Printer configurations Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker Page Optional printer components Bypass transportInput enablement device Submitting print jobs Client workstationsWorkstations Client Protocol Workstation Operating Ethernet Communicating with the networkDocuPrint NPS clients Hardware System ConnectionPlatform 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 96 printer Pitch Paper width Speed Paper width and printer performancePerforated paper Pre-cut or full tabs Carbonless paper Throughput data 4635 printer Pitch Paper width SpeedUsing small paper sizes in 8-pitch mode Throughput data 180 printer Pitch Paper width SpeedPaper and Other Supplies European papers Figure A-3.A4 210 by 297 mm paper feeding long edge feedPaper and Other Supplies B4 Papers Figure A-7.B4 250 by 353 mm paper feeding long edge feedPaper care Figure A-9.Storing paper correctlyPaper and Other Supplies Centigrade Cartons HoursFuser agent Other suppliesDry ink DeveloperFonts DiskettesCartridge tapes Micr comparator Micr Positioning and Dimension GaugeMicr tools Consumable supplies tables Paper and special stocks tablesPaper and Other Supplies Table A-5.Stocks list for 96/4635/180 printers Description Part numberStraight collated singles forward, top down Labels GummedTab stock Reverse collated singles bottom upPaper 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 Table B-4.Paper stocks guide Stock type Instructions for useTable B-4. Paper stocks guide Stacker bin performance guide Index NumericsLAN Index