Xerox 96, 4635, 180 manual Client workstations, Workstations, Submitting print jobs

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5.Client workstations

This chapter discusses the various client workstation configurations and the processes that may be used to transfer data to the DocuPrint for printing.

Workstations

Print data originates with a document created by the user at a client workstation using an application software package, or at a mainframe or minicomputer. The application allows users to create and format a document according to their exact specifications.

The application software provides the capability to print the document using a page description language (PDL). The application produces print data in one of the supported page description language formats, for example PostScript level 2.

Submitting print jobs

You can send print data directly from the application to the printer, or you can create a PDL data file on the workstation. The method you choose depends on the workstation configuration and the job submission requirements.

Printing directly from the application (sometimes referred to as

“transparent printing”) may require fewer steps, but depending on the application, this method may not support all available print options, such as number of copies, simplex or duplex printing, and stitching. Transparent printing is done using one of the Xerox print drivers, or by using third-party drivers which may also use the Xerox PPD file for your printer.

Using a print job submission program requires a second step in the printing process. The user prints from the application to a PDL data file, usually by specifying a print driver set to print to file. The user then closes the document and uses one of the following methods to submit the job and specify print options:

•The lpr command provides options for submitting print jobs. The functionality of the lpr command is dependent on the TCP/IP software installed on the workstation.

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Xerox Client Software provides a print command for submitting jobs and specifying print options. The functionality of the print command is dependent on the TCP/IP software installed on the workstation.

Xerox DocuPrint Document Submission Client software for the Macintosh provides a graphical user interface for submitting jobs and specifying print options.

XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 NPS SYSTEM OVERVIEW GUIDE

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Contents Version 7.1 August 2000 721P86632 Page Laser safety Operation safetyOzone information Xerox Docuprint 96/4635/180 NPS System Overview Guide Table of contents Paper performance guidelines Index Paper and other suppliesContents IntroductionAbout this guide Conventions DocuPrint NPS Interactive Customer Documentation CD Related publicationsPage Functional overview of the DocuPrint NPS System overviewSystem Overview DocuPrint Dual Mode Client workstations and system software Supported hardware and operating systemsClient software Ethernet LAN Fddi Backbone LANToken Ring Multiple network connectivity Printer Controller overview Printer ControllerCartridge tape drive Printer Controller componentsProcessor CPU Printer Controller software and fonts External ModemCartridge tape drive optional Font Typeface Adobe Type 1 PostScript fontsIntellifont scalable Typeface TrueType scalable TypefaceBitmap 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 Client workstations WorkstationsSubmitting print jobs DocuPrint NPS clients Communicating with the networkClient Protocol Workstation Operating Ethernet Hardware System ConnectionJob status feedback DocuPrint job status feedbackPlatform Job status capability Client Workstations Paper and other supplies Paper and other throughput stocksSelecting paper Paper and Other Supplies Perforated paper Pre-cut or full tabs Carbonless paper Paper width and printer performanceThroughput data 96 printer Pitch Paper width Speed Throughput data 4635 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 CentigradeDry ink Other suppliesFuser agent DeveloperDiskettes Cartridge tapesFonts Micr Positioning and Dimension Gauge Micr toolsMicr comparator Paper and special stocks tables Consumable supplies tablesPaper and Other Supplies Description Part number Table A-5.Stocks list for 96/4635/180 printersTab stock Labels GummedStraight collated singles forward, top down 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 Paper performance guidelines Trays 1 and 2 performance guidePerformance limits 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