Xerox 701P21110 manual Tape Client overview, Features and capabilities

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1.Tape Client overview

This chapter provides an overview of the features and functions of the Xerox DocuPrint 2000 Series Enterprise Printing System LCDS Tape Client software.

Features and capabilities

For offline operations, the input medium to the system is magnetic tape, which may be recorded in one of a variety of standard vendor formats. Offline printing is handled by the Tape Client software, which is an optional part of the system software.

To submit a tape job, you set up the job on the Tape Client window on the controller and click START. The job is submitted to the printer through the Socket Gateway. (Refer to chapter 2, “Managing and printing jobs from the Tape Client,” for job setup and submission procedures.)

The system software enables you to submit LCDS print jobs from tape on a cartridge or open reel tape drive and print them on the system.

Supported tape You can submit offline jobs from the Xerox 18/36-track cartridge drives tape drive that is offered as an option with the system from a

Xerox peripheral cabinet tape drive, or from other 9-track or 36- track serial tape drives of the following supported types:

•Cartridge tape drives: 3480, 3490, 3490e, 3590

•Open reel drive: 9914

The following tapes are supported by the Tape Client:

•18/36 track cartridge

•9-track open reel

NOTE: The 26-track quarter-inch cartridge tape drive that is provided with the system cannot be used for submitting jobs through the Tape Client. It is used only for loading resource files.

Tape Client Job Submission Guide

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Contents Tape client USA Table of contents Managing the Tape Client Managing and printing jobs from the Tape ClientLaser safety SafetyOzone information U. S. only Operation safety U. SOperation safety Europe Ventilation Operator accessible areasElectrical supply CE mark Europe only MaintenanceBefore cleaning your product Radio and telecommunications equipment directive Europe only For further information Safety Xii Tape Client Job Submission Guide About this guide ContentsIntroduction Conventions DocuPrint 2000 Series 100/115/135/155/180 EPS documentation DocumentationCd /usr/ucb Printing customer documentationTape Client overview Features and capabilitiesTape Client capabilities Supported tape formats IBM DOS/360 Power II HOST=POWERJob and tape status reporting Functional overviewStreaming and spooling transmission modes Tape dump Tape job accountingJob recovery Host computer tape formats Input processing from tape using Print Description LanguageTape codes Record formatsFormat Record structureOffline dump Overview of the printing process Managing and printing jobs from the Tape ClientTape Client window End of Job field on Tape Client window Importing resource files Preparing to print a tape jobLcds Resources window with Source menu displayed Lcds Resources window displaying resource files on tape Specifying files for printing Popup menu with Import selectedSpecifying the JDL, JDE, and form to start a job Document field on Tape Client window Job Descriptor Library window Moving over files on a tape Controlling input for tape jobsEnding a job Move Tape Mark window 10. Move Block window Moving over blocks on a tapeStarting and ending tape dump sessions Managing the Tape Client Accessing the Tape ClientSetting up the printer for offline printing Adding a printer Printer setup windowDeleting a printer Modifying a printerRename Device window Managing the tape driveClick Rewind or Unload Managing the tape job accounting logClick Print Log Viewing the job log Printing the job logPage Managing the Tape Client Tape Client Job Submission Guide JDL IndexINDEX-2