Xerox 701P25032 manual Printing system logs, Alljobslog, Systemlog

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Troubleshooting

3.Check the error page for the words “OFFENDING COMMAND”. The words after this instruct what to do to fix the file.

If there is a problem with a job saved to CD, the administrator uses the following:

#cdr -1 lists all the CD writers found in the system.

#cdrw -M reports media status. CDRW reports if the media is blank or note its table of contents, the last session’s start address, and the next writable address if the disk is open.

Printing system logs

System logs gather information to recover various system problems.

Logs are used to gather second level information on the operation of the system. These should only be used when directed by this guide or by the Customer Support Center. All logs are found in the /opt/XRXnps/log directory. The most recent entry is at the bottom of the file.

all_jobs_log

The all_jobs_log contains information about the status of various tasks associated with processing a job, such as decomposing, marking, and printing.

The format of the file is as follows:

Logging Module /t# Absolute Time /t# Job ID /t# Message

system_log

The system_log contains information about general high level system events such as the initialization of software or the starting of a process.

The format of the file is as follows:

Logging Module /t# Absolute Time /t# Message

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Contents System Guide Page Backup and Restore Gateway and Network ConfigurationIntroduction Finishing PrintingFonts TroubleshootingAccounting and Billing Hints and Tips About this guide ContentsConventions Customer support Gateway and Network Configuration Receive JDF Job Tickets from Hot Folder Job Definition Format JDFTechnical Overview JDF ProcessSubmit Data Files to FreeFlow Print Server Updates and Outputs JDF Job TicketsProcesses invalid syntax/value JDF Job Tickets JDF Gateway Considerations JDF Workflow ExampleInfo Config Fine Finer Troubleshooting JDF GatewayAdditional features supported in Snmp Snmp gateway configurationSnmp MIB support Changing attributes supportGateway and Network Configuration Automatic Meter Reading AMR support Localization of text and units of measure Snmp configuration variables Printer and job messages AppleTalk gateway configurationLocal User Interface LUI mapping to MIB Queue server optionsLPD gateway configuration Network configuration settingsNetWare gateway configuration IP configurationDomain Name Service DNS Name servicesDynamic Host Config Protocol Dhcp Windows Internet Name Service WinsLP/LPR compatibility with Xerox FreeFlow Print Server Active Directory Service ADSNetwork filing configuration Network Information Services NIS/NIS+Gateway and Network Configuration Ethernet connection speed Restore network factory settingsGateway and Network Configuration System Backup and Restore Backup and RestoreRestore System When to Backup and Restore a SystemWhen to Backup and Restore a Configuration Configuration BackupRestore Configuration Frequently asked questionsDocuSP 5.x to Xerox FreeFlow Print Server 6.x upgrade Restore? Activity logging TroubleshootingMv backup.log logname Testing the backup tapeChecking the tape drive Backup and Restore Backup and Restore First In/First Out Fifo printing Printing workflow optionsMultiple job submission Hot folder submissionResource based scheduling Ascii and PCL printing utilities Parallel RIP processingSetpclcontrol utility Ascii and the PS or PCL decomposersSetlp/lprcopycount utility NPS lp-o and lpr-c LP/LPR compatibility with Print ServerHighlight color programming in Ascii job ticket Resource based scheduling for NPS color Socket gateway configuration utility setVPSoption Tiff orientation Tiff filesSupported Tiff tags Performance considerations Administration page controlsRepository management Using VippSave job options Copy input for multiple page Tiff files Scan to digital input on NuveraCopy/move/delete saved jobs RIP inputEditing thumbnails Job previewing and editingCopying and saving jobs to CD Saving custom templatesPrinting hints Creating jobs to use subset finishing Subset finishingSubset offset Page Level Jog PCL offset/separator/subset finishing commandUsing the PCS Separator PCL paper source commandPCL Offset Stacking Tray confirmation Tray programmingMapping trays to media Tray mappingMixed stacking Stacking orderAdditional finishing information Fonts How to choose fontsResident fonts Downloading fonts from the networkPostScript resident fonts Fonts Fonts PCL resident fonts PCL Resident Fonts Downloaded fonts Non-resident fontsOptional or soft fonts PostScript fonts Font substitutionPCL 5e fonts Auto exporting accounting log AccountingAccounting exported values Accounting file fields Accounting and Billing Hppcl Html Can be a range e.g 8 or All. If not specified, this field Accounting and Billing Billing Job Notes windowBillable events do not include the following View and Print the Billing ReportBillable events Xerox billable events include the followingBilling meters Market Billing Meters for Region Accounting and Billing Declared faults Calling for serviceDisk Usage example of a declared fault Undeclared faultsPrinter fault Job faultLog in as root # prstat Snmp problemsWindows problems Client problemsMacintosh problems GUI problems FreeFlow problemsTape Client problems Font problems Print quality problemsJob flow problems Inoperable system problemsTray to media mapping problems Job integrity problemsTiff problems Gateway problemsPDL problems PostScript problemsTroubleshooting Restore password Editor problemsProblems when saving a job Productivity and performance problemsAlljobslog Printing system logsSystemlog Printing the accounting log StatuslogEpexceptionlog and epprimarylog LPR logsLP/LPR and the Ascii job tickets Rebooting and restartingLoading XJDC/Unix Xjdc hints and tips Configuring XJDC/UnixProperly ejecting a diskette on a Print Server station Output filesRemote Services Troubleshooting Disabling the Solaris Screen Saver Settings for enhanced color outputGeneral Color SystemsTime required to RIP PDL Color job processing efficienciesTime used to generate the PDL Time used to transfer PDLPostScript preScan and full scan PostScript factory settingsJob submission hints Number of imagesGateways EthernetJob RIP hints Job submission orderVariable data Image Quality IQ Job printing hints PCI channel interface PWB trace captureSkipped pitches Export the trace file to floppy Perform a traceAsap Hints and Tips System Guide Hints and Tips