Xerox 721P83071 manual Special processing, Types of data

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BASIC CONCEPTS

Ethernet is the Xerox local area network (LAN) which allows data to be transmitted by cable from one device to another on a shared or an unshared, but accessible, network.

Types of data

Data is created at one of the above sources and transmitted to the LPS. As mentioned previously (refer to the ªLPS overviewº section in this chapter), the system controller receives the incoming data using one of the interfaces for processing. If the input is print data, a stream of data is sent to the printer for imaging. If the input is nonprint data, it is stored on the system disks.

The following types of data can be printed by an LPS:

·Variable data

·Fixed (forms) data

·Graphic data (usually merged with variable data or form data).

Variable data Variable data changes from page to page; for example, the text in this document or the numbers in a financial report.

Fixed data Fixed (forms) data (FRM file) remains constant from page to page (for example, letterheads and column headings). Forms data usually refers to information found on preprinted forms or overlays.

Note: A host-resident forms design software package, such as

HFDL, is required for form generation at a host.

Any form suitable for computer printout can be described and entered into system storage. Once stored on the system, a form can be activated by referencing the form©s name in the job source library (JSL) file or job descriptor entry (JDE).

All Xerox laser printing systems have as a standard feature a line editor utility for the creation and modification of program source files (FSL and JSL extension files). Refer to the Xerox 4635 LPS Operations Reference for more information on the LPS Editor.

Forms are entered into the system as data using the LPS Editor. They are described using forms description language (FDL) commands to design the form for variable data. These commands create what is referred to as a forms source library (FSL) file which, when compiled, becomes an FRM file. Refer to the Xerox LPS Forms Creation Guide for more information on creating electronic forms.

Graphic data Graphic data (IMG file) refers to digitized images (both line art and continuous tone images) that are to be merged with variable or forms data. Sources of graphic data include (but are not limited to): (1) graphic data generated by XPPI/XDGI host-resident software, and (2) scanned images from the Xerox 7650 Pro Imager (using XPIW).

Special processing

Special processing features distinguish the Xerox LPS from an impact printer. By using commands such as RFEED, ROFFSET, and RPAGE you can specify that certain logical functions

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XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM PRODUCT REFERENCE

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Contents Xerox 4635 Laser Printing System Product Reference Page Publication Number Related publicationsXerox 4635 Laser Printing System Product Reference Table of contents LPS software components LPS hardware componentsProduct differences/user considerations Index Xerox customer resourcesAppendices GlossaryPage LPS Product Reference IntroductionLaser Printing System document set About the reference set4635 LPS Forms Creation Guide 4635 LPS Installation Planning Bold Document conventionsLPS overview Software 4635 LPSTrack cartridge tape drive Input enablement deviceOptions Track magnetic tape driveBar code reader Inch floppy disk driveExpanded disk memory Expanded bitmap memoryEthernet graphic scanners Ethernet workstationsEnvironmental requirements LPS specificationsEquipment dimensions Clearance requirementsElectrical requirements Cabinet fully configuredHeat dissipation, printer Heat dissipation, system controllerLPS connection LPS featuresPC UI Printer Fonts FormsTypes of output Page Basic concepts LPS interfaces System controllerLPS system disk storage and memory Imaging subsystem PrinterXerographic subsystem Sources of input for the LPS LPS production process overviewInput Output subsystem4635 input options Types of data Special processingJob source library JSL files OutputCharacter spacing FontsBasic Concepts Page System controller hardware components Major components4635 system controller System controller panel Shows the 4635 LPS PC UI Shows the components of the 4635 printer module Printer hardware componentsShows the 4635 LPS with the optional bypass transport 4635 LPS with optional bypass transport LPS Hardware Components LPS operating system ComponentsMajor LPS processing tasks Operating System Software functional descriptionOperator communication User Interface Software and User Dialog Software Printer SoftwareHost Forms Description Language Xerox Printer Access FacilityOptional host-resident software packages Xerox Pen Plotter Interface XPPI/DCFXerox Print Services Manager LPS compatibility and comparison Product differences/user considerationsUsing your 4635 as a backup LPS To the Xerox 4635 LPS Operator Guide Will this 4050/4090 V3.5 job print on myRefer to the Xerox 4635 LPS Operator Refer to the Xerox 4635 LPS Operator Will this 9790 V2 print on my 4635 V3A? Job features from 9790 Results when run on 4635 V3AWill this 8790 V2 print on my 4635 V3A? Job features from 8790 Results when run on 4635 V3AChecking paper sizes and special stocks Product DIFFERENCES/USER Considerations Checking JDL compatibility Comparing LPS print job resolutionChecking PDL compatibility Command Parameter 11.PDL command parameters unique toLPS DJDEs LPS comparisonLPS product comparison table Feature 4635 4050 4090 4650 4850 8790 9790 Printer Paper Feature 4635 4050 4090 4650 4850 8790 9790 FontsLPS edgemarking LPS user considerationsEdgemarking a portrait Landscape orientation shift and skew 8.5 by 11 inches Registration shift and skewSystem page size Paper sizeVirtual page size Error messagesDeletions Print Darkness Interpolation and scanned images Switching paper size and feed modesPitch modes Maximum paper width PPM rate LAN support Cleaning time between pitch mode changesXerox Customer Support Center Xerox support servicesXerox Connection Customer Service Support CenterXerox Font Center Xerox Documentation and Software ServicesXerox Supplies Order Service Master audit directory OverviewDescription Type Length Comments Key fields Master audit directory recordData Log header record Audit log dataReport totals Mode statusDescription Type Length Comments Log datesDetail record Waste management detail record Table A-5.Operations log data record Operations log data recordRecord type codes Error flagsStrings DatesCompletion status codes Audit flagsPrimary codes Secondary codes Key audit report calculationsAscii AISCME Djde FIS EbcdicFCB FDLHCF FSLHCS JDL JDEJSL LEF Micr Offline Operator CommandObject File OctalPDL ROM RIPSEF Special Processing SymbolSyntax error Simplex printingTape Density System DiskSystems Specialist TabText String TestingTerminal TextUCS Write protection WildcardWildcarding WriteAcronyms GLOSSARY-18 GLOSSARY-19 GLOSSARY-20 OCS MPUMTU OCRGLOSSARY-22 GLOSSARY-23 Numerals IndexOSS Xerox Sample
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