Xerox 180 NPS Controller components and options, Controller hardware, Sun Ultra 2 workstation

Models: 180 NPS

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2.Controller components and options

The printer controller provides the printer with print data and commands, and receives status information from the printer. This chapter describes the components and options available for the controller.

Controller hardware

The DocuPrint 96/4635/180 NPS and 96/4635/180 MICR NPS printer controller hardware typically consists of the following components and features:

Your controller may be either a Sun Ultra 2 or Ultra 60 workstation. The following sections contain information about both the Ultra 2 and the Ultra 60.

Sun Ultra 2 workstation

The Sun workstation provides a user interface to the print engine. It is used to operate the NPS software that controls the printer. The workstation contains the following hardware components:

Sun Ultra 2 workstation processor (system unit)

Display monitor

Keyboard and mouse

Connectivity boards for Ethernet and, optionally, Token Ring

A Data Control Interface Module (DCIM2) card installed in the processor to interface with the print engine.

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Xerox 180 NPS manual Controller components and options, Controller hardware, Sun Ultra 2 workstation