Xerox 61xx manual System components, Electronic reprographics process

4.System components

The basic hardware components of the DocuTech 6100, 6115, 6135, 6155, and 6180 are the DocuSP controller and the printer. After a brief review of the process involved in electronic reprographics, this section introduces each of the system components.

Electronic reprographics process

The Xerox DocuTech 6100, 6115, 6135, 6155, and 6180 are electronic reprographics systems. They are high volume printers that create images electronically. These versatile, high performance printing systems enable personal computers and other network-connected devices (such as workstations and graphic scanners) to produce documents incorporating graphics, forms, logos, signatures, and fonts.

The Xerox DocuTech 61xx systems consist of a DocuSP controller and a 6100, 6115, 6135, 6155, or 6180 printer. They accept electronic print input created by client software in ASCII, TIFF, HP PCL, PostScript, or PDF format. This print input is passed on to the system through a network connection. The DocuSP software performs the necessary data conversion, creating an electronic file which is stored temporarily in a print queue on the DocuSP controller. This electronic image is then passed directly on to the printer for production.

The DocuTech 6100 prints up to 96 prints per minute using 8.5 x 11 inch (216 x 279 mm) stock. With 17 x 11 inch (432 x 279 mm) stock, the print rate is 57 prints per minute.

The DocuTech 6115 prints up to 115 prints per minute using 8.5 x 11 inch (216 x 279 mm) stock. With 17 x 11 inch (432 x 279 mm) stock, the print rate is 57 prints per minute.

The DocuTech 6135 prints up to 135 prints per minute using 8.5 x 11 inch (216 x 279 mm) stock. With 17 x 11 inch (432 x 279 mm) stock, the print rate is 57 prints per minute.

DocuTech 61xx Operator Guide 4-1