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Submitting print jobs
You can send print data directly from the application to the printer, or you can create a PDL data (.prn) file on the workstation, then use a print job submission program to print. The method you choose depends on your workstation configuration and your job submission requirements.
Printing directly from the application Printing directly from the application (or driver, also known as transparent printing) is easier than using a print job submission program. However, depending on the application, this method may not support all available print options, such as number of copies, simplex or duplex printing, and stitching. (Transparent printing is done using one of the Xerox printer drivers, or by using
Also, this method is available through some, but not all, platform and application software configurations.
Using a print job submission program Using a print job submission program requires a second step in the printing process. The user prints from the application to a PDL data file, then uses one of the following methods to submit the job and specify print options:
•The lpr command provides options for submitting print jobs. The functionality of the lpr command is dependent on the TCP/IP software installed on the workstation.
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Xerox Client Software provides a print command for submitting jobs and specifying print options. The functionality of the print command is dependent on the TCP/IP software installed on the workstation.
Xerox Document Submission (XDS) software for the Macintosh provides a graphical user interface for submitting jobs and specifying print options.
For information on XDS software for the Macintosh, refer to the Guide to job submission for Macintosh. This guide is part of the Xerox Production Print Services series.
Common Client Xerox Document Submission (XDS) software for Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 98 provides a graphical user interface for submitting jobs and specifying print options.
For information on XDS software for Windows, refer to the document Guide to job submission for Windows 3.x/95/NT 4.0. This guide is part of the Xerox Production Print Services series.
Xerox DigiPath Quick Print software for Windows NT 4.0. This software provides a series of dialog boxes you use to select a document, set up a job ticket, and submit your print job.
In some cases, the workstation can be set up for more than one method of job submission.
GUIDE TO SUBMITTING JOBS FROM THE CLIENT |
