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Xerox 4050 Product Reference

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    Xerox xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 laser printing systems product reference june 1994 720p93010

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    Xerox corporation 701 s. Aviation boulevard el segundo, ca 90245 © 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 by xerox corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction vii 4050/4090/4450/4650 reference set vii related publications ix 1. Lps overview 1-1 electronic printing 1-2 advantages 1-2 features 1-3 options 1-5 fonts 1-6 data types 1-6 receiving data 1-6 printing data 1-7 production process overview 1-7 input sources 1-8 special...

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    Table of contents subsystems 2-11 input subsystem 2-12 control subsystem 2-12 imaging subsystem 2-13 xerographic subsystem 2-13 output subsystem 2-13 3. Software components 3-1 operating system software 3-1 resident languages 3-2 fdl 3-2 interpress 3-2 pdl 3-2 host software 3-2 operating system 3-3 ...

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    Table of contents sun workstations 4-10 ethernet with xns protocol 4-10 ethernet with tcp/ip protocol 4-10 other workstations 4-11 offline connectivity for workstations 4-12 appendix: lps comparison a-1 glossary glossary-1 index index - 1 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference v.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction this xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference is an overview of the 4050/4090/4450/4650 laser printing systems (lps) for those who want to gain a broad knowledge of the advantages, features, and options available with the printer. It covers the following information: • descriptio...

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    Introduction document title what it contains . . . Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps message guide lists all alphanumerically coded messages that may appear on the screen during printer operation and provides a brief explanation and recommended action for each message. This guide covers the following in...

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    Introduction related publications you can find additional information related to the 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps in the following publications. Publication number xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps master index 720p93070 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps bypass transport instructions, v3.5/3.8 720p22320 xerox 40...

  • Page 11: Lps Overview

    1. Lps overview the xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 laser printing system (lps) are versatile, high-performance printing systems which process and print data from a variety of sources. They allow host mainframe computers and devices connected to a network, such as workstations and graphic scanners, to pro...

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    Overview • compatibility with the 4850 lps enables you to use your 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps as a suitable backup for your 4850 highlight color lps. This allows you to use your 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps to process and print highlight color jobs in black and shades of gray. • limited compatibility with t...

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    Overview features the 4050/4090/4650 lps has many standard features which allow you to process and print data using a variety of sources. The features for each main component are listed below. Table 1-2 lists the differences among the components of the lps. Reference refer to the “lps comparison” ap...

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    Overview table 1-2. Component features (continued) component features printer (continued) forms: • creates and stores forms electronically on the lps or host computer • changes form contents on a page-to-page basis • allows functional compatibility with the 9790/8790 forms, logos, and signatures • w...

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    Overview options options available for your lps are listed by type in table 1-3. Table 1-3. Component options type options hardware • 9-track magnetic tape drive • 18-track, xerox 180 cts • high-capacity feeder • stitcher/stacker • bypass transport refer to the “hardware components” chapter for more...

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    Overview fonts a set of standard lps fonts are provided at installation time. (font is a publishing term referring to a set of characters with the same type style, type size, and orientation.) for specific font size information, refer to your xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps installation planning guide...

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    Overview printing data the 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps can print the types of data shown in table 1-5. Table 1-5. Data types data type description variable data variable data changes from page to page. The lps can merge variable data with a form. Fixed data fixed data (frm file) remains constant from pa...

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    Overview input sources the input phase of job production begins with the collecting and input of data using one of several available sources. As shown in figure 1-2, several data input methods are available. Figure 1-2. Xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 input options 1-8 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps produc...

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    Overview the input sources shown in table 1-6 are available for the 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps. Table 1-6. Input sources input source what it does . . . Channel-attached host the online channel interface receives input directly from a host mainframe through a cable and supports all ibm and ibm-compatib...

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    Overview table 1-7. Special processing features feature what it provides . . . Djde a dynamic job descriptor entry (djde) command allows you to modify the printing environment dynamically. You insert these commands into the input data stream to modify the command characteristics of the existing jde....

  • Page 21: Hardware Components

    2. Hardware components this chapter is an overview of the xerox 4050/4090/4650 laser printing system (lps) storage and memory, hardware components, additional features, and optional printer components. Refer to the xerox 4450 mid-range printer product reference for information on the hardware compon...

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    Hardware components graphics graphics are handled using the methods shown in table 2-1. Table 2-1. Graphics options method how it works . . . Graphics handling option (4050/4450 lps) graphics video generator (4090/4650 lps) gho has 8 mb of graphic memory which allows the 4050/4450 lps to receive dig...

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    Hardware components system controller the system controller provides the interface capability, data handling, formatting, buffering, and operator control for the lps. It contains the input subsystem and the control subsystem electronics. The input subsystem provides interfacing capabilities (online,...

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    Hardware components floppy disk drive the floppy disk drive provides an alternative input for loading operating system software, user files, and fonts to the system disks. You can also use the floppy disk drive for diagnostics and to back up resident user files and fonts on 5.25-inch, double- sided,...

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    Hardware components the 4050/4450 lps has two standard 50 mb system disks. Optional expansion of up to 200 mb in 50 mb increments is available. The 4090/4650 lps has two standard 170 mb system disks. Optional expansion using 170 mb, 182 mb, or 380 mb system disks are available. System controller opt...

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    Hardware components 18-track 180 cartridge tape system you can add the detached 18-track, xerox 180 cartridge tape system (cts) to your system as an alternative to the 9-track magnetic tape drive, or as an additional offline capability for the system. This tape drive supports ibm- and ansi-compatibl...

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    Hardware components the printer provides control buttons and displays for basic printer functions and status information. The printer control console contains message and graphic displays which assist you with jam clearance and printer maintenance. The printer also contains an information button (i)...

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    Hardware components figure 2-8. Printer control console 1. Continue button 2. Stop button 3. Print quantity display 4. Information button 5. Message display 6. Graphic display 7. Wire percentage indicator 8. Feeder tray indicators 9. Sample button 10. On/off switch reference refer to the xerox 4050/...

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    Hardware components optional printer components there are four options available with the lps printer: • dual stacker configuration • high-capacity stitcher/stacker configuration • high-capacity feeder configuration • bypass transport. Dual stacker configuration the dual stacker configuration offers...

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    Hardware components high-capacity feeder configuration the high-capacity feeder (hcf), shown in figure 2-9, is an optional configuration for your lps. This option allows you to customize your printer to increase its efficiency and use specialized applications. The hcf provides two additional feeder ...

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    Hardware components bypass transport the lps bypass transport option, shown in figure 2-10, enables third-party finishing equipment to connect to and interface directly with your lps. The bypass transport fits into tray 1 of the dual stacker output module configuration. Your lps and third-party fini...

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    Hardware components input subsystem the input subsystem receives print and nonprint file input through the offline interface, the oem interface, the dec interface, the ethernet interface, or the online interface. A selectable system allows a choice between operational modes. Input is obtained from t...

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    Hardware components circuits and the device circuits. They also accept control orders from the system controller and exercise the indicated functional control over the devices. The control and interface electronics communicate device status to the computer software. Imaging subsystem the imaging sub...

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    Hardware components the lps offers two output configurations: the dual stacker and the stitcher/stacker. Each configuration has a paper transport mechanism to allow paper handling. Each configuration can also offset an output set approximately 0.5 inch from the previous set. Samples are delivered to...

  • Page 35: Software Components

    3. Software components this chapter is an overview of the xerox 4050/4090/4650 laser printing systems (lps) operating system software (oss), resident languages, interfaces, and the operating system. Refer to the xerox 4450 mid-range printer product reference for information on the 4450 mrp software ...

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    Software components resident languages there are three languages resident on the lps: forms description language (fdl), interpress, and print description language (pdl). Fdl fdl is an lps resident language you use to design electronic forms. You can include logos, signature fonts, and shading in the...

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    Software components host forms description language hfdl is a host-resident forms design software package available (hfdl) on ibm mvs or vm, which allows you to create, change, and merge forms with data at the host computer system for printing. Reference refer to the xerox laser printing system form...

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    Software components table 3-2. Sysgen types sysgen type what it does . . . Mini existing operating system is modified in a manner that does not require new system file input or patching. For example, an existing feature is deactivated or reactivated, or a specification that is transparent to the ope...

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    Software components the fdl commands combine to create a forms source library (.Fsl) file, which, when compiled, becomes a form (.Frm) file. The pdl statement commands describe the job to the system. You create .Frm files for use with your forms. Reference refer to the xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps ...

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    4. Network connectivity the 4050/4090/4450/4650 laser printing systems (lps) can be connected in several environments such as ibm mainframes, dec minicomputers, and pc local area networks (lans). This chapter discusses interface connections and provides a visual overview of typical configurations wi...

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    Network connectivity oem you use the oem interface for system network architecture and synchronous data link control (sna and sdlc) protocol and for binary synchronous communications (bsc) protocol. The 871- cm and the lps resident oem interface work together to allow ascii and ebcdic data transmiss...

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    Network connectivity figure 4-1. Ibm online direct (channel) ibm channel laser printing system a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a...

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    Network connectivity network interface an ibm or ibm-compatible mainframe may be connected to an lps through a lan as shown in figure 4-3. Ethernet lan this configuration requires a front end processor, such as entire fibre 400/600, that converts the ethernet tcp/ip protocol to an ethernet xns proto...

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    Network connectivity communications interface a dec vax/vms platform can use the xpmf-vms option to connect to an lps through a dec communications interface. For a local connection, the xerox-supplied modem eliminator may be used to provide a point-to-point communications link. You can use modems to...

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    Network connectivity figure 4-5. Dec network interface a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a...

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    Network connectivity ibm pc and pc-compatible workstations pcs can be connected to an lps with a network connection (ethernet or other) or in an online configuration using third-party interface hardware and software. Ethernet interface a pc may be connected to an lps through an ethernet local area n...

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    Network connectivity figure 4-8. Pc non-ethernet network interface non-ethernet lan laser printing system a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ...

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    Network connectivity figure 4-9. Macintosh appletalk network interface communication module (shiva fastpath) appletalk lan laser printing system a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a...

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    Network connectivity sun workstations the sun workstation connects to an lps through an ethernet interface. The equipment needed for connectivity depends upon the communication protocol and the datastreams used. The workstations communicate to the lps through the xerox network system (xns) using xns...

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    Network connectivity figure 4-12. Sun ethernet interface involving tcp/ip protocol or postscript datastreams ethernet lan front end processor a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a aa a a a a...

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    Network connectivity offline connectivity for workstations an offline interface option is available for workstations. These interfaces require a front end processor as shown in figure 4-13. There are several ways of loading data onto the front end processor using magnetic media: • application job is...

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    Appendix: lps comparison the xerox 4050/4090/4650 laser printing system (lps) has many standard and optional features that distinguish it from other xerox laser printing systems. Although most print jobs are interchangeable with other xerox printers, this chapter points out the unique qualities of t...

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    Lps comparison table a-1. Lps product comparison feature 4050 4090 4650 4850 4890 4135 8790 8790 lps optional connections • online (3811/3211/4245 interface) yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes • offline (9- and 18-track tape) yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes • 871-cm: sna/sdlc and bsc (oem interface) • ...

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    Lps comparison table a-1. Lps product comparison (continued) notes : 1. Within the lps reference set, spots, dots, and pixels are used interchangeably. 2. Resolution (300 spi or 600 spi) applies to both coordinate axes. Feature 4050 4090 4650 4850 4890 4135 8790 8790 printer (continued) • stitched r...

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    Lps comparison paper sizes and special stocks if your job requires a particular paper size, make sure your lps is capable of handling it. Table a-2 identifies the paper sizes for several xerox laser printing systems. Table a-2. Lps paper handling capabilities * with variable paper size option. ** av...

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    Lps comparison if your job requires specialty paper, make sure the 4890 lps is capable of handling it. Table a-3 identifies the type of specialty paper and stock for several laser printing systems. Table a-3. Speciality paper and stock * with special materials feeder. ** high-speed paper-backed tran...

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    Lps comparison print resolution considerations since laser printing systems have different print resolution capabilities, it is important to know the print resolution functionality of your lps and of the lps on which the job was created. Table a-4 illustrates the print resolution functions of severa...

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    Glossary a3 international paper size measuring 297 by 420 mm or 11.69 by 16.54 inches. A4 international paper size measuring 210 by 297 mm or 8.27 by 11.69 inches. B4 international paper size measuring 250 by 353 mm or 9.84 by 13.9 inches. Batch processing process that allows for repetitive operatio...

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    Glossary glossary-2 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference cme entry modifying the output printing characteristics of a report on a copy-to-copy basis. Compiler software that translates instructions written in high-level language into machine language for execution by a system. Copy modific...

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    Glossary xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference glossary-3 fcb forms control buffer. Controls the vertical format of printed output. Fcp file control parameter. Fcu file conversion utility. Fdl forms description language. Lps-resident source language used to design electronic forms. See als...

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    Glossary glossary-4 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference hip host interface processor. Image area area on a physical page that may contain text or graphics. Initialize 1. To prepare a blank diskette so it can accept data. This is usually accomplished when a program is booted. 2. To set al...

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    Glossary xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference glossary-5 legal size paper size measuring 8.5 by 14 inches or 216 by 356 mm. Letter size paper size measuring 8.5 by 11 inches or 216 by 279 mm. Line feed control character that (unless set to be interpreted as a line end) causes the printing...

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    Glossary glossary-6 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference operating system software that controls the low-level tasks in a computer system, such as input or output and memory management. The operating system is always running when the computer is active. Orientation in reference to image a...

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    Glossary xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference glossary-7 portrait orientation in which text and images are positioned parallel to the short edge of the paper. Ppm pages per minute. Print description language see pdl. Print file portion of the system disk memory (up to 4 mb) reserved for t...

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    Glossary glossary-8 xerox 4050/4090/4450/4650 lps product reference string connected sequence of alphanumeric characters treated as one unit of data by a program. Syntax rules governing the structure of expressions in a programming language. System page maximum area in which text and graphics can be...

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    Index numerals 9-track magnetic tape drive, see system controller options 18-track 180 cartridge tape system, see system controller options 4245 emulation, 1-2 a audible tone, 2-8 b bypass transport, see configuration c command statements and files, 3-4 comparison, lps, a-2 to a-6 compatibility, lps...

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    Index o oem interface, 2-12, 4-2 offline connectivity, 4-12 interface, 2-12, 4-1 online interface, 2-12, 4-1 operating system software, 3-1, 3-3 output, 1-4, 1-10 processor, 3-1 subsystem, 2-13 p paper handling, 1-3, a-3 to a-5 pdl, 1-5, 3-1, 3-2 print description language, see pdl print format, 1-4...