Xerox DocuPrint 4850 NPS, System Overview Manual

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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Customer-supplied client PC or
workstation
Users create their documents at the networked client PCs or
workstations using software applications that generate either
PostScript, HP PCL 5c or 5e, or ASCII output. When ready to print,
users submit the documents to the Printer Controller.
Customer-supplied network The customer will need to supply a network:
•
Ethernet local area network (LAN) with Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), AppleTalk, or Novell
NetWare 3.x network protocols
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Token Ring with TCP/IP, AppleTalk, or Novell Netware 3.x
network protocols
•
FDDI Fiber-Optic backbone LAN with Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or Novell NetWare 3.x
network protocols.
Note: Customers using Novell 4.1 must set the “Bindery Emulation
Mode” to be backward compatible with Novell 3.12.
DocuPrint NPS supports multiple network connectivity, that is, the
ability for protocols such as TCP/IP to run on more than one network
interface. Refer to the section “Multiple network connectivity.”
DocuPrint NPS also provides support for SNMP, the Simple Network
Management Protocol. This agent allows the connection of SNMP
manager clients to DocuPrint NPS printers. Currently, the agent
supports the Xerox PrinterMap client. This allows the operator to
view printer status information (such as the amount of loaded paper)
from a client.
Xerox-supplied Printer Controller The Printer Controller accepts the print job from the client
workstation, converts the files into page images, and sends the page
images to the printer. The user interface at the Printer Controller
allows you to perform tasks such as monitoring job status, prioritizing
jobs, and configuring the system. The optional cartridge tape drive
can be used for tasks such as backing up files. The CD-ROM drive
allows you to install the Printer Controller software and fonts.
Xerox-supplied printer interface The printer interface cable provides high-speed data transport and
communication between the Printer Controller and the printer.
Printer The printer (also known as an IOT or print engine) accepts data from
the Printer Controller and prints the document according to the print
options specified by the user. The printer also provides paper
stacking and optional finishing.
DocuPrint Network Printing System
(NPS)
The entire DocuPrint Network Printing System includes the printer,
Printer Controller, printer interface, and all appropriate software.
“DocuPrint printer” or “printer” refers to the base printer engine (IOT)
only, without the Printer Controller and interface.
Note: It is your responsibility to supply, install, and maintain
hardware and software on any host, PC, DECStation, Sun
Workstation, HP/Apollo Workstation, IBM RS/6000 Workstation, or
Macintosh system used to generate documents for printing on the
DocuPrint printers. You are also responsible for obtaining, installing,