SYSGEN OVERVIEW
OSS contents
New versions of the operating system software (OSS) are
distributed by Xerox on magnetic tapes or cartridges. These
media contain the following items:
OSS software item
Function
New system files
For enabling LPS features.
Sysgen processor
program
For loading the new system files onto
the LPS system disk and configuring
them to a particular system.
(Tapes only)
concatenated version of
the system files and
sysgen processor
For performing an online sysgen in
which the files and processor are
downloaded to the printing system
from a host computer.
Patch files
Modify the new system files for
optimal performance.
Resource and information checklist
Items you need
The following checklist will help you determine if you have all the
resources and information necessary to begin a sysgen.
To perform a full sysgen, you need the following:
•
Installed LPS
•
OSS:
9-track reel-to-reel, 18-track 3480 cartridge,
-inch cartridge
•
Font tapes:
Standard font tape
Special font tapes (including logo and signature)
•
User file tapes
•
Documentation:
OSS Program Description (-11)
LPS Reference Set.
Refer to the Related publications section of the “Introduction”
for a list of available documentation.
Information you need for full or
update sysgen
Before you begin a full or update sysgen, gather the following
information:
•
Laser image alignment coordinates
•
The number of forms, fonts, and (optionally)
graphics settings per page in your installation
•
A list of all the user files resident on the
system disks
•
A hardcopy of your current system configuration
•
Print file size
•
System disk IDs.
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XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE