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Table of Contents Introduction vii DocuPrint IPS 7.1 new features viii Document scope and organization viii Intended audience viii For additional information... ix Xerox reference manuals ix IBM reference manuals xi 1. DocuPrint IPS overview 1-1 DocuPrint IPS printer capabilities 1-2 Application examples 1-2 Document types 1-7 2. AFP summary 2-1 What is AFP? 2-1 AFP resources 2-2 AFP architecture 2-4 PSF platforms 2-6 Mainframe connections 2-7 AS/400 connections 2-10 RS/6000 connections 2-12 Inf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. DocuPrint IPS system 3-1 DocuPrint IPS summary 3-1 DocuPrint IPS architecture 3-4 Data towers 3-5 Resource towers 3-6 Product capabilities 3-7 Connectivity solutions 3-10 4. IPS application migration 4-1 Where do application resources reside? 4-1 Resource creation packages and programs 4-1 IBM 4-2 Elixir 4-2 ISIS 4-4 PReS 4-5 Fonts 4-7 Printer-resident fonts versus downloading fonts 4-7 IBM AFP font collection 4-7 240 versus 300 pel libraries 4-8 Custom fonts 4-9 Font conver

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICR applications 5-12 MICR printing on the DocuPrint 96, 4635, and 180 MICR IPS printers 5-12 Xerox E13B and CMC-7 MICR fonts 5-13 MICR application resources 5-14 Security features 5-14 Input and output tray processing 5-15 Feeding and finishing 5-17 Enterprise Printing Option/Switching modes 5-19 6. Commonly asked questions 6-1 How do the DocuPrint IPS printers compare to the XPAF solution? 6-1 How do I power on the DocuPrint IPS printer components? 6-1 The trays on my DocuP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS vi IPS SOLUTIONS GUIDE

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Introduction The DocuPrint IPDS Printing System (IPS) series of printers is a full family of Xerox production printers for printing in an Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) environment. DocuPrint IPS printers provide a variety of features that add value to enterprise printing operations. To ensure that customers maximize their investment in Xerox technology, this document provides expanded information about performing specific tasks or following certain procedures beyond those found in

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INTRODUCTION DocuPrint IPS 7.1 features (continued)  DFA segment management  Front end resolution setting for print datastream  Alternate shading. Document scope and organization This document provides expanded information for a variety of topics relating to the DocuPrint IPS software, version 7.1. Some topics are discussed in sufficient detail to allow the reader to complete tasks without additional documentation. Other topics contain key information, then point to detailed documentatio

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INTRODUCTION Intended audience The primary audience for this document is the systems analyst or application programmer who:  is responsible for migrating existing and/or creating new AFP applications to effectively use the unique features of the Xerox DocuPrint IPS series of printers.  defines enterprise production printing goals and objectives.  installs, customizes, maintains, and troubleshoots Xerox DocuPrint IPS printer applications.  supports end-user groups in application developme

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INTRODUCTION For additional information... Additional documentation related to the DocuPrint IPS printers is available from Xerox. You can request these publications from your Xerox representative. Note that the publication numbers shown are current as of the date this document was published. For the most current publication numbers, contact your Xerox representative. You may also obtain information about DocuPrint IPS printers from the Xerox Corporation web page at this URL: www.xerox.com/

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INTRODUCTION DocuPrint 96/4635/180 Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS Installation Planning Guide (721P88230) helps you plan the installation of DocuPrint 96, 4635 and/or 180 printers at your site. Xerox DocuPrint 964635/180 IPS Guide to Configuring and Managing the System (721P88170) explains how to configure the DocuPrint 96, 4635 and/or 180 printers and how to manage the system when printing. Xerox DocuPrint 96/4635/180 IPS System Overview Guide (721P88150) describes the features and funct

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INTRODUCTION IBM reference manuals If you require further information about the various AFP products and system architectures, refer to these IBM publications. Note that the publication numbers shown are current as of the date this document was published. For the most current publication numbers, contact IBM. Guide to Advanced Function Presentation (G544-3876-00) contains a comprehensive overview of AFP and AFP concepts. Mixed Object Document Content Architecture Reference (SC31- 6802-04) d

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INTRODUCTION Intelligent Printer Data Stream Reference (S544-3417-05) describes the functions and composition of elements sent to printers that support the IPDS architecture. Bar Code Object Content Architecture Reference (S544-3766-02) describes the functions and services associated with Bar Code Object Content Architecture (BCOCA). Font Object Content Architecture Reference (S544-3285-03) describes the functions and services associated with Font Object Content Architecture (FOCA). Graphi

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INTRODUCTION xiv DOCUPRINT IPS SOLUTIONS GUIDE

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1. 1DocuPrint IPS overview In many instances, the documents your company generates are the only contact you have with your customers. Therefore, you need to be able to use the most effective and high quality printer features available to maintain a competitive edge. Your company may also produce reports for internal use. Your print shop personnel may work around the clock in order to provide the high volume of documents for distribution throughout the company. It’s times like these when the

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DOCUPRINT IPS OVERVIEW DocuPrint IPS printer capabilities For a summary of printer specifications for the DocuPrint IPS printer series, refer to Appendix A, “DocuPrint IPS printer capabilities.” Application examples How can your company benefit from the unique Xerox value-added features available on DocuPrint IPS printers? Some examples include:  Highlight color conditionally invoked by variable data can offer a competitive advantage.  Although 240 dpi printing has been acceptable in the p

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DOCUPRINT IPS OVERVIEW When printed to the DocuPrint 96 MICR, 4635 MICR, and 180 MICR IPS printers, you can access the Xerox AFP MICR fonts to print the MICR line at the same time the other information is being printed. The MICR applications are securely processed and printed centrally on the production-class DocuPrint 96 MICR, 4635 MICR, and 180 MICR IPS printers. This not only saves printing and processing time, it also allows you to use blank security stock. By combining leading-edge l

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DOCUPRINT IPS OVERVIEW For this application, you could use the DocuPrint 4850 IPS or 4890 IPS printers. These printers accept the AFP IPDS data stream and print the policies, duplex or simplex, normal or tumble, with full-page highlight color, even in stapled booklets, at up to 92 images per minute. The printed policies are then ready for immediate processing by automated distribution equipment. How does this functionality benefit your company? By adding highlight color to graphs and chart

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DOCUPRINT IPS OVERVIEW Manufacturing For this example, let’s assume you have customers in North America and in Europe. Your customers in North America expect to receive the documentation you provide with your parts on US letter (8-1/2 by 11 inch) paper. However, your customers in Europe have requested that they receive their documentation on A4 paper. In addition, the document covers need to be printed on a card stock heavier than the rest of the pages, and the whole should be a stapled do

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DOCUPRINT IPS OVERVIEW Banking Many banks now handle mutual fund or financing and investment accounts for their customers. As a result, the customers are requesting more detailed and easier to read statements. The DocuPrint IPS printers allow you to incorporate highlight color printing to highlight critical information that needs to be pointed out to the customer. Also, the higher print resolution of DocuPrint IPS printers allows you to create high quality color graphics to help the custo