Xerox 4050 Operator's Manual

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PRINTING JOBSStarting a print jobBefore starting a print job, make sure the system is set upproperly for that job. Follow the steps in the “Printing task flowoverview” at the beginning of this chapter.You start a print job by entering the START command at thesystem controller keyboard. The procedure for starting an offlineor online print job differs from the procedure for starting a printjob in the HIP queue.Starting an offline or online print jobThe job descriptor entry (JDE) contains information the systemneeds to print the job, including the form data, fonts, name andlocation of the data file, and so forth. The JDE may be stored ina job descriptor library (JDL) file. The person who programmedthe job provides the names of these files.The JDE file must reside on the system disk. You may need tofirst copy the JDE file and any other necessary non-data files(such as fonts and forms) to the system disk before starting thejob. Refer to the “Copying and backing up files” section of the“Printer maintenance” chapter).The job data may be read off a magnetic tape (for offline jobs) orsent through the host channel (for channel-attached host onlinejobs). When you enter the START command, the system looksfor the data file specified in the JDE on the physical tape drive,selected when setting up the print job source in the case ofoffline jobs, or in the host channel. Refer to the “Receivingoffline jobs” section in the “Setting up print job sources”chapter.Enter the START command:START [[jdename][,[jdlname][,S|M][,copies][,REPORTS:r1,r2...][INTERPRESS]]]jdenameThe name of the JDE containing the job information. Thejdename is usually provided by the person who created thejob.jdlnameThe name of the JDL file containing the JDE specified in thefirst parameter. The jdlname is usually provided by theperson who created the job.[S|M]This option pertains to print jobs on tape or cartridge(offline) only.SSpecifies single report mode, which processes only onereport at a time. Use this mode when changes must bemade to the job specification from one job to the next.M (default)Specifies multiple report mode, which processes allreports without stopping.copiesThe number of copies of each report requested.4-4 XEROX 4050/4090/4450/4650 LPS OPERATOR GUIDE