Controller components and optionsInstallation Planning Guide 2-7• Cartridge tape drive: The Sun Ultra 60 offers an optional 8GB, 4 mm external SCSI cartridge tape drive. Unlike thediskette and CD drives, this tape drive is not an input sourcefor print jobs or for any other data or application. It providesthe service representative with another means of loadingsystem maintenance files or saving diagnostic information.Keyboard The keyboard consists of alphanumeric keys similar to atypewriter, symbols and special character keys, an extendedcharacter set, and function keys. The keyboard is one of yourmain methods of communicating with the printer. You can usethe keyboard to make selections, and to enter commands thatcontrol functions such as requesting sample prints, or shuttingdown the system.Mouse The mouse is another main method of communicating with theprinter.Display monitor The display monitor has a high-resolution color screen, whichdisplays the user interface screen.NOTE: For information on channel-attached systems, refer tothe chapter, “IPDS printing environment”.NOTE: Printer controller hardware configurations are subject toupgrade.Printer controller software and fontsThe installation of printer controller software is performed by yourservice representative once all the hardware components are inplace and properly connected. The following is a summary ofmajor software components installed on the printer controller:• Xerox printer controller software– UNIX Sun operating systemNOTE: The Sun operating system used on the controlleris based on the standard Sun operating system; however,it has been customized for use with the Xerox printercontroller. Therefore, not all standard Sun operatingsystem features are available.
