SYSGEN OVERVIEWOSS contents New versions of the operating system software (OSS) aredistributed by Xerox on magnetic tapes or cartridges. Thesemedia contain the following items:OSS software item FunctionNew system files For enabling LPS features.Sysgen processorprogramFor loading the new system files ontothe LPS system disk and configuringthem to a particular system.(Tapes only)concatenated version ofthe system files andsysgen processorFor performing an online sysgen inwhich the files and processor aredownloaded to the printing systemfrom a host computer.Patch files Modify the new system files foroptimal performance.Resource and information checklistItems you need The following checklist will help you determine if you have all theresources 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 tapeSpecial 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 orupdate sysgen Before you begin a full or update sysgen, gather the followinginformation:• 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 thesystem disks• A hardcopy of your current system configuration• Print file size• System disk IDs.1-2 XEROX 4635 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM—SYSTEM GENERATION GUIDE