Xerox Document Workstation with PlotWorks Support & Software User Guide
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PlotWorks Software Components
PlotWorks consists of a group of programs that work together to create, transmit,
manage, process, scan and print your jobs. PlotWorks contains many features that
are purchased and activated seperately.
manage, process, scan and print your jobs. PlotWorks contains many features that
are purchased and activated seperately.
Depending upon your organizations needs and what features are activated, one
or more software components or features may not be available. Please see your
PlotWorks retailer for more information.
or more software components or features may not be available. Please see your
PlotWorks retailer for more information.
The following PlotWorks programs reside on the Print Server and are included
with every PlotWorks installation:
with every PlotWorks installation:
The Job Queue
The Job Queue is the heart of the PlotWorks system. All incoming jobs pass
through the Queue, where they can be prioritized, edited, and processed.
through the Queue, where they can be prioritized, edited, and processed.
The Job Editor
The Job Editor is used to create and edit electronic job tickets. Job tickets list the
images to print and their printing parameters. The Job Editor also lets you view
images, process files, and send jobs to a Job Queue.
images to print and their printing parameters. The Job Editor also lets you view
images, process files, and send jobs to a Job Queue.
The Printer Interface
The Printer Interface is used to rasterize and output each image to the selected
printer. It is also manages the printer and any attached peripherals (i.e., folders).
It provides real time feedback on many printer operations. These include
displaying information about the sheet and set printing, printer errors, media
drawer contents, and media available in inventory.
printer. It is also manages the printer and any attached peripherals (i.e., folders).
It provides real time feedback on many printer operations. These include
displaying information about the sheet and set printing, printer errors, media
drawer contents, and media available in inventory.
The Job Processor
The Job Processor corrects common errors and converts jobs to PGS
(Performance Graphics Standard) format to prepare for printing.
(Performance Graphics Standard) format to prepare for printing.
Network Polling
Network Polling monitors (polls) a set of target directories for incoming print
jobs. These are then submitted to the Queue for printing. The Network Polling
program accepts jobs submitted with job tickets or customized text order forms in
PFS files. The Network Polling can also apply default printing parameters to
single image files.
jobs. These are then submitted to the Queue for printing. The Network Polling
program accepts jobs submitted with job tickets or customized text order forms in
PFS files. The Network Polling can also apply default printing parameters to
single image files.