Tape Client Job Submission Guide 1-11. Tape Client overviewThis chapter provides an overview of the features and functionsof the Xerox DocuPrint 2000 Series Enterprise Printing SystemLCDS Tape Client software.Features and capabilitiesFor offline operations, the input medium to the system ismagnetic tape, which may be recorded in one of a variety ofstandard vendor formats. Offline printing is handled by the TapeClient software, which is an optional part of the system software.To submit a tape job, you set up the job on the Tape Clientwindow on the controller and click START. The job is submittedto the printer through the Socket Gateway. (Refer to chapter 2,“Managing and printing jobs from the Tape Client,” for job setupand submission procedures.)The system software enables you to submit LCDS print jobs fromtape on a cartridge or open reel tape drive and print them on thesystem.Supported tapedrivesYou can submit offline jobs from the Xerox 18/36-track cartridgetape drive that is offered as an option with the system from aXerox peripheral cabinet tape drive, or from other 9-track or 36-track serial tape drives of the following supported types:• Cartridge tape drives: 3480, 3490, 3490e, 3590• Open reel drive: 9914The following tapes are supported by the Tape Client:• 18/36 track cartridge• 9-track open reelNOTE: The 26-track quarter-inch cartridge tape drive that isprovided with the system cannot be used for submitting jobsthrough the Tape Client. It is used only for loading resource files.