Transcription of CentreWare Internet Services Setup and User Guide
1 CentreWare Internet Services Setup and User GuideVersion CorporationCopyright 1999 by Xerox Corporation. All rights , The Document Company , the digital X logo, CentreWare , and DocuPrint are trademarks of product names and images used in this Guide may betrademarks or registered trademarks of their respectivecompanies and are hereby 1: Introduction to CentreWare Internet Servicesv1-1 Introduction to CentreWare Internet ServicesChapter1 Introduction ..1-3 Who Should Use This Guide ?..1-4 Users ..1-4 System Administrators ..1-4 What is Internet Services ? ..1-6 Print Page ..1-7 Status Page ..1-7 Properties Page ..1-7 Maintenance Page ..1-8 Assistance Page ..1-8 Introduction to CentreWare Internet Services1-2vCentreWare Internet Services Setup and User GuideNavigating in Internet Services .
2 1-9 Pages and Frames ..1-9 Page Buttons ..1-10 Where To Get Support .. Support ..1-11 Telephone Support ..1-11 IntroductionChapter 1: Introduction to CentreWare Internet Servicesv1-3 IntroductionCentreWare Internet Services is an interactive service that uses Internet technology to extend the capabilities of your DocuPrint printer using Internet technology. An HTTP server application developed by Xerox is resident on your network-enabled DocuPrint printer. This HTTP server provides access to advanced Services for the installation, configuration, and management of your DocuPrint features of CentreWare Internet Services can be accessed through client-resident software interfaces such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer version , or later, browsers. A browser allows users access to a DocuPrint printer on a network via the HTTP server by using the TCP/IP protocol.
3 You can gain access to the DocuPrint printer from a workstation by entering the printer s IP address as the URL (Universal Resource Locator) in your browser s Address or Location field. You can monitor the status of the DocuPrint printer, print documents, check or change the printer s configuration and default settings, and access online Internet Services also provides System Administrators with a faster and more efficient method of installing and upgrading software on a DocuPrint printer. Additionally, a System Administrator and other users gain access to a vast amount of supporting information available on the Should Use This Guide ?1-4vCentreWare Internet Services Setup and User GuideWho Should Use This Guide ?Users who want to perform tasks such as printing a file, and System Administrators who want to establish and modify DocuPrint printer settings can effectively use this without System Administration rights can perform the following activities using Internet Services : Use the M@iLinX capability (if available and configured) to distribute print jobs to multiple e-mail addresses and printers Check printer status information Print jobs using Internet Services Access Help and Documentation information for your AdministratorsSystem Administrators will require information that users will not.
4 For example, a user might only want to know how to print a document using Internet Services . A System Administrator will need to access information in all of the chapters of this document, to initially select options, and change others as perform administrative tasks, you must have access to your network and possess System Administrator (Admin) rights for the DocuPrint printer. In addition, you should refer to the User and System Administration documentation, both hardcopy and online, for more information pertaining to your printer. You may also need information from sources provided by network and client workstation Should Use This Guide ?Chapter 1: Introduction to CentreWare Internet Servicesv1-5 System Administrators with proper Admin rights can perform the following activities using Internet Services : Use the M@iLinX capability (if available and configured) to distribute print jobs to multiple e-mail addresses and printers.
5 A System Administrator can also set up the printer to send e-mail to certain addresses when certain events occur, such as a Consumable option needs to be replaced or Service is needed on the printer. Configure the printer Check printer status information Access maintenance information such as error logs and diagnostics information Print test patterns Print jobs using Internet Services Customize your printer for use with Internet Services Access Help and Documentation information for your is Internet Services ?1-6vCentreWare Internet Services Setup and User GuideWhat is Internet Services ? Internet Services provides a means of accessing your DocuPrint laser printer s device management and printing features over the Internet /Intranet. Along with general user tasks, many System Administration functions can be performed, allowing faster and easier set up and control of the DocuPrint printer.
6 The Internet Services interface that appears once you have gained access to it using your browser is divided into the following application pages, or tabs: Print Status Properties Maintenance following table provides a quick overview of the application pages and their primary Printer Internet Services OverviewApplication Page / TabPrimary PurposePrintSubmit a file for printing. StatusAccess General, Consumable, and Configuration status and set imaging, print, and multi-national parameters for the DocuPrint a list of active and past device faults, diagnostics information, and print test patterns on the DocuPrint and access printer registration, product home page, software upgrade and other links that provide additional DocuPrint printer information and is Internet Services ?
7 Chapter 1: Introduction to CentreWare Internet Servicesv1-7 Print PagePrint-ready documents can be submitted for printing from Internet Services via the Print page, or , PCL, or plain text print-ready files can be sent to the DocuPrint printer. You can also download a DocuPrint printer-resident print job such as a font list (PCL or PostScript), configuration sheet, or menu PageThe Status page, or tab, provides the following information about your DocuPrint printer: General status information such as paper tray contents and page counts Consumable information that includes toner, cartridge and the current status of other replaceable units Configuration status information such as current software versions, available memory, print description languages, and the status of other installed PageMany parameters that affect how the DocuPrint printer operates can be viewed and modified using the Properties page, or tab.
8 Users can view the settings contained within the Properties page, but only System Administrators can modify them. A System Administrator s user name and password is required when settings are applied in the Properties pages. Some of the many options that can be accessed by System Administrators are listed here: Imaging default settings Settings for DocuPrint Control Panel and browser languages Print default settings Ethernet, Parallel Port, and Serial Port options Settings for NetWare, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, and other network protocols Settings and options for M@iLinX (if available and configured) What is Internet Services ?1-8vCentreWare Internet Services Setup and User Guide PCL and PostScript options The ability to clone settings from one DocuPrint printer to Properties page of Internet Services contains a great deal of information, and many options and fields.
9 Use the Index icon, located at the top of Internet Services pages, to locate the item or information you PageThe Maintenance page, or tab, provides access to information and functions that can help resolve problems with the DocuPrint printer. These include: A listing of any active and past faults generated by the DocuPrint printer M@iLinX (if available and configured) log information, and alert and print statistics Diagnostics data, including general, adjustment, process control status, density rate setpoint, toner concentration, and process voltage information The ability to print printer-resident test PageThe Assistance page, or tab, provides a listing of links to websites that can be accessed directly from this page. These include: The ability to register the DocuPrint printer A link to your DocuPrint printer product home page, or pages Links to printer driver and printer software upgrade sites Links to other sites that provide additional DocuPrint printer in Internet ServicesChapter 1: Introduction to CentreWare Internet Servicesv1-9 Navigating in Internet ServicesThis section explains how to perform tasks over the Internet /Intranet.
10 It explains the Internet Services user interface and how it operates. The primary interface components are: Pages and Frames Page and FramesWhen you use your browser to access the DocuPrint printer s embedded HTTP server, the DocuPrint printer s home page appears. The home page lists the five major application areas that you can access to view or make settings on your DocuPrint printer. Clicking on an application area link displays its application area has a tab associated with it. Clicking on the tab also displays the desired page. Internet Services pages are divided into a left and right frame. The left frame contains DocuPrint printer status information, including the name, location, IP Address, and whether the printer is currently online. On the Properties pages, information in the left frame is shown in tree, or directory/folder, format.
