Konica Minolta PS JOB-SPOOLER User Manual

PageScope
Job Spooler Ver. 1.5
User’s Guide
Job Spooler

Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome........................................................................................ 1-1
Trademark Acknowledgements ................................................. 1-1
1.2 Overview ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 System Requirements.................................................................. 1-3
Server computer ........................................................................ 1-3
Client computer.......................................................................... 1-3
2 Installing/Uninstalling the PageScope Job Spooler
Server
2.1 Installing PageScope Job Spooler ............................................. 2-1
For Windows:............................................................................. 2-1
For Solaris/Linux:....................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Uninstalling PageScope Job Spooler......................................... 2-3
For Windows NT/2000:.............................................................. 2-3
For Windows XP/Server 2003:................................................... 2-3
For Solaris/Linux:....................................................................... 2-3
3 Starting Up/Quitting the PageScope Job Spooler
Server
3.1 Starting Up the Server ................................................................. 3-1
For Windows:............................................................................. 3-1
For Solaris/Linux:....................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Quitting the Server....................................................................... 3-1
For Windows:............................................................................. 3-1
For Solaris/Linux:....................................................................... 3-1
4 Using the PageScope Job Spooler Client
4.1 Accessing PageScope Job Spooler ........................................... 4-1
4.2 Logging In..................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Basic Page Structure and Common Operations ....................... 4-3
Basic page structure.................................................................. 4-3
Common buttons ....................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Device List .................................................................................... 4-4
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4.5 Logging In for Device Information .............................................. 4-5
If the user authentication function is used.................................. 4-5
If the Account Track function is used ......................................... 4-5
4.6 Managing Active Jobs ................................................................. 4-6
Displaying the “Active Job” list ................................................... 4-6
Changing the priority of a job ..................................................... 4-7
Cancelling a job ......................................................................... 4-7
4.7 Managing Boxes........................................................................... 4-8
Displaying information for a box................................................. 4-8
Displaying information for a document in a box....................... 4-10
Reprinting a document in a box ............................................... 4-11
Deleting a document in a box .................................................. 4-11
Searching for a document in a box .......................................... 4-12
4.8 Managing the Job Log ............................................................... 4-13
Displaying the job log............................................................... 4-13
Exporting the job log data ........................................................ 4-13
4.9 Device Information..................................................................... 4-14
Displaying device information .................................................. 4-14
Displaying paper tray information ............................................ 4-15
Displaying output tray information............................................ 4-15
Displaying support information................................................. 4-16
Specifying SNMP transmission settings .................................. 4-16
4.10 Accessing PageScope Web Connection.................................. 4-17
4.11 Server Setting............................................................................. 4-18
Configuration ........................................................................... 4-18
List Manager............................................................................ 4-19
Discovery Setting..................................................................... 4-19
Adding devices ........................................................................ 4-20
Security Setting........................................................................ 4-21
4.12 About ........................................................................................... 4-22
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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

This users guide provides details on using the PageScope Job Spooler. PageScope Job Spooler is a utility for managing copier (multi-functional peripherals) jobs from the network and for reprinting documents saved in boxes.

Trademark Acknowledgements

KONICA MINOLTA and the KONICA MINOLTA logo are trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.
PageScope is a trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and other countries.
All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java and Solaris are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh, and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other company and product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Copyright© 2004 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved.
The actual dialog boxes that appear in the screen may be slightly different from the screen images used in this users guide.
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In order to incorporate improvements in the product, the contents of this users guide are subject to change without notice.

1.2 Overview

PageScope Job Spooler is a system constructed of a server and clients. The server software is installed on the server, then accessed from a client by using a Web browser.
PSJS Server PSJS Client
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MFPs
The following operations can be performed by using PageScope Job Spooler.
G Displaying the list of, changing the order of, and cancelling queued
jobs (active jobs)
G Editing the print settings (job ticket) for, reprinting, and deleting a
document in a box, and displaying the job log
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1.3 System Requirements

Server computer

Operating System Hardware Run Mode
Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6a) Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Server 2003 Web Windows Server 2003 Standard
Solaris 7/8/9 (32 bit) Processor: SPARC Station or
Linux (IA32) Processor: Pentium 400 MHz

Client computer

Compatible operating systems and hardware
Processor: Pentium 400 MHz or higher Memory: 128 MB or more of RAM
Processor: Pentium 550 MHz or higher Memory: 256 MB or more of RAM
later Memory: 128 MB or more of RAM
or higher Memory: 128 MB or more of RAM
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Daemon
Daemon
Operating System Hardware
Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me
Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6a) Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows Server 2003 Web Windows Server 2003 Standard
Solaris 7/8/9 (32 bit) Processor: SPARC Station or later
Linux (IA32) Processor: Pentium 400 MHz or higher
Processor: Pentium 400 MHz or higher Memory: 128 MB or more of RAM Display: XGA (1024 × 768) or higher, 256 colors or higher
Processor: Pentium 550 MHz or higher Memory: 256 MB or more of RAM Display: XGA (1024 × 768) or higher, 256 colors or higher
Memory: 128 MB or more of RAM Display: XGA (1024 × 768) or higher, 256 colors or higher
Memory: 128 MB or more of RAM Display: XGA (1024 × 768) or higher, 256 colors or higher
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Compatible Web browsers
Operating System Hardware
Mac OS Processor: PowerPC G4 400 MHz or higher
Operating System Web Browser Remarks
Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) Windows Server 2003 Web Windows Server 2003 Standard
Solaris 7/8/9 (32 bit) Linux (IA32)
Mac OS X (10.3 or later) Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
Mac OS X (10.2) Internet Explorer 5.x or later
Mac OS X (10.1) Internet Explorer 5.x or later
Mac OS 9.x Internet Explorer 5.x or later
Memory: 64 MB or more of RAM Display: XGA (1024 × 768) or higher, 256 colors or higher
Internet Explorer 5.5 (Service Pack 2) or later Netscape 6.2.2 or later
Internet Explorer 6.x or later Netscape 6.2.2 or later
Netscape 6.2.2 or later
Safari 1.2 or later Netscape 7.1
Netscape 7.1
Safari 1.2 or later Netscape 7.02
Netscape 7.02
SUN Java2RE Version
1.4.2 or later must be installed in order to display pages in Java mode.
Java mode is not supported in the Mac OS.
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2 Installing/Uninstalling the PageScope
Job Spooler Server

2.1 Installing PageScope Job Spooler

For Windows:

1 Double-click the installer.
PSJS-X.X.X-win.exe
X.X.X indicates the version number.
2 Select the desired language, and then click the [OK] button.
3 Click the [Next] button.
4 Select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and then click
the [Next] button.
5 Select the folder where the software is to be installed, and then click
the [Next] button.
6 Type in the port number, and then click the [Install] button.
7 Click the [Done] button.
8 When a dialog box appears, confirming whether to start up
PageScope Job Spooler immediately, click the [Yes] button.
Follow the procedure described below for Windows XP SP2:
1 Click Control Panel in the Start menu.
2 Double-click the Windows Firewall icon.
3 Click the Exceptions tab.
4 Click the [Add Program...] button.
5 Click the [Browse...] button.
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6 Select the file at the following path, and then click the [Open] button.
C:\Program Files\KONICA MINOLTA\PageScope Job Spooler\jre\bin\javaw.exe
7 Check that javaw.exe is selected, and then click the [OK] button.
8 Click the [OK] button to close the Windows Firewall dialog box.

For Solaris/Linux:

Tip
In order to install the software on a workstation running Solaris or Linux, you must log in with administrator (root) permissions.
Note
Install the software within the root partition.
1 Place the installer into a folder, and then start up the installer from the
console window.
PSJS-X.X.X-solaris.bin (Solaris)
X.X.X indicates the version number.
PSJS-X.X.X-linux.bin (Linux)
X.X.X indicates the version number.
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2 Select the desired language, and then press the [Enter] key.
3 Press the [Enter] key.
4 Type in Y, and then press the [Enter] key.
5 Type in the name of the folder where the software is to be installed,
and then press the [Enter] key.
6 Type in port number, and then press the [Enter] key.
7 Press the [Enter] key.
8 When a dialog box appears, confirming whether to start up
PageScope Job Spooler immediately, type in “Y”, and then press the [Enter] key.
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2.2 Uninstalling PageScope Job Spooler

For Windows NT/2000:

1 Click the [Start] button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel”.
2 Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
3 In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select KONICA
MINOLTA PageScope Job Spooler from the list of programs, and then click the [Add/Remove] button.
For Windows 2000: Display the Add/Remove Programs dialog
box from Control Panel, select KONICA MINOLTA PageScope Job Spooler, and then click the [Change/Remove] button.
4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the
uninstallation.

For Windows XP/Server 2003:

1 Click the [Start] button, and then click Control Panel”.
2 Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
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3 In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, select KONICA
MINOLTA PageScope Job Spooler from the list of programs, and then click the [Change/Remove] button.
4 Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the
uninstallation.

For Solaris/Linux:

1 Start up the uninstaller (uninstall.bin) from the console window.
2 Press the [Enter] key.
Tip
In order to uninstall the software from a workstation running Solaris or Linux, you must log in with administrator (root) permissions.
The uninstaller (uninstall.bin) is located in the “uninstall” folder within the installed folder.
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Starting Up/Quitting the PageScope Job Spooler Server

3 Starting Up/Quitting the PageScope
Job Spooler Server

3.1 Starting Up the Server

PageScope Job Spooler starts up at the same time that the computer starts up. Therefore, the startup operation will normally not be used.

For Windows:

To start up PageScope Job Spooler, click the [Start] button, point to Programs, point to KONICA MINOLTA, point to PageScope Job Spooler, and then click PageScope Job Spooler Start”.

For Solaris/Linux:

Use the following command to start up the psjs shell in the installed folder.
psjs start

3.2 Quitting the Server

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For Windows:

To quit PageScope Job Spooler, click the [Start] button, point to Programs, point to KONICA MINOLTA, point to PageScope Job Spooler, and then click PageScope Job Spooler Stop”.

For Solaris/Linux:

Use the following command to quit the psjs shell in the installed folder.
psjs stop
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Using the PageScope Job Spooler Client

4 Using the PageScope Job Spooler
Client

4.1 Accessing PageScope Job Spooler

1 Start up the Web browser.
2 In the Address bar, type http://
<PageScope_Job_Spooler_server_IP_address>:<port_number>/”.
Example: For IP address 192.168.0.10 and port number 9070,
type http://192.168.0.10:9070/”.
3 Press the Enter key.

4.2 Logging In

1 PageScope Job Spooler starts up.
The login page appears.
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2 Beside Language, click English”.
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3 Select the login permissions.
Guest
Copiers (multi-functional products) can be accessed through the network and jobs can be managed.
Job Spooler Administrator
In addition to the operations that can performed when logged in as Guest, the settings for the PageScope Job Spooler server can be changed. (Refer to Server Setting on page 4-18.)
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4 Select the display format.
Java Mode
Displays pages constructed with the Java Applet. SUN Java2RE Version 1.4.2 or later must be installed.
HTML Mode
Displays pages constructed in the HTML format.
Note
Select HTML Mode if Sun Java2RE Version 1.4.2 or later is not installed or if the client computer is running the Macintosh operating system.
5 Click the [Login] button.
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4.3 Basic Page Structure and Common Operations

Basic page structure

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Number Element Name
1 Menu area: Main menu of PageScope Job Spooler
2 Login area: Used for specifying the conditions for logging into the device
3 Main area: Main pane of PageScope Job Spooler
4 Message area: Displays error messages and other messages

Common buttons

G [ ] (back button):
Displays the previous page. The Web browsers [Back] button cannot be used with PageScope Job Spooler.
G [ ] (refresh button):
Updates the list.
G [ ] (help button):
Displays help information on a separate page.
G [ ] (export button):
Exports the displayed information into a CSV file.
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4.4 Device List

A list of devices detected by PageScope Job Spooler can be displayed.
For details on searching for devices, refer to Discovery Setting on page 4-19.
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4.5 Logging In for Device Information

Double-click a device in the Device List to display it in the login area.
The login procedure differs depending on the device settings.

If the user authentication function is used

1 Select either Public User or Box Administrator, and then type in the
user name.
2 Type in the password, and then click the [Login] button.
If Public User was selected, the password is not necessary.Depending on the device settings, Public User or Box
Administrator cannot be used.

If the Account Track function is used

1 Type in the account name.
2 Type in the password, and then click the [Login] button.
Note
Depending on the device settings, it may not be necessary to type in the account name.
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4.6 Managing Active Jobs

Displaying the “Active Job” list

A list of queued jobs can be displayed.
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Tip
Print, Send (Scanner), Send (FAX), Receive (FAX), and Save to Memory can be selected from the drop-down menu.
Note
If the user authentication function is used with the device, the information that is displayed differs depending on the user that has logged in.
G Public User
Only the document names of jobs for the Public user are displayed, and the document names of jobs for other users are not displayed.
G Box Administrator
The document names of all jobs are displayed.
G Specified user name
The document names of jobs for the Public user and the specified user are displayed, and the document names of jobs for other users are not displayed.
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Changing the priority of a job

The order that queued jobs are processed can be changed.
Follow the procedure described below to change the processing priority of a job.
Tip
The priority can be changed only for copy and print jobs queued for printing.
1 From the Active Job list, select the job whose priority you wish to
change.
2 Click the [Top] or the [Up 1 Level] button.
To give the selected job the highest priority, click the [Top] button.
To move the selected job one position higher, click the [Up 1 Level] button.

Cancelling a job

A queued job can be cancelled.
Follow the procedure described below to cancel a job.
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Tip
Fax jobs cannot be cancelled.
The device may be set so that the active jobs of other users cannot be cancelled.
1 From the Active Job list, select the job that you wish to cancel.
2 Click the [Cancel] button.
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4.7 Managing Boxes

Displaying information for a box

The Box function of a device can be accessed.
1 Click the Box tab.
2 With some devices, double-click the desired user name.
If a dialog box for entering the password appear, type in the
password, and then click the [OK] button.
With some devices, this step is unnecessary.
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3 Double-click the desired box name.
Box names with a key icon beside them have been set up with a
password. In the dialog box for entering the password, type in the password, and then click the [OK] button.
The list of box information appears.
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Note
If the user authentication function is used with the device, the information that is displayed differs depending on the user that has logged in.
G Public User
Only boxes that can be accessed by the Public user are displayed.
G Box Administrator
All boxes are displayed.
G Specified user name
Only boxes that can be accessed by the Public user and the specified user are displayed.
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Displaying information for a document in a box

Double-click the desired box name.
Box names with a key icon beside them have been set up with a password. In the dialog box for entering the password, type in the password, and then click the [OK] button.
The list of documents saved in the box appears.
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Reprinting a document in a box

A document saved in a box can be printed again. At this time, the print settings (job ticket) can also be edited.
1 Select the document that you wish to print again.
2 Click the [Reprint] button.
The Print Setting page can also be displayed by double-clicking
the document that you wish to reprint.
The Print Setting page appears.
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3 Specify the necessary print settings.
The settings that can be specified differ depending on the functions
and options that the device is equipped with.
4 To save the new print settings, select the Save Setting check box.
5 Click the [Apply] button.

Deleting a document in a box

A document saved in a box can be deleted.
1 Select the document that you wish to delete.
2 Click the [Delete] button.
3 In the confirmation message dialog box, click the [OK] button.
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Searching for a document in a box

The documents in a box can be searched to display the specified information.
1 Click the [Find] button.
2 Select the check boxes for the desired options, and then type in the
search conditions.
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3 Click the [Apply] button.
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4.8 Managing the Job Log

Displaying the job log

The job log can be displayed.
Click the Completed Job tab.
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Note
If the user authentication function is used with the device, the information that is displayed differs depending on the user that has logged in.
G Public User
Only the document names of jobs for the Public user are displayed, and the document names of jobs for other users are not displayed.
G Box Administrator
The document names of all jobs are displayed.
G Specified user name
The document names of jobs for the Public user and the specified user are displayed, and the document names of jobs for other users are not displayed.

Exporting the job log data

The job log data can be exported into a CSV file.
Click [ ] (export button).
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4.9 Device Information

Click the [System] button to check information on the device and the installed options.

Displaying device information

Information on the devices can be displayed.
Click the “Summary tab.
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Displaying paper tray information

Information on the paper trays can be displayed.
Click the “Input Tray tab.

Displaying output tray information

Information on the output trays can be displayed.
Click the “Output Tray tab.
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Displaying support information

Support information for the device can be displayed.
Click the “Support tab.

Specifying SNMP transmission settings

Settings for SNMP transmission between the PageScope Job Spooler server and the PageScope Job Spooler client can be specified.
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1 Click the SNMP Setting tab.
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2 Specify the necessary settings.
Port Number
Specify a value between 1 and 65535 for the port number of the device using SNMP transmission.
Read Community Name
Specify the read community name used for SNMPv1 transmission.
User Name
Specify the user name used for SNMPv3 transmission.
Context Name
Specify the context name used for SNMPv3 transmission.
Security Level
Select NoAuth/NoPriv, Auth/NoPriv or Auth/Priv as the security level for SNMPv3 transmission.
Authentication Password
Specify the password if “Auth/NoPriv” or “Auth/Priv” was selected as the security level.
Privacy Password
Specify the password if “Auth/Priv” was selected as the security level.
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These parameters do not appear when PageScope Job Spooler server is logged in as “Guest”.
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4.10 Accessing PageScope Web Connection

The Web page for the device can be accessed.
Click the [Web Connection] button.
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4.11 Server Setting

Configuration

Basic settings for the PageScope Job Spooler server can be specified.
G Port Number
Specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default setting is “9070”.
G Administrator Password
Specify a maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters. The default setting is “admin”.
G Device List (min.)
Specify a time period between 1 and 99 minutes. The default setting is 10 minutes.
G SNMP Communication Setting
Timeout (sec.): Specify a time period between 1 and 99 seconds. The default setting is 5 seconds. Retries: Specify a value between 0 and 9. The default setting is 0 times.
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List Manager

Devices that you do not wish to appear in the device list can be deleted.
1 Double-click List Manager”.
2 Select the check box for each device to be deleted.
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3 Click the [Apply] button.

Discovery Setting

Settings for searching for devices can be specified.
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G Discovery Network Range
Specify the range on the network for searching for devices.
G Discovery Interval
Specify the interval for searching for devices.
G Last Discovery Time
The most recent time when devices were searched for is displayed.
G SNMP Setting
Specify the read community name and port number for SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 transmissions.
G Discovery Now
Click this button to immediately search for devices.

Adding devices

Devices to be managed can be manually added.
1 Double-click Add Device”.
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2 Specify the settings for the device to be added.
IP Address
Type in the IP address of the device to be added.
Port Number
Specify a value between 1 and 65535 for the port number of the device using SNMP transmission. The default setting is “161”.
Read Community Name
Specify the read community name used for SNMPv1 transmission.
User Name
Specify the user name used for SNMPv3 transmission.
Context Name
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Specify the context name used for SNMPv3 transmission.
Security Level
Select NoAuth/NoPriv, Auth/NoPriv or Auth/Priv as the security level for SNMPv3 transmission.
Authentication Password
Specify the password if “Auth/NoPriv” or “Auth/Priv” was selected as the security level.
Privacy Password
Specify the password if “Auth/Priv” was selected as the security level.
3 Click the [Apply] button.

Security Setting

1 Double-click Security Setting”.
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SSL Setting
Select whether to enable or disable SSL transmission. Specify a value between 1 and 65535 for the HTTPS port number. The default setting is “9071”.
Other Setting
Specify the logout time. The default setting is “Off”.
Note
After an SSL setting is specified, restart the PageScope Job Spooler server.
Do not set the HTTPS port number to 59070 or the same port number specified with the PageScope Job Spooler server.
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4.12 About

Double-click About”.
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http://konicaminolta.com
Copyright
2005.124343-PS106-03
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