Xerox 6279 Printer Management Tool Setup Guide

FreeFlow® Accxes® Print Server V15.0
August 2010
701P50918

Xerox® FreeFlow® Accxes® Print Server
and Web Printer Management Tool

Setup Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction................................................................................................1-1

System Requirements.........................................................................................................1-2

Small Networks........................................................................................................1-2

Larger Networks......................................................................................................1-2

Prerequisite Knowledge.....................................................................................................1-2

Related Information Sources and CDs........................................................................1-3

Using This Guide..................................................................................................................1-3

Prerequisite Knowledge........................................................................................1-4

Web Printer Management Tool Overview...................................................................1-4

2 Getting Started with the Web Printer Management

Tool.................................................................................................................2-1

Prerequisites to Accessing Web Printer Management Tool.................................2-1

Check Proxy Connections..................................................................................................2-2

Internet Explorer.....................................................................................................2-2

Firefox..........................................................................................................................2-2

Configure your Network Connections..........................................................................2-2

TCP/IP..........................................................................................................................2-2

On the Web Printer Management Tool.............................................2-2

On the 6204 Printer User Interface...................................................2-3

On the 6279, 6604/6605, and 6622 Printer User

Interface.................................................................................................2-3

Enable DHCP.............................................................................................................2-3

On the Web Printer Management Tool.............................................2-3

On the 6204 Printer User Interface...................................................2-4

On the 6279, 6604/6605, and 6622 Printer User

Interface.................................................................................................2-4

On the 7142 Operator Panel.................................................................2-4

Starting the Web Printer Management Tool.............................................................2-4

Viewing the Printer Queue Tab Set..................................................................2-5

Job Queue....................................................................................................2-5

Hold Queue..................................................................................................2-5

Active Queue ..............................................................................................2-5

Reprint Queue.............................................................................................2-6

TotalAccxes Queue....................................................................................2-6

Security....................................................................................................................................2-7

Changing the System Password........................................................................2-7

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In the Web Printer Management Tool..............................................2-7

Scan Destinations...................................................................................................2-7

Scan to File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Destination..........................2-7

Remote File Naming................................................................................2-8

Scan to TotalAccxes..................................................................................2-9

Disk Image Overwrite.........................................................................................2-10

InstantAccxes........................................................................................................2-11

3 Configuration and Settings Test Print...............................................3-1

Test Print..................................................................................................................................3-2

From the Web Printer Management Tool.....................................................3-2

From the 6279, 6604/6605, and 6622 Printer...........................................3-2

Configuration Test Print Sample....................................................................................3-2

Configuration Test Print Details.....................................................................................3-3

Controller Configuration......................................................................................3-3

Optional Controller Features..............................................................................3-4

Xerox Wide Format Printers and Scan Systems.............................3-4

Print Engine Configuration.................................................................................3-5

Installed Media.......................................................................................................3-5

Communication Parameters..............................................................................3-5

Scanner Configuration..........................................................................................3-5

6279 Wide Format....................................................................................3-5

Finisher Configuration..........................................................................................3-5

Settings Test Print Sample................................................................................................3-6

System Settings.......................................................................................................3-6

Processing Defaults................................................................................................3-7

4 Printer Setup................................................................................................4-1

Configuration Settings.......................................................................................................4-1

Table 4.1 Configuration Settings......................................................................4-1

Emulation Settings..............................................................................................................4-2

Table 4.2 Emulation Settings ............................................................................4-2

Configuring System Defaults...........................................................................................4-2

Table 4.3 System Defaults...................................................................................4-3

Utility Settings .....................................................................................................................4-4

Table 4.4 Utility Settings.....................................................................................4-4

5 Driver and Client Software Installation............................................5-1

Client Tools Overview..........................................................................................................5-1

Overview.....................................................................................................................5-1

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Installation................................................................................................................5-1

Account Management Tool Overview..........................................................................5-1

Overview.....................................................................................................................5-1

Installation................................................................................................................5-1

Drivers.......................................................................................................................................5-2

Installation................................................................................................................5-2

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Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to provide experienced System Administrators with the
required information for setting up a Xerox Wide Format Printer within a variety of
network environments.

FreeFlow® Accxes® Version 15.0 supports the following printers:

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• 7142

Although not all tasks are required for setup within every network environment, the
typical communications setup tasks include:

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6204

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6279

6604/6605 Solution

6622 Solution

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• Installing the print drivers

• Setting up the remote printer, including changing the password and setting the printer

defaults in the Web Printer Management Tool

• Printing a printer configuration test print.

• Installing the Accxes Client Tools (ACT) on user workstations, which enables users to

send print jobs that can override the default printer settings.

• Installing the Account Management Tool (AMT) on one workstation, from which
media usage data and scanner usage data are retrieved from the printers controller.

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System Requirements

There are several important system requirements for setting up network printing,
including:

• A working knowledge of your network operating environment

• A workstation with the appropriate operating system software installed

• The proper TCP/IP protocol settings configured for network connectivity

• Network cabling that is compliant with Ethernet specifications for the environment

in which the printer is installed

Small Networks

For small networks consisting of several network-connected devices/workstations and a
single hub, it is necessary to set up the printer with an individual IP Address and a Subnet
Mask. The Subnet Mask must match all the other local area network-connected
workstations in use. Unless a router (Gateway) is being used to gain access to the larger
wide area network, a default Gateway address is not needed.

Larger Networks

For Larger Networks consisting of many network-connected devices/workstations, with
multiple hubs and routers, it is mandatory to set up the printer with an individual IP
Address and Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask must match the subnet that the printer is
on. The Gateway address is the router address that the printer uses to gain access to
the larger, wide area network.

NOTE

The IP address and Subnet Mask can be setup automatically using the Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This is accomplished once the network
connection is configured via DHCP. Refer to Chapter 2 in this guide for details.

Prerequisite Knowledge

The Xerox FreeFlow® Accxes® Wide Format Print Server v15.0 works with the following
monochrome Xerox Wide Format printers: the 6204®, 6279®, 6604/6605 Solution™, and
6622 Solutions™. This robust, sophisticated and easy to use image processing print server

provides significant value to customer operations while ensuring fast, productive top
quality results in every print or scan job.

FreeFlow Accxes Print Server operations are conducted through the copy and print system
User Interface, Web Printer Management Tool, FreeFlow Accxes Client Tools, and printer
drivers.

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Two gigabytes or more of Random Access Memory (RAM) delivers high performance
when Ripping even the largest files, and the FreeFlow Accxes system architecture ensures
full concurrency for all operations. This means it can RIP (process) files, manage copy
and print queues, accept scanner input, and run all other system operations
simultaneously, without any loss of system performance. And it performs better than
any other image processing print server.

Related Information Sources and CDs

We provide the following documentation to help you make optimum use of the machine.

Quick Start Guide: The Quick Start Guide introduces the main features of the machine
and provides basic operating instructions. It also is provided in PDF format on the CD.

CD-ROMs: Several CDs are provided with the machine, including the following:

• Documentation CD: The Documentation CD contains the Copier/Printer User Guide
in PDF format, and installation instructions for client and driver software. The user
guides for the client and driver software are included with the respective software.

• Driver Software CD: The Driver Software CD contains the version 15.0 PostScript
driver (functionality must be enabled using a Feature Key), version 15.0 HP-GL/2
driver, and driver installer (for PostScript and HP-GL/2).

• Client Software CD: The Client Software CD contains the version 15.0 Accxes Client
Tools software and the Account Management Tool software.

NOTE

Drivers for AutoCAD 2007 - 2010 are on the AutoCAD CD.

Using This Guide

This guide uses the following conventions:

• Press Key - Within procedures, the names of keys to be pressed are bold The name
of the key should be as it appears on the keyboard. For example, Press Esc.

• Select option - Within procedures, the term select can represent various methods of
launching a feature; the option to be selected is bold.

• The statement Open object denotes the same action as Select Object and double-click.

• Select option > option - Multiple options are separated by a bracket. For example,

select Start > Run > cmd.

• <variable information> - Variable information is enclosed in brackets and lower case.
Replace the text with the actual value. For example, type <name> in the text field.

• Document title - Document names are shown in italics. For example, the Xerox
FreeFlow Accxes Print Server and Web Printer Management Tool.

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NOTE

A note is a paragraph (separate from the body text) containing related information
that merits emphasis.

WARNING

A warning indicates that an injury or loss of life may occur if an operating or
maintenance procedure, practice, or condition is not strictly observed.

CAUTION

A caution indicates that damage or destruction to hardware, software, or your data
could occur if an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition is not
strictly observed.

Prerequisite Knowledge

What does Accxes do for you? Accxes is a Raster Image Processor (RIP). Accxes receives
requests from various sources, including a client, using one of our print drivers, processes
the request, and then sends the information to the printer.

Web Printer Management Tool Overview

As part of the FreeFlow Accxes firmware, the Web Printer Management Tool is accessed
from your workstation using any of the following web browser software:

• Internet Explorer 8.0 (minimum or greater is required)

• Mozilla Firefox 3.6 (minimum or greater is required)

• Apple Safari 5.0 (minimum or greater is required)

• Google Chrome 5.0 (minimum or greater is required)

Later versions of the above software releases are applicable as well.

The instructions provided are specifically written for the most commonly used Windows
Internet Explorer browser and differ if you are using another browser software. It is
assumed that System Administrators have a basic knowledge of their browser software.

The Web Printer Management Tool enables three major functions:

• Print job management and job status tracking

• Remote control over the printer default settings

• A method to enable job accounting for printed, copied, and scanned jobs. A System

Administrator can track media usage data and save it to the FreeFlow Accxes controller
job log file. The data is then retrievable via an external account server, such as the
Account Management Tool (AMT).

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Getting Started with the Web Printer Management Tool

This section of the Setup Guide provides detailed instructions on how to use the Web
Printer Management Tool.

At installation, the Service Representative configures machine settings and outputs a
Test Print page with the final configuration information. This Test Print page provides
useful information regarding the printer software and features configured for your
customized Wide Format environment. It can be found in the same location as the
Service Log. Once you have changed the default settings to your liking, reprint the Test
Page to keep current details for future references. The IP Address of the printer is often
required information.

NOTE

The IP Address is needed several times in this Setup Guide. Keep the Test Print page
handy as you proceed.

Prerequisites to Accessing Web Printer Management Tool

• Check and change your browser setting, so that it does not try to access the FreeFlow
Accxes controller through a proxy server.

• Configure your Network Connections.

Verify these settings and configurations are correct prior to accessing the Web Printer
Management Tool.

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Check Proxy Connections

Internet Explorer

To deselect a Proxy connection in Internet Explorer, perform the following steps:

1. In the Web browser, select Tools > Internet Options.

2. Click the Connections tab.

3. Click LAN Settings.

4. In the Proxy server section, deselect the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box.

5. Click OK.

Firefox

To deselect a Proxy connection in Firefox, perform the following steps:

1. In the Web browser, select Tools > Options.

2. Select Advanced.

3. Select the Network tab.

4. Select Settings.

5. Select No Proxy.

6. Click OK twice to finish.

Configure your Network Connections

TCP/IP

Prior to communicating with your FreeFlow Accxes scanner and printer, the FreeFlow
Accxes controller needs to be configured to the network.

The TCP/IP communication parameters include:

• NetMask

• Ethernet TCP/IP Address

• Ethernet TCP/IP Gateway

Check your Configuration Test Print to see that the TCP/IP settings are correct for your
system.

On the Web Printer Management Tool

1. Select Configuration > Network.

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