Settings from a PC (D460 Only)

This category describes how to set up the machine and check the machine status by using the Remote UI.



System Requirements

The Remote UI has been confirmed to work in the following system environments.


Windows

  • OS
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Web Browser
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Macintosh

  • OS
  • Mac OS X 10.3 or later, except Mac OS X Classic environment
  • Web Browser
  • Safari 1.3.2 or later


Using the Remote UI

The Remote UI software enables you to access and manage the machine connected to a network using a web browser.

  • Check the machine status from a network computer
  • Set and control the machine from a computer

Starting the Remote UI


Starting the Remote UI

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To start the Remote UI, follow the procedure described below.


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  1. Prepare the Network.

Set up the machine for use in a network, then connect the machine and the computer to your network router or a hub.

  1. Start the web browser.
  1. Enter the IP address of the machine in [Address] or [Location], then press [Enter] on the keyboard.

Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/

For details on how to check the IP address, see "Confirming IPv4 Address Settings and Checking IPv4 Connection" or "Confirming IPv6 Address Settings."

The Remote UI screen appears.

  1. Enter the required data.

The required data differ depending on the authentication mode you are using.

  • For default settings:
  • 1. Select [Administrator Mode] or [End-User Mode].

  • If you want to change various settings, select [Administrator Mode]. Selecting [End-User Mode], you cannot change the settings.
  • 2. In case of End-User Mode, enter the User Name.

  • In case that system manager password is set:
  • 1. Select [Administrator Mode] or [End-User Mode].

  • If you want to change various settings, select [Administrator Mode]. Selecting [End-User Mode], you cannot change the settings.
  • 2. Enter the System Manager password or user name.

  1. Click [OK].

[Device] - [Status] page is displayed when you logon the Remote UI.

1 Displays the current status of the machine, etc.
2 Takes you to the Remote UI top page.
3 Displays the online help for the Remote UI.
4 Displays the current status of print jobs, etc.
5 Takes you back to the top of a current page.
6 Displays a list of settings for the machine, etc.


Checking Device Status and Information

You can view the current status of the machine and also information about the administrator in charge of the machine, the installation location and various machine settings.


Checking Device Status

Changing Paper Settings


Checking Device Information

Checking Device Features

Checking Network Settings

Changing Network Settings


Checking Counter Check


Checking Device Status

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  1. Select [Status] from the menu under [Device].
    If [Status] is not displayed, click [Device].

The [Status] appears displaying the current status of the machine and any error messages. To check details of errors, click [Error Information].



Changing Paper Settings

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  1. Select [Status] from the menu under [Device] → click [Change].

If [Status] is not displayed, click [Device].

  1. Specify all the necessary fields → click [OK].

Multi-Purpose Tray: Sets the paper size and type on the multi-purpose tray.
Cassette: Sets the paper size and type on the paper cassette.



Checking Device Information

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  1. Select [Information] from the menu under [Device].
    If [Information] is not displayed, click [Device].

The [Information] appears displaying information related to the machine, such as the system manager's information and the location of the machine.



Checking Device Features

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  1. Select [Features] from the menu under [Device].
    If [Features] is not displayed, click [Device].

The [Features] appears displaying following items depending on the current system configuration:

  • Maximum Print Speed
  • Total RAM Size
  • Available RAM Size
  • Number of Cassette


Checking Network Settings

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  1. Select [Network] from the menu under [Device].
    If [Network] is not displayed, click [Device].

The [Network] appears displaying information about the network interface and any network protocols that are enabled.



Changing Network Settings

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  1. Select [Network] from the menu under [Device] → click [Change].

If [Network] is not displayed, click [Device].

  1. Specify all the necessary fields → click [OK].

Startup Time Settings: Sets the time period required to delay the startup of network communications for the machine.
TCP/IP Settings: Sets TCP/IP network.
Permitted Receiving MAC Address Settings: Sets whether to activate an IP address filter.
Permitted Receiving MAC Address Settings: Sets whether to activate a MAC address filter.
SNMP Settings: Sets detailed information about SNMP.
Ethernet Driver Settings: Specifies the type of network connection.

  • If you are changing the Network Settings, the machine must be restarted to enable the settings. Turn OFF the machine and wait for at least 10 seconds before turning it ON again.


Checking Counter Check

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  1. Select [Counter Check] from the menu under [Device].
    If [Counter Check] is not displayed, click [Device].

The [Counter Check] appears displaying the total number of pages that have been output for printing, copying, and received job printing.



Job Management

The Remote UI enables you to manage print jobs. It also enables you to view the sending and receiving results of jobs.


Managing Print Jobs


Managing Print Jobs

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You can use the Remote UI to manage print jobs that are being processed by the machine, or are held in the print queue.


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  • If [Permit End-user's Job Operation] is not selected in [Register ID and Password] or [Register Password] in [Edit] in [System Settings] under [Menu], you cannot delete any print jobs when the machine is in the End-User Mode. If [Permit End-user's Job Operation] is selected, you can delete print jobs for which you have owner privileges. (See "Customizing System Settings.")
  1. Click [Job Status] → select [Print Job] from the menu that appears under [Job Status].

A list of print jobs waiting or being by the machine appears.

  1. To delete a print job, click [Delete] next to the desired job.
  • You cannot recover the job once it is deleted.


Customizing System Settings

The Remote UI enables you to specify the machine's system settings.


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  • You can also access the System Setting from the Operation Panel of the machine. For details, see "Machine Settings."
  1. Click [Menu] → select [System Settings] from the menu that appears under [Menu] → click [Edit].

  1. Enter the necessary information → click [OK].



  • 1. Click [Register Password].


  • 2. Specify the necessary fields → click [OK].

Set Password: Set the System Manager Password to protect the contents of <System Settings>. Once the System Manager Password is set, they must be entered when you access the <System Settings> menu from the operation panel, or when you logon the Remote UI.
System Manager Password: Enter a number (seven digits maximum).
Confirm: Enter the password again. If the number you enter here is different from the number entered for [System Manager Password], an error dialog box appears.
Permit End-user's Job Operation: Select this check box to permit deleting print jobs for which you have owner privileges when the machine is in the End-User Mode from the Remote UI.


Device Custom Settings

The machine's custom settings can be edited with the Remote UI.
The following procedures describe how to customize the machine's settings from the Remote UI.


Remark
  • You can also access these setting menus from the Operation Panel of the machine. For details, see "Machine Settings."

Common Settings

Timer Settings

Copy Settings

Printer Settings


Common Settings

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  1. Click [Menu] → select [Custom Settings] from the menu that appears under [Menu] → click [Common Settings].

  1. Specify all the necessary fields → click [OK].

Initial Function: Selects which standby display appears when turning on the power.
Use Toner Save Mode: Sets whether to reduce toner consumption.


Timer Settings

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  1. Click [Menu] → select [Custom Settings] from the menu that appears under [Menu] → click [Timer Settings].

  1. Specify all the necessary fields → click [OK].

Date & Time Setup: Enter date and time.
Use Auto Sleep: Sets the auto Sleep mode when the machine remains idle for a certain period of time.
Use Daylight Saving Time Settings: Sets the daylight saving time mode.


Copy Settings

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  1. Click [Menu] → select [Custom Settings] from the menu that appears under [Menu] → click [Copy Settings].

  1. Specify all the necessary fields → click [OK].

Image Quality: Sets the documents type for copying.
Density: Sets the density for copying.
Paper Size Group: Selects a paper size group for your machine.
Zoom Ratio: Sets the zoom ratio for copying.
Auto Collate: Sets whether to collate the copies automatically.
2-Sided Printing: Sets whether to make the two-sided copies automatically.


Printer Settings

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  1. Click [Menu] → select [Custom Settings] from the menu that appears under [Menu] → click [Printer Settings].

  1. Specify all the necessary fields → click [OK].

Error Timeout: Sets the length of time before the machine returns an error when no data is received from the computer.