Adding New Functions - Canon IMAGERUNNER 5075 Reference Manual

Adding New Functions

This machine is compliant with MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application
Platform). MEAP is a software platform that enables the development of custom
applications based on Sun Microsystems' Java and Java 2 Platform Micro Edition
(J2ME) Technology.
MEAP enables you to do the following:
■ Install/Uninstall Customized Applications
Installing MEAP applications enables you to utilize new customizable functions for the
machine. You can also uninstall these applications.
NOTE
For instructions on installing and uninstalling MEAP applications, see the MEAP SMS
Administrator Guide.
■ User Management and Restriction Using a Login Service
A login service manages data relating to users using the machine. The following three
login services are available:
•
Default Authentication
Use the authentication method set on the machine, such as Department ID
Management or System Manager Settings, as the login service.
•
SDL (Simple Device Login)
A login service that is linked to the Department ID Management function of this machine.
You can register user information from a Web browser, such as user and login names
corresponding to a specific Department ID. (See the MEAP SMS Administrator Guide.)
•
SSO (Single Sign-On)
A login service which can be used in an Active Directory environment or in the machine.
It contains the following user authentication systems. (See the MEAP SMS Administrator
Guide.)
- 'Domain Authentication'
- 'Local Device Authentication'
- 'Domain Authentication + Local Device Authentication'
IMPORTANT
To use the Domain Authentication system of SSO (including when performing domain
authentication with the 'Domain Authentication + Local Device Authentication' system), a
Windows server in which Active Directory is installed and Security Agent are necessary.
Security Agent is supplied on the accompanying CD-ROM. For instructions on installing
Security Agent, see the Readme.pdf file on the CD-ROM.
Overview of the imageRUNNER 5075/5065/5055/5050
2
2-9