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management tools
12.
This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine.
This chapter includes:
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Introducing useful management tools
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Using SyncThru™ Web Service
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Using the Smart Panel program
INTRODUCING USEFUL MANAGEMENT TOOLS
The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently.
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"Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 99.
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"Using the Smart Panel program" on page 100.
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"Smarthru Office" on page 101.
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"Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator" on page 102.
USING SYNCTHRU™ WEB SERVICE
If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP
network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via
SyncThru™Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru™Web
Service to:
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View the machine's device information and check its current status.
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Change TCP/IP parameters and set up other network parameters.
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Change printer preference.
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Set the email notifications advising of the machine's status.
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Get support for using the machine.
To access SyncThru™Web Service:
1. Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click Go.
2. Your machine's embedded website opens.
SyncThru™Web Service overview
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Information tab: This tab gives you general information about your
machine. You can check things, such as the machine's IP address,
remaining amount of toner, ethernet information, firmware version, and
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Smarthru Office
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Using the Linux Unified Driver Configurator
so on. You can also print reports such as an error report and so on.
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Machine Settings tab: This tab allows you to set options provided by
your machine.
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Network Settings tab: This tab allows you to view and change the
network environment. You can set things, such as TCP/IP, enabling
Ether Talk and so on.
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Maintenance tab: This tab allows you to maintain your machine by
upgrading firmware and setting security information.
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Support tab: This tab allows you to set contact information for sending
email. You can also connect to SEC website or download drivers by
selecting Link.
E-mail Notification Setup
You can receive emails about your machine's status by setting this option.
By setting information such as IP address, host name, e-mail address and
SMTP server information, the machine status (toner cartridge shortage or
machine error) will be sent to a certain person's e-mail automatically. This
option may be used more frequently by a machine administrator.
1. Start a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.
Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address
field and press the Enter key or click Go.
2. Your machine's embedded website opens.
3. From the Machine Settings, select E-mail Notification Setup.
4. Set required settings.
Set SMTP server information and other settings to use E-mail
notification function.
After setting the network environment, select the recipient list. And just
by clicking a radio button, you can select in what case you want to
receive an alert.
5. Click Apply.
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