Preparing For System Configuration; Authentication Device And Authentication Card; Computer With An Internet Connection; Product Key - Epson WF-C979R Series Hardware Setup Manual

Hardware Setup Guide

1. Preparing for system configuration

1. Preparing for system configuration
You need to prepare the hardware, information, and software necessary to set up Epson Open Platform.

Authentication device and authentication card

See the following website for a list of compatible authentication devices and cards.
https://openplatform.epson.biz/download/op/
If you cannot find the device you want to use in the list, contact your dealer.

Computer with an Internet connection

You need an Internet connection to download the firmware and acquire a product key.

Product key

This is the product key to activate Epson Open Platform. To acquire this product key, you need the serial numbers
of the respective MFDs. You can find the serial number on the product's Guarantee Form, or on the label on the
rear or side of the product.
Note:
You may need to acquire the product key from your dealer. Contact your dealer for more details.

Acquiring the product key

You can acquire individual keys by using the MFD's serial number, or acquire in bulk by using a text file.
Note:
When acquiring a product key that has already been issued by entering a serial number, the same product key is issued.
Acquiring individually
1. Access the following website from the system administrator's computer.
https://openplatform.epson.biz/license-op/inputInformation.html
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