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Periodically Importing Device Information

This setting automatically import the device information stored on a server into the machine.

1Log in from the control panel as an administrator with user administrator, machine administrator, network administrator, and file administrator privileges.

2Press [System Settings].

3Press [Administrator Tools].

4Press [Down arrow keyNext] 4 times.

5Press [Device Setting Information: Import Setting (Server)].

6Configure the import conditions.

Operation panel screen illustration

  • Select the source for importing files. Configure settings such as the URL, user name, password, etc., using the detail settings of the server.

  • Select the frequency for importing device setting information files and set the time used for a periodic import at the specified time.

  • Select whether or not to import a device setting information file if it is identical as compared to the last imported file.

  • When the device setting information file to be imported is encrypted, configure an encryption key.

  • Select whether or not to send e-mail notification to the machine administrator when importing fails.

7Press [OK].

8Log out.

Note

  • This can also be configured from Web Image Monitor. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help.

  • When the managing device server is used, more detailed import settings can be made. For further details, refer to the user's manual of the managing device server.

  • If import or export fails, you can check the log for the error. The log is stored in the same location as the exported device setting information file.