Scanner Central Admin 4.0 User's Guide

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1 P2WW ENZ0 4.0 User's Guide This chapter describes the features, main functions, and system configuration of. This chapter describes the installation of. This chapter describes operation using the Server. Server This chapter describes operation using e- mail alerts. This chapter describes operation linked with the integrated management system. This chapter describes maintenance of. How to Use This Manual

2 How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual This following shows the tips for using this manual. To display or print this manual, either Adobe Acrobat (7.0 or later) or Adobe Reader (7.0 or later) is required. In this manual, you can use the Search tool of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. For details, refer to Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader Help. Use the [PageUp] key to return to the previous page, and the [PageDown] key to go to the next page. Clicking a blue character string, tab or contents/index title (where the mouse cursor changes into a shape such as ) to jump to the link. - Common for all pages Jumps to the first page of each chapter. This tab is on every page. - page Click on a title to jump to the link. - page Server Click on a page number to jump to the link. : Jumps to the cover page. : Jumps to the contents page. : Jumps to the index page. This tab is on every page. Jumps to this page. Click a blue character string to jump to the link. 2

3 Thank you very much for purchasing this product. This product is an application that enables the centralized management of our multiple scanners to update scanner settings and drivers, as well as to monitor the operating status of the scanners. of this manual are subject to change without notice upon updating the. The most recent User's Guide can be downloaded from the following web page. Internet access is required to download the manual. scanners/manual/central.html Types of Manuals The following manuals are available for this product. Read them as needed. Manual 4.0 User s Guide (This manual) (PDF) Console Help (HTML) Agent Help (HTML) Description This manual describes the overview, installation, operation, and maintenance of. This manual is included in the Setup DVD-ROM. This manual describes the items displayed in the Console window as well as the meaning of messages and how to handle them. Read it as needed. This manual describes the items displayed in the Agent window as well as the meaning of messages and how to handle them. Read it as needed. Server SCAModuleCreator Help (HTML) This manual describes the items displayed in the SCAModuleCreator window as well as the meaning of messages and how to handle them. Read it as needed. 3

4 Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, and SharePoint are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ISIS is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation in the United States. Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat, and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trade names of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Intel Core are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Kofax and VRS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Kofax, Inc. Other company names and product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies. Manufacturer PFU LIMITED Solid Square East Tower, 580 Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Japan TEL: PFU LIMITED 2011 Use in High-Safety Applications This product has been designed and manufactured on the assumption that it will be used in office, personal, domestic, regular industrial, and general purpose applications. It has not been designed and manufactured for use in applications that pose a direct danger to life and health when a high degree of safety is required (referred to in this manual as "high-safety applications"), such as in the control of nuclear reactions at nuclear power facilities, automatic flight control of aircraft, air traffic control, operation control in mass-transport systems, medical equipment for sustaining life, and missile firing control in weapons systems, and when provisionally the safety in question is not ensured. The user should use this product while providing measures for ensuring safety in such highsafety applications. PFU LIMITED assumes no liability whatsoever for damages arising from use of this product by the user in high-safety applications, and for any claims or compensation for damages by the user or a third party. Copyright NetAdvantage 2010 Copyright Infragistics, Inc. Secure inetsuite 2.5J Copyright 2008 Dart Communications Server 4

5 Conventions Conventions Symbols Used in This Manual In this manual, the following symbols are used to describe operations. Image Network This symbol alerts operators to particularly important information. Be sure to read this information. This symbol alerts operators to helpful advice regarding operation. This symbol represents information specific to an image scanner. An image scanner is a scanner connected to a computer. It is capable of scanning a large number of pages at high speeds and converting them to electronic formats. For the image scanners that can be managed by, the Agent readme. This symbol represents information specific to a network scanner. A network scanner is a scanner connected to a network. It provides user-friendly features that are the most suitable for office work, which can be used by workgroups in offices connected by networks. For the network scanners that can be managed by, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. Abbreviations Used in This Manual The following abbreviations are used in this manual. Name Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64-bit) Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) Windows Vista Business (32/64-bit) Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2008 Standard (32/64-bit) Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (32-bit) Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (64-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit) Indication Windows XP (*1) Windows Server 2003 (*1) Windows Vista (*1) Windows Server 2008 (*1) Windows 7 (*1) Server 5

6 Conventions Name Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Microsoft.NET Framework Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Internet Explorer Indication SharePoint.NET Framework Internet Explorer Description of Successive Operations In the procedures described in this manual, successive operations are connected by " ". Example: Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Server] [ Console]. Microsoft Internet Information Services Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Adobe Acrobat IIS SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Adobe Acrobat Server Intel Pentium III Processor Network Tool Intel Pentium III Processor Tool *1: Where there is no distinction between the different versions of the above operating system, the general term "Windows" is used. 6

7 Conventions Screenshots Used in This Manual Screenshots are used in accordance with the guideline provided by Microsoft Corporation. These screenshots are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement. If the actual screen displayed differs from the screenshots provided in this manual, follow the information on the actual screen while referring to the manual of the software you are using. The screenshots used in this manual are of Windows 7. Depending on the operating systems you are using, the screenshots and operations may differ from the actual ones. Component Names in This Manual The button names on the scanner and the name of the display area of the operator panel described in this manual may differ depending on the scanner you are using. Refer to the Operator's Guide for your scanner as necessary. Server 7

8 How to Use This Manual Conventions... 5 Chapter Features of Main Functions of Update Function Monitoring Function Management Function System Configuration of Operations of Server System Requirements Requirements for the Server Requirements for the Console Requirements for the Agent Requirements for the SCAModuleCreator Network Requirements for The Number of s That Can Be Centrally Managed Port Number List Server 8

9 Chapter Applications Required for Each Operation Installing the Server Software Installing the Console Installing the Agent Standard Installation Installation with Automatic Setting/Registration Processing Silent Installation for Operation Linked with the Installing the SCAModuleCreator Chapter 3 Server Server Quick Guide Pre-settings for the Server Installing the Server Software Importing the Certificate Setting up a Firewall Pre-settings for the Console Installing the Console Installing the Error Recovery Guide Login from the Console Configuring the Operating Environment for the Server...49 Common Settings Network Settings Pre-settings for the Agent Installing the Agent Configuring the Server Settings of the Agent Pre-settings for Network s Configuring the Server Settings of Network s Registering the s Server 9

10 3.9 Updating the Image s Update Types Available Creating an Update Module Uploading an Update Module Installing an Update Module Checking the Update Status Updating the Network s Update Types Available System Update Installing an Add-in Updating the Settings Setting the Job Mode Checking the Update Status Monitoring the s Monitoring the Network Monitoring the Operating Status Viewing Event Log Collecting and Exporting Audit Logs Managing the s Configuration Adding Configuration Editing Configuration Deleting Configuration Exporting Configuration Importing Configuration Checking Details Maintaining the s Server 10

11 3.14 Operation Examples Operation for Monitoring s Operation for Updating s Chapter Alerts Quick Guide Pre-settings for the SMTP Server Checking the SMTP Server Settings Pre-settings for the Agent Installing the Agent Configuring the Settings of the Agent Pre-settings for Network s Configuring the Settings of Network s Checking Maintaining the s Chapter Quick Guide Pre-settings for the Configuring the (SNMP Manager) Checking the (SNMP Manager) Pre-settings for the Agent Installing the Agent Configuring the SNMP Trap Notification for the Agent Checking SNMP Traps Maintaining the s Chapter Maintaining the Server Backing Up Server Settings Server 11

12 Restoring Server Settings Obtaining Technical Support on the Server Maintaining the Agent Updating the Agent Obtaining Technical Support on the Agent Maintaining Network s A.1 Messages Event Log Messages ( Server) Backup/Restore Command Messages ( Server) Audit Log Export Command Messages ( Server) Console Messages ( Console) A.2 Configuration File Format Configuration File Format (for Exporting) Configuration File Format (for Importing) A.3 How to Move to a Different Server A.4 Backup and Restoration Backing Up/Restoring Data Between Different Versions of the Server Software Event Source Name Output by Server A.5 Functional Comparison with the for Network s Functionality Provided by the Server/ Console for network scanners Functionality Provided by the Tool for Network s Functionality Provided by the Agent for Image s A.6 How to Update the A.7 How to Uninstall the Application A.8 Application Configuration of Server 12

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14 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features, main functions, and system configuration of. 1.1 Features of Main Functions of System Configuration of Operations of System Requirements...22 Server

15 Chapter Features of This section describes the features of. has the following features: Installing a Large Number of s in a Short Time There is no need to set each scanner one by one, because allows you to set multiple scanners at the same time. This contributes to a significant reduction in the time required to install a large number of scanners or change their settings. Updating All s at the Same Time After installing the scanners, you can download the latest driver updates available on the Web site for your scanners and update all scanners at the same time. There is no need to update each scanner (and computer connected to the scanner individually). In other words, you can simultaneously download the latest driver updates to a large number of scanners in a short time. You can also update the firmware and applications in the same manner. Monitoring the Operating Status of s in Real Time You can monitor the operating status of scanners in real time, which allows you to keep track of the number of operating scanners, the ones that need replacement of consumable parts, or the ones in which an error has occurred. Centralized Management of Multiple s You can check a list showing information on multiple scanners, including their model names or the version number of the system/firmware/driver. The scanner information is automatically registered by scanners, allowing a large number of scanners to be centrally managed with ease. Providing Alerts for Consumable Part Replacement and Errors in s alerts for consumable part replacement and errors in scanners are sent to the administrators. By checking these s, the administrators can act swiftly to take appropriate measures for scanners located at various locations. The use of alerts in the administration of scanners can be implemented easily by utilizing the existing system. Achieving the Capability to Link with the SNMP traps are used to alert the integrated management system about consumable part replacement and errors in scanners. By checking the SNMP traps sent to the integrated management system, the administrators can act swiftly to take appropriate measures for scanners located at various locations. The administration of scanners by means of linkage with the integrated management system can be implemented easily by utilizing the existing integrated management system. Server 15

16 Chapter Main Functions of This section describes the main functions of. Update Function This function provides the capability to simultaneously update settings for multiple scanners and their drivers. Because there is no need to update each scanner one by one, a significant reduction is achieved in the time required to update a large number of scanners. Monitoring Function This function provides the capability to monitor scanners to check for any consumable parts that require replacement, or the occurrence of errors. The alerts for consumable part replacement and errors are provided by scanners, which provides an easy way of checking the operating status of scanners. Server settings Driver Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors settings Update Driver Update settings settings settings settings settings settings... settings Errors Consumable part replacement Consumable part replacement : Errors Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors Driver Driver Driver Driver : Update 16

17 Chapter 1 Management Function This function provides the capability to manage scanners by checking the scanner information (such as their model names and the version number of the system/firmware/driver) or by sorting scanners into different groups. Sorting the scanners by department allows the individual departments to update their own scanners. A: information B: information F: information Firmware Driver Server Update Update Firmware Driver A B C D E F Firmware Firmware Driver Driver Sales department Development department Update 17

18 Chapter System Configuration of This section describes the system configuration of. Server Upload update modules/ check update status Agent Image scanners Agent Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors Network scanners istrator Console SCAModule Creator Update module Update Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors consists of four applications. Server This application is installed on a computer to be used for the centralized management of scanners. By registering scanners on the Server, you can build a system to run a unified management for all scanners. Console This application is installed on a computer to be used for uploading update modules and monitoring the operating status of scanners. The administrators can upload update modules and monitor the operating status of scanners from the Console window. This window also shows the alerts sent by scanners for consumable part replacement and errors. Agent This application is installed on a computer connected to the scanners. This application is required for image scanners in order for them to link with the Server. This application is not required for network scanners because network scanners are by themselves capable of linking with the Server. By linking with the Server, you can apply scanner setting updates to the scanners. This application also allows scanners to send alerts for consumable part replacement and errors. SCAModuleCreator This application is used to create update modules to be uploaded to the Server. This application is required only for creating the update modules for image scanners. Server 18

19 Chapter Operations of This section describes the operations of. can be used with the following to ensure the construction of an optimum system that is appropriate to the number of scanners used, the size of the system, and the existing operating system. Server alerts integrated management system Server This is the centralized management system that is built using the Server, which allows the administrators to manage all scanners centrally from the Console window. Server Upload update modules/ monitor operating status Console Server Operations of are described as follows. Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors istrator SCAModule Creator The use of the Server provides a variety of ways to operate scanners. For examples of how to operate scanners, refer to "3.14 Operation Examples" (page 93).... Update modules Agent Sales department Agent Agent Development department : : Update Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors Applications Used Server Console Agent SCAModuleCreator 19

20 Chapter 1 Features All functions are available, including the scanner update function, scanner monitoring function, and scanner management function. If replacement of consumable parts is necessary or if an error occurs while the scanners are in use, the administrators are alerted by . By checking these s, the administrators can act swiftly to take appropriate measures for the scanners. In this way, you can manage scanners quite easily by utilizing the existing system. SMTP server Server alerts Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors istrator... Agent Agent Agent : Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors Applications Used SMTP server Agent Features You can use the scanner monitoring function by means of alerts. 20

21 Chapter 1 Management System Image If replacement of consumable parts is necessary or if an error occurs while the scanners are in use, the integrated management system (SNMP manager) is alerted by an SNMP trap. By checking the SNMP traps sent to the integrated management system (SNMP manager), the administrators can act swiftly to take appropriate measures for the scanners. In this way, you can manage scanners quite easily by utilizing the existing integrated management system. management system (SNMP manager) Features You can use the scanner monitoring function by means of SNMP trap messages. Server Check SNMP traps Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors (SNMP trap messages) istrator Agent Agent Agent Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors Applications Used management system (SNMP manager) Agent 21

22 Chapter System Requirements This section describes the system requirements. Requirements for the Server For use of the Server, the following requirements apply: Software Operating system - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2008 Standard (32-bit) - Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (32-bit) - Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) - Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (64-bit).NET Framework -.NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.5 (Service Pack 1 or later) IIS 6.0 or later (*1) SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (Service Pack 3 or later) (*2) *1: When installing IIS 7.0 or later, make sure to install the following components. - IIS-WebServer IIS-CommonHttpFeatures (IIS-StaticContent/ IIS-DefaultDocument/IIS-HttpErrors) IIS-ApplicationDevelopment (IIS-ASPNET/ IIS-NetFxExtensibility/IISISAPIExtensions/IIS-ISAPIFilter) IIS-HealthAndDiagnostics (IIS-HttpLogging/ IIS-RequestMonitor) IIS-Security (IIS-RequestFiltering) IIS-Performance (IIS-HttpCompressionStatic) - IIS-WebServerManagementTools IIS-ManagementConsole *2: This software is installed along with the Server. Hardware Any computer that is capable of running the supported software and meets the following requirements CPU Memory Disk space XGA monitor or better LAN cable Intel Pentium III Processor 1 GHz or higher recommended 512 MB or more recommended 700 MB or more of free space Server 22

23 Chapter 1 Requirements for the Console For use of the Console, the following requirements apply: Software Operating system - Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Business (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Server 2008 Standard (32/64-bit) - Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) - Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit).NET Framework -.NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.5 (Service Pack 1 or later) Internet Explorer - Internet Explorer 6.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) - Internet Explorer Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 9.0 Hardware Any computer that is capable of running the supported software and meets the following requirements Memory Disk space XGA monitor or better LAN cable Pointing device (e.g. mouse) 32 MB or more recommended 64 MB or more of free space Server 23

24 Chapter 1 Requirements for the Agent Image For use of the Agent, the following requirements apply: Software Operating system - Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Business (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Server 2008 Standard (32/64-bit) (*1) - Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) (*1) - Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit).NET Framework -.NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.5 (Service Pack 1 or later) TWAIN driver (including Software Operation Panel) (*2) ISIS driver (including Software Operation Panel) (*2) VRS (including Software Operation Panel) (*2) *1: The Desktop Experience feature must be enabled. *2: To monitor or manage the scanner, this software must be installed. Hardware Any computer that is capable of running the supported software and meets the following requirements CPU Memory Disk space Some error messages will apear in English if you use Agent in an environment where Microsoft.NET Framework Language Pack is not installed. XGA monitor or better LAN cable Pointing device (e.g. mouse) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or higher recommended 2 GB or more recommended 3 GB or more of free space For scanner connection or system requirements, refer to the Getting Started for the scanners you are using. Server 24

25 Chapter 1 Requirements for the SCAModuleCreator For use of the SCAModuleCreator, the following requirements apply: Software Operating system - Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3 or later) - Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows Vista Home Basic (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Business (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Enterprise (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later) - Windows Server 2008 Standard (32/64-bit) - Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard (64-bit) - Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Professional (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Enterprise (32/64-bit) - Windows 7 Ultimate (32/64-bit).NET Framework -.NET Framework 2.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.0 (Service Pack 2 or later) -.NET Framework 3.5 (Service Pack 1 or later) Image Hardware Any computer that is capable of running the supported software and meets the following requirements Memory Disk space XGA monitor or better LAN cable Pointing device (e.g. mouse) 32 MB or more recommended 64 MB or more of free space Server 25

26 Chapter 1 Network Requirements for This section describes the network requirements for. For, the following network requirements must be met: HTTP/HTTPS communication is possible from the Server to the network scanner. HTTP/HTTPS communication is possible from the Agent/network scanner to the Server. HTTP/HTTPS communication is possible from the Console to the Server. SMTP communication is possible from the Agent/network scanner to the SMTP server. SNMP trap communication is possible from the Agent to the integrated management system. HTTP communication is possible from the SCAModuleCreator to the download site (Internet Web site) when acquiring an update module from a download site. The following restrictions apply to the connection between the Agent/network scanner and the Server: Communication via an HTTP proxy is not supported. Networks where IP addresses are converted using NAT/ NAPT are not supported. IPv6 environment is not supported. The Number of s That Can Be Centrally Managed Up to 1,000 scanners can be centrally managed with the Server. Once the number of scanners reaches 1,000, no more scanners can be registered for. If there are more than 1,000 scanners, several Servers may be installed, where each server manages no more than 1,000 scanners. Server 26

27 Chapter 1 Port Number List The port numbers used are listed below. Function From/To Port number Protocol number Server connection Sending Server Network scanner Agent/network scanner Server Console Server Server SharePoint Server (for network scanner) Agent/network scanner SMTP server 80 (HTTP) (*1) 443 (HTTPS) (*1) (HTTP/ HTTPS) (*1) (HTTP/ HTTPS) (*1) (HTTP/ HTTPS) (*1) 25 (SMTP) (*1) 6 (TCP) 6 (TCP) 6 (TCP) 6 (TCP) 6 (TCP) 6 (TCP) Server SNMP trap notification Agent management system (SNMP manager) 162 (snmptrap) 17 (UDP) Update module creation(*2) SCAModuleCreator Download site 80 (HTTP) 6 (TCP) *1: The port number can be changed. *2: When acquiring the update module from the download site. 27

28 Chapter 2 This chapter describes the installation of. 2.1 Applications Required for Each Operation Installing the Server Software Installing the Console Installing the Agent Installing the SCAModuleCreator...39 Server

29 Chapter Applications Required for Each Operation Applications required for each operation are shown below. Operation Application Image scanner Central Server Yes: Necessary -: Not necessary Server Yes Yes Console Yes Agent Yes - SCAModuleCreator Yes - Network scanner Yes alerts SMTP server (*1) Yes Yes Linking with the integrated management system Agent Yes - management system (SNMP manager) (*2) Agent Yes Yes Not supported Install the applications required for each operation. For details about how to install the individual applications, refer to the following sections: Server "2.2 Installing the Server Software" (page 30) Console "2.3 Installing the Console" (page 33) Agent "2.4 Installing the Agent" (page 35) SCAModuleCreator "2.5 Installing the SCAModuleCreator" (page 39) Server *1 : An existing system is used. *2 : An existing integrated management system is used. 29

30 Chapter Installing the Server Software Install the Server software on a computer to be used for the centralized management of scanners. 1 Make sure that the system requirements for the Server are met. For details about the system requirements for the Server, refer to "Requirements for the Server" (page 22). 2 Start the computer. - For image scanners: In the case of network scanners, the same pre-settings as the ones made prior to logging in with the Tool are required to install the Server. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 1 Insert the Setup DVD-ROM provided with the scanner into the DVD drive. 2 Start the Server installer "CentralServer.exe". The Server installer is saved in the Central\CentralServer folder on the Setup DVD-ROM. 3 Proceed to Step 3. - For network scanners: 1 Open the download window. For details about how to open the download window, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 2 Press the [Next] button beside [ Server]. The Server download window appears. 3 Press the [Download] button. Downloading is not possible while a scanner operation is in process. Do not close the Web browser or log out until installation is complete. The required 700 MB of free disk includes 200 MB that is required to install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. 4 Proceed to Step 3. 3 Install the application by following the instructions displayed in the window. The settings shown below are required during the process. Determine the port number and protocol to be used in advance. - Port number for scanner communication - Port number for Console communication To change the port number and protocol settings after installation, use the [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window in the Console. 4 When the installation is complete, a dialog box appears, prompting you to restart the computer. Restart the computer. Server 30

31 Chapter 2 If the Server is already installed, skip to "2.3 Installing the Console" (page 33). If a previous version of the Server is already installed, you can perform upgrade installation. With upgrade installation, all of the previous Server settings are automatically carried over. However, as a precaution, it is still recommended that the old settings be backed up before proceeding with the upgrade installation. For details about how to back up the Server settings, refer to "Backing Up Server Settings" (page 115). Set the correct date and time for the computer installed with the Server and the Console. If the date/time difference between the values set in the computer and actual values is large, normal operation may not be possible. To install the Server software on Windows Server 2008, log in as an administrator. Do not install with istrators group rights. If the following error message appears, installation was not successful: An installation package for the product Microsoft SQL Server Native Client cannot be found. Try the installation agent using a valid copy of the installation package 'sqlncli.msi'. In this case, uninstall "SQL Server Native Client". Then, try installing the Server software again. If the installation process fails and the following error message appears, stop the IIS service (w3svc.exe) and restart manually. Then, reinstall the Server software. The installation process was canceled because the system was busy. Try restarting the Installation Wizard again later. If the error message below appears in Windows Server 2008, check that IIS Management Console is installed. If IIS Management Console is not installed, select and install IIS Management Console in [Role Services]. Installation requires that IIS Management Console be installed. Refer to the manual for details. To select the role services for IIS, select [istrative Tools] [Server Manager], and select [Web Server (IIS)] in [Roles Summary]. Because the Server uses HTTPS to communicate with the Console or to receive data from scanners, a self-signed certificate is automatically imported into the computer. However, it is recommended that a formal certificate be installed manually. For details, refer to "Importing the Certificate" (page 44). If an interruption or error occurs during the installation or uninstallation process, the following application components may be installed: - AMMANAGER instance of Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server Native Client - Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files - Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer - MSXML 6.0 Parser In this case, uninstall the application components described above. For details about uninstalling application components, the following is a description of the process using Windows Server 2003 as an example. To uninstall an application sever software, select [Control Panel] [Add or Remove Programs]. Server 31

32 Chapter 2 Use the following procedure to uninstall "Microsoft SQL Server 2005 AMMANAGER instance". 1 In [Add or Remove Programs], select "Microsoft SQL Server 2005" and press the [Remove] button. 2 Select the [Remove SQL Server 2005 instance components] check box. 3 Select "AMMANAGER: Database Engine" under [Select all instance]. 4 Press the [Next] button. 5 Follow the instructions displayed in the window. For programs other than "Microsoft SQL Server 2005 AMMANAGER instance", deletion is not necessary as they are used by other applications. If the following changes are to be made after the Server has been installed, uninstall the Server software, and reinstall after making the changes: - The Server is to be used as the Active Directory domain controller - The domain controller role assignment is to be deleted Server 32

33 Chapter Installing the Console Install the Console on a computer to be used to upload update modules or monitor the operating status of scanners. 1 Make sure that the system requirements for the Console are met. For details about the system requirements for the Console, refer to "Requirements for the Console" (page 23). 2 Start the computer. - For image scanners: In the case of network scanners, the same pre-settings as the ones made prior to logging in with the Tool are required to install the Console. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 1 Insert the Setup DVD-ROM supplied with the scanner into the DVD drive. 2 Start the Console installer "CentralConsole.exe". The Console installer is saved in the Central\CentralConsole folder on the Setup DVD-ROM. 3 Proceed to Step 3. - For network scanners: 1 Open the download window. For details about how to open the download window, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 2 Press the [Next] button beside [ Console]. The Console download window appears. 3 Press the [Download] button. 4 Proceed to Step 3. 3 Install the application by following the instructions displayed in the window. Downloading is not possible while a scanner operation is in process. Do not close the Web browser or log out until installation is complete. In the case of network scanners, after installation is completed, log out from the scanners on the Web browser and close the Web browser. 4 After the installation is complete, select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Server] [ Console] and make sure that the Console window appears. Server 33

34 Chapter 2 If an older version of Console is installed, uninstall it before installing the latest version of Console. From the Web browser [Tools] menu, select [Internet Options], and note the following points about the settings shown on the [Internet Options] dialog box. - In the [Accessibility] dialog box shown when pressing the [Accessibility] button on the [General] tab, do not change the formatting and user style sheet settings. If these settings are changed, the displayed style of the Console may be corrupted. - In the [Language Preference] dialog box shown when pressing the [Languages] button on the [General] tab, move the same language as that of the Server's operating system to the top. If a different language is specified, a problem may occur with the input or displays for the Console. - On the [Security] tab, if [Security level for this zone] is set to [High], part of the Console window may not be correctly displayed. In this case, on the [Security] tab, add the scanner or Server to the trusted site zone and press the [Default Level] button. Or press the [Custom Level] button and set [Binary and script behaviors] to [Enable]. - On the [Advanced] tab, select the [Play animations in webpages] check box under [Multimedia]. In Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008, this check box is not selected by default. When the font size is large, part of the dialog box may not be shown correctly. In this case, use a smaller font size. Server 34

35 Chapter Installing the Agent Image Install the Agent on a computer connected to scanners. You can install the Agent using one of the following three options: Standard installation With this option, the Agent is installed from the Setup DVD-ROM to the computer connected to the scanners. Installation with automatic setting/registration processing This option offers an easy way of installing and setting the Agent for many computers. Export the Agent settings in advance so that the Agent is automatically set as it is installed. If the Agent settings linked with the Server are used, scanners are automatically registered as the Agent is installed. Silent installation for operation linked with the integrated management system With this option, the Agent is installed on all computers by using the application distribution function provided by the integrated management system. Export the Agent settings in advance so that the Agent is automatically set as it is installed. If the Agent settings for which SNMP trap messages are enabled are used, SNMP trap messages become available as the Agent is installed. Installation options are described as follows. Agent is not certified to run on a Terminal Services client or Remote Desktop Connection client. Standard Installation 1 Make sure that the system requirements for the Agent are met. For details about the system requirements for the Agent, refer to "Requirements for the Agent" (page 24). 2 Start the computer. Log on to the computer as a user with istrator privileges. 3 Insert the Setup DVD-ROM supplied with the scanner into the DVD drive. 4 Press the [Custom Install] button. The [Install] window appears. 5 Press the [ Agent] button. 6 Follow the instructions on the windows to install the Agent. 7 After the installation is complete, select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup] and make sure that the [ Agent] window appears. Server 35

36 Chapter 2 Installation with Automatic Setting/Registration Processing 1 Export the Agent settings from the computer on which the Agent is installed. For details about how to export the Agent settings, refer to "Creating an Update Module of Agent Settings" (page 61). 2 Make sure that the computer on which the Agent is to be installed meets the system requirements for the Agent. For details about the system requirements for the Agent, refer to "Requirements for the Agent" (page 24). 3 Start the computer. Log on to the computer as a user with istrator privileges. 4 From the Setup DVD-ROM provided with the scanner, copy the Agent Installer folder to external storage such as an USB memory stick. The Agent installer is saved in the Central\CentralAgent folder on the Setup DVD-ROM. 5 Copy the Agent settings exported in Step 1 to the Scanned Agent installer [Setting] folder that was copied in Step 4. 6 Start the Agent installer "Setup.exe" from the Agent installer folder that was copied in Step 4. 7 Install the application by following the instructions displayed in the window. 8 After the installation is complete, select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup] and make sure that the [ Agent] window appears. The Agent is set automatically as it is installed. If the Agent settings linked with the Server are used, the scanners are automatically registered as the Agent is installed. 9 Repeat Steps 6 to 8 on multiple computers. The Agent is installed and set in multiple computers. If no driver is installed, the scanner status and information is not notified to the Server. Server 36

37 Chapter 2 Silent Installation for Operation Linked with the 1 Use a computer on which the Agent is installed to verify that the SNMP trap messages work fine. 2 Export the Agent settings. For details about how to export the Agent settings, refer to "Creating an Update Module of Agent Settings" (page 61). 3 Make sure that the computer on which the Agent is to be installed meets the system requirements for the Agent. For details about the system requirements for the Agent, refer to "Requirements for the Agent" (page 24). 4 From the Setup DVD-ROM provided with the scanner, copy the Agent installer folder and register it in the integrated management system. The Agent installer is saved in the Central\CentralAgent folder on the Setup DVD-ROM. 5 Copy the Agent settings exported in Step 2 to the [Setting] folder in the Agent installer folder registered in Step 4. 6 Specify the parameters required to perform silent installation using the Agent installer. - Command executable format Setup.exe [-silent] [-d {_Central Agent_installation_folder_name}] The italic text represents variable character strings. Specify -silent when you are executing silent installation. If you omit this parameter, do not specify the subsequent parameters. -d specifies the Agent installation folder. If you omit this parameter, the application is installed in a default folder. This parameter takes effect only when the application is installed for the first time. - Return value 0 Succeeded 10 Startup parameter error Other than 0 and 10 Other errors - Precautions If you copy the Agent settings to the [Setting] folder in the Agent installer folder, and then start the installation, the Agent settings are automatically imported. If distributed on an environment in which installation of.net Framework is not required, the distribution size can be reduced by deleting the DATA2 folder in the Agent installer folder, and registering it in the integrated management system. Server 37

38 Chapter 2 7 The Agent installer is distributed from the integrated management system. The Agent is installed on all computers managed by the integrated management system. The Agent is set automatically as it is installed.if the Agent settings for which SNMP trap messages are enabled are used, SNMP trap messages become available as the Agent is installed. Server 38

39 Chapter Installing the SCAModuleCreator Image The SCAModuleCreator is installed on a computer used to create update modules to be uploaded to the Server. The SCAModuleCreator is installed along with the Console. For details about how to install the SCAModuleCreator, refer to "2.3 Installing the Console" (page 33). Server 39

40 Chapter 3 Using the Server This chapter describes operation using the Server. 3.1 Server Quick Guide Pre-settings for the Server Pre-settings for the Console Login from the Console Configuring the Operating Environment for the Server Pre-settings for the Agent Pre-settings for Network s Registering the s Updating the Image s Updating the Network s Monitoring the s Managing the s Maintaining the s Operation Examples...93 Server

41 Chapter 3 Server 3.1 Server Quick Guide This section provides a quick guide for the Server. Pre-settings for the Server Installing the Server Software Importing the Certificate Setting up a Firewall For details, refer to "3.2 Pre-settings for the Server" (page 44). Server Pre-settings for the Console Installing the Console Installing the Error Recovery Guide Login from the Console For details, refer to "3.3 Pre-settings for the Console" (page 46). For details, refer to "3.4 Login from the Console" (page 47). Configuring the Operating Environment for the Server Common Settings Network Settings For details, refer to "3.5 Configuring the Operating Environment for the Server" (page 49). 41

42 Chapter 3 Server Pre-settings for the Agent Installing the Agent Configuring the Server Settings of the Agent Pre-settings for Network s Configuring the Server Settings of Network s Pre-settings for the Agent are required for using image scanners. For details, refer to "3.6 Pre-settings for the Agent" (page 51). Pre-settings for network scanners are required for using network scanners. For details, refer to "3.7 Pre-settings for Network s" (page 53). Server Registering the s For details, refer to "3.8 Registering the s" (page 54). Updating the Image s Update Types Available Creating an Update Module Uploading an Update Module Installing an Update Module Checking the Update Status Updating the Network s Update Types Available System Update Installing an Add-in Updating the Settings Setting the Job Mode Checking the Update Status For details about updating image scanners, refer to "3.9 Updating the Image s" (page 55). For details about updating network scanners, refer to "3.10 Updating the Network s" (page 65). 42

43 Chapter 3 Server Monitoring the s Monitoring the Network Monitoring the Operating Status Viewing Event Log Collecting and Exporting Audit Logs For details, refer to "3.11 Monitoring the s" (page 73). Managing the s Configuration Adding Configuration Editing Configuration Deleting Configuration Exporting Configuration Importing Configuration Checking Details Maintaining the s For details, refer to "3.12 Managing the s" (page 78). For details, refer to "3.13 Maintaining the s" (page 92). Server 43

44 Chapter 3 Server 3.2 Pre-settings for the Server This section describes the pre-settings for the Server. Installing the Server Software Install the Server software on a computer to be used for the centralized management of scanners. For details about installing the Server software, refer to "2.2 Installing the Server Software" (page 30). Importing the Certificate Import the certificate. This section uses Windows Server 2003 as an example. 1 Select the [Start] menu [istrative Tools] [Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager]. IIS Manager starts. 2 Show the Web site for importing the certificate. Certificates are imported to the following Web site: - AmConsole - AmService 3 Right-click the Web site and select [Properties]. 4 On the [Directory Security] tab, select [Server Certificate] in the [Secure communications] frame. [Welcome to the Web Server Certificate Wizard] appears. 5 Follow the instructions displayed in the window. Server 44

45 Chapter 3 Server For Windows Server 2008, set the fingerprint for the imported certificate in the CertHash.xml file. The CertHash.xml installation path is as follows. _Central Server_installation_folder\ AmManager\Sys\CertHash.xml An example for setting the fingerprint for the certificate "cc ce a0 66 e3 9c 9b 2a a3 c4 f4 e5 e6 ad ec df 9f" is as follows. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <IISPolicy> <CertHash>cc ce a0 66 e3 9c 9b 2a a3 c4 f4 e5 e6 ad ec df 9f</CertHash> </IISPolicy> Setting up a Firewall Set up a firewall. Set the following port numbers for communication in the Server to enable management by the Console. Function From/To Port number Protocol number Central Server connection Agent/ network scanner Server Console Server (HTTP/HTTPS) Port number set for [ Communication Port Number] in the [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window of the Console (HTTP/HTTPS) Port number set for [ Console Communication Port Number] in the [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window of the Console 6 (TCP) 6 (TCP) Server For details about setting a firewall, refer to the manual for the relevant firewall. 45

46 Chapter 3 Server 3.3 Pre-settings for the Console This section describes the pre-settings for the Console. Installing the Console Install the Console on a computer to be used to upload update modules or monitor the operating status of scanners. For details about installing the Console, refer to "2.3 Installing the Console" (page 33). Installing the Error Recovery Guide Image Install the Error Recovery Guide on a computer where the Console is installed. If an error occurs in a scanner, pressing the [Error Details] button in the [Event Details] window shows the "Error Recovery Guide" corresponding to the scanner error. The Error Recovery Guide provides information on how to deal with errors. 2 Start the computer. Log on to the computer as a user with istrator privileges. 3 Insert the Setup DVD-ROM supplied with the scanner into the DVD drive. 4 Press the [Custom Install] button. The [Install] window appears. 5 Press the [Error Recovery Guide] button. 6 Follow the instructions on the windows to install the Agent. When multiple scanner models are to be managed, install the Error Recovery Guide for each scanner. For the image scanners that can be managed by, the Agent readme. Server 1 Make sure that the system requirements for the Console are met. For details about the system requirements for the Console, refer to "Requirements for the Console" (page 23). 46

47 Chapter 3 Server 3.4 Login from the Console Login from the Console. The administrators can upload update modules and monitor the operating status of scanners from the Console window. This window also shows the alerts sent by scanners for consumable part replacement and errors. If the normal screen display does not appear (for example: an "X" mark appears), wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem still occurs, contact your FUJITSU scanner dealer or an authorized FUJITSU scanner service provider. The default user name and password for the administrator are set as follows: User Name: admin Password: password Session timeout time is 20 minutes (fixed). Selecting links and buttons extends the session timeout time by 20 minutes. However, the session timeout time is extended automatically when the [ Operations] window or [ Operation Monitor] window of the Console is shown, so as not to result in a session timeout. 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Server] [ Console]. The Console window appears. 2 Set the [Connect to] field. Enter the IP address, host name, or FQDN of the Server. - For an IP address The format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx should be used. (xxx is a value from 0 to 255.) - For a host name or FQDN Up to 255 characters may be entered. Server 47

48 Chapter 3 Server 3 Press the [Connect] button. The Console login window appears. If the port number was changed in [ Console Communication Port Number] in the [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window of the Console, enter the port number changed for [Port Number]. To use SSL, select the [Use HTTPS] check box. If Console is started while there is insufficient free memory, a script error may occur. Try again after ensuring that there is enough free memory. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008, when first connecting to the Server, a confirmation window for whether or not to add the specified URL to the trusted site zone may appear. In this case, after adding the Server URL as a trusted site, close the Console once, and re-open. Depending on the settings in your security software, a warning message may appear for using the port number that you specified. 4 Enter the user name and password of the administrator. 5 Press the [Login] button. If the user is authenticated, the Console main window appears. Server The main window shown after login can be changed. To change the main window shown after login, change the default screen in the Console [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window. 48

49 Chapter 3 Server 3.5 Configuring the Operating Environment for the Server This section describes the configuration of the Server operating environment. The operating environment settings for the Server consist of the following two categories: Common settings These are the Server settings commonly used for both image and network scanners. Network scanner settings These are the Server settings specific to network scanners. The following describes each settings category of the Server operating environment. Common Settings Configure the Server settings commonly used for both image and network scanners, by changing the administrator password and setting the network. 1 Click the [ Server Settings] link on the Console main window. The [ Server Settings] window appears. 2 Press the [Common Settings] tab. The [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window appears. 3 Configure the desired settings. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 4 Press the [OK] button. This enables the settings, and the Console main window appears again. Server 49

50 Chapter 3 Server Network Settings Network Configure the Server settings specific to network scanners, such as LDAP and SharePoint server settings, and clear selected user roaming data. 1 Click the [ Server Settings] link on the Console main window. The [ Server Settings] window appears. 2 Press the [Network Settings] tab. The [ Server Settings (Network Settings)] window appears. Server 3 Configure the desired settings. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 4 Press the [OK] button. This enables the settings, and the Console main window appears again. 50

51 Chapter 3 Server 3.6 Pre-settings for the Agent Image This section describes the pre-settings for the Agent. Installing the Agent Install the Agent on a computer connected to scanners. For details about installing the Agent, refer to "2.4 Installing the Agent" (page 35). Configuring the Server Settings of the Agent Configure the Server settings of the Agent. This allows a computer connected to a scanner to link to the Server. 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup]. The [ Agent] window appears. 2 Press the [Settings] button for [ Server]. Server The [ Server Settings] window appears. 51

52 Chapter 3 Server 3 Select the [Link to Server] check box. 5 Press the [OK] button. This enables the settings, and the [ Agent] window appears again. The Agent icon appears on the taskbar. Server Depending on your system environment, it may take some time to complete the settings after the [OK] button is pressed. Depending on the settings in your security software, a warning message may appear for using the port number that you specified. 4 Configure the Server and update settings. For information about the settings, refer to the Agent Help. 52

53 Chapter 3 Server 3.7 Pre-settings for Network s Network This section describes the pre-settings for network scanners. Configuring the Server Settings of Network s Configure the Server settings for network scanners. This allows scanners to link to Server. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. Server 53

54 Chapter 3 Server 3.8 Registering the s s can be registered in the Server by linking them to the Server. 1 Configure a scanner so that it can link to the Server. For details about how to configure an image scanner, refer to "Configuring the Server Settings of the Agent" (page 51). For details about how to configure a network scanner, refer to "Configuring the Server Settings of Network s" (page 53). 2 In the Console [ Operation Monitor] window, check that the scanner is registered in the Server. Check that the icon of the scanner you have registered is shown in the scanner operation monitor view. Server 54

55 Chapter 3 Server 3.9 Updating the Image s Image This section describes the procedure for updating an image scanner. Uploading update modules to the Server allows the firmware, drivers, and ScandAll PRO to be updated. Update Types Available Available update types are as follows: Firmware Driver Software Settings Type User Application Description Firmware of a scanner Driver of a scanner Software provided with a scanner Settings of the scanner or other software. Settings that can be updated are as follows. settings Agent settings If the status of the computer connected to the scanner is as follows, no settings are distributed. The scanner has been disconnected once after it has been registered An unsupported scanner is connected The settings are distributed only once to the computer connected to the scanner. If distributed on the computer connected to the scanner again, delete all settings from the Server, and then reregister the settings created again. Application created by a user Creating an Update Module This section describes how to create an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. You can use either of the following five ways to create an update module to be uploaded to the Server: Creating an update module from an update file available on a Web site You can use SCAModuleCreator to convert an update file available on a Web site into an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. Creating an update module from an installation program included on the Setup DVD-ROM supplied with the scanner You can use SCAModuleCreator to convert an installation program on the Setup DVD-ROM supplied with the scanner into an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. Creating an update module from a user application You can use SCAModuleCreator to convert a user-created application into an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. Creating an update module of scanner settings You can use exported scanner settings as an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. Creating an update module of Agent settings You can use exported Agent settings as an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. The following explains each way of creating an update module. Server 55

56 Chapter 3 Server Creating an Update Module from an Update File Available on a Web Site 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Server] [SCAModuleCreator]. The [SCAModuleCreator] window appears. 2 For a network that does not use a proxy server, proceed to Step 6. For a network that uses a proxy server, select the [Settings] menu [Proxy Server Setup]. The [Proxy Server Setup] window appears. 3 Select the [Use a proxy server] check box. 5 Press the [OK] button. This enables the settings, and the [SCAModuleCreator] window appears again. 6 Press the [Setup] button for [Download the latest update files from the published Web site]. Server The [Download the latest update files from the published Web site] window appears. 4 Configure the proxy server settings. For information about the settings, refer to the SCAModuleCreator Help. 7 To filter update files shown in the list, specify filter conditions and press the [Filter List] button. The update files satisfying the filter conditions appear. 56

57 Chapter 3 Server 8 Press the [Create] button for the desired update file. When the [License Agreement] window appears, proceed to Step 9. When the [Save As] dialog box appears, proceed to Step Select the [I accept the terms in the license agreement.] check box. 10 Press the [Next] button. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 11 Specify the location where the file is to be saved. 12 Press the [Save] button. A message window appears when the creation of the update module is completed. 13 Press the [OK] button. The [Download the latest update files from the publicized Web site] window appears again. Creating an Update Module from an Installation Program Included on the Setup DVD-ROM Supplied with the 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Server] [SCAModuleCreator]. The [SCAModuleCreator] window appears. 2 Press the [Setup] button for [Extract an installation program from a setup media]. The [Select Drive] window appears. 3 Select [Drive]. Server 57

58 Chapter 3 Server 4 Press the [Open] button. The [Extract an installation program from a setup media] window appears. 9 Specify the location where the file is to be saved. 10 Press the [Save] button. A message window appears when the creation of the update module is completed. 11 Press the [OK] button. The [Extract an installation program from a setup media] window appears again. Server 5 To filter installation programs shown in the list, specify filter conditions and press the [Filter List] button. The installation programs satisfying the filter conditions appear. 6 Press the [Create] button for the desired installation program. When the [License Agreement] window appears, proceed to Step 7. When the [Save As] dialog box appears, proceed to Step 9. 7 Select the [I accept the terms in the license agreement.] check box. 8 Press the [Next] button. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 58

59 Chapter 3 Server Creating an Update Module from a User Application A launch file for a user application must satisfy the following conditions. Can operate as a silent install Computer does not restart while the installer is running Execution result (success/failure) of the installer is notified (Indicated by the return value (0: Succeeded, other than 0 Failed)) Does not write registry or create resources for individual users 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Server] [SCAModuleCreator]. The [SCAModuleCreator] window appears. 2 Press the [Setup] button for [Create a user application]. 3 Specify the source folder, target folder, version/name, installer path, and other settings. For information about the settings, refer to the SCAModuleCreator Help. 4 Press the [Create] button. A message window appears when the creation of the update module is completed. 5 Press the [OK] button. The [Create a user application] window appears again. Server The [Create a user application] window appears. 59

60 Chapter 3 Server Creating an Update Module of Settings You can use exported scanner settings as an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. The scanner settings consist of the following two types: Software Operation Panel settings ScandAll PRO settings Export the scanner settings from a computer where the Agent is installed. 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup]. The [ Agent] window appears. 2 Click the [Export] button for [ Settings]. 3 For [Target Settings], select either of the following: - Software Operation Panel Settings - ScandAll PRO Settings 4 Specify [Version/Name] and [Save in]. For information about the settings, refer to the Agent Help. 5 Press the [Run] button. A message window appears when export of the scanner settings is completed. 6 Press the [OK] button. The [Export Settings] window appears again. Server The [Export Settings] window appears. 60

61 Chapter 3 Server Creating an Update Module of Agent Settings You can use exported Agent settings as an update module that can be uploaded to the Server. Export the Agent settings from the computer on which the Agent is installed. 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup]. The [ Agent] window appears. 2 Press the [Export] button for [ Agent Settings]. 3 Specify [Version/Name] and [Save in]. For information about the settings, refer to the Agent Help. 4 Press the [Run] button. A message window appears when export of the Agent settings is completed. 5 Press the [OK] button. The [Export Agent Settings] window appears again. Server The [Export Agent Settings] window appears. 61

62 Chapter 3 Server Uploading an Update Module Update modules can be uploaded to the Server in the Console window. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 2 Select the [Image Updates] link. The [Image Update List] window appears. 3 Press the [New] button. The [Image Update Registration] window appears. Server 4 Press the [Browse] button to specify the image scanner update module file. Update modules exceeding 1 GB cannot be uploaded. 5 Press the [Upload] button to upload the specified image scanner update module. 6 Press the [Select] button to select the settings group to be processed by the image scanner update. For a single settings group, only one update module can be uploaded for each type. 7 Press the [Register] button. A message window appears when upload of the image scanner update module is completed. 8 Press the [OK] button. The [Image Update List] window appears again. 62

63 Chapter 3 Server Installing an Update Module After uploaded to the Server, the update module is downloaded to the scanner when one of the following occurs: The computer connected to the scanner is logged on. On the computer connected to the scanner, [Install Updates] is selected from the right-click menu of the Agent icon on the taskbar. The [Regularly check for updates] check box has been selected in the Agent [ Server Settings] window, and the time specified in [Check Interval] has elapsed. The [Install updates while the computer is logged off] check box has been selected in the Agent [ Server Settings] window, and the computer connected to the scanner is logged off. To install update modules manually, perform the following procedure: 1 After update modules are downloaded, click the Agent balloon or icon on the taskbar. A window asking whether or not to install update modules appears. 2 If you want to install the update modules now, press the [Install Now] button. If the relevant scanner is in use and you do not want to install the update modules now, press the [Install Later] button. Server 63

64 Chapter 3 Server If no driver is installed, the update modules of firmware or Software Operation Panel settings are not installed. For a single settings group, only one update module can be uploaded for each type. If multiple update modules are to be installed, pressing the [Stop] button suspends the process after the current update module installation has completed. After the driver update has completed, make sure to restart the computer. If the computer is not restarted, the driver may not recognize the scanner. To install firmware update modules, if Software Operation Panel is started, an error that the scanner is not connected may appear. When the Software Operation Panel icon appears on the taskbar, exit the Software Operation Panel, and then install the firmware update modules. If updates are set to be installed while the computer is logged off, update modules for firmware and Software Operation Panel configuration will not be installed. Do not shut down or log off the computer while installing an update module. The update module may not be installed correctly. Checking the Update Status Status details of update modules can be viewed in the Console window. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 2 Select the [Targeted] numerical link in [Image Updates]. The [Update Status List] window appears. Server 3 Check the update status list of the image scanner. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 64

65 Chapter 3 Server 3.10 Updating the Network s Network This section describes the procedure for updating a network scanner. Uploading update modules to the Server allows the system and Add-ins to be updated. Update Types Available Available update types are as follows: System Type Description First-time installation The scanner system, security, and installed options Not supported Add-in Add-in to be installed on the scanner Available Settings Job Mode Settings Information about scanner system settings Information about job mode settings Not supported Not supported System Update In the Console window, the system, security, and installed options can be updated by uploading a new system update module and setting update calls. The new system update module will be released, and applied to the scanners when one of the following occurs: is started, or resumed from the standby mode is logged out is notified of any update modules has an automatic update scheduled Updates can be applied to the scanners that are in power-off or standby mode using Wake-On-LAN. In the following cases, update modules cannot be registered. The module type is either a system or security option, and the same or upgraded module version has already been registered. For an installed option update module, the same update module is already registered. Server The update modules can be applied according to the time specified on the scanner side. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 65

66 Chapter 3 Server 2 Select the [System Updates] link. The [System Updates] window appears. To cancel release of the update module, press the [Cancel] button to delete the module. 3 Select the group to which the new update module is registered in [Update Groups]. [Registered System Update] shows the details of the currently available update modules. 4 Select [Model]. 5 Press the [Browse] button and specify the update module to be registered. 6 Press the [Upload] button to upload the update module. 7 Select the [Issue an Update Call] check box to issue an update call. When the check box is selected, even if a scanner is not started or logged in to, the update module is sent and applied to the scanner according to the Notification Schedule. However, if the update is released while logged in to a scanner, the update will be applied after logging out. If any other available updates are pending, they are also applied at the same time. 8 In [ Notification Schedule], set the schedule to notify update modules. When issuing a call, set a time that does not conflict with that set for [Software Update Time-Period Restrictions] in the Console [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window. 9 Press the [Register] button. This registers the uploaded update module. When a new system update is available, it will be installed in a scanner if the new version is higher than the current version. Targeted scanners are restarted after the new system update has been installed. Pending updates are performed in the following order: 1 System updates 2 Add-in installs 3 settings 10 Press the [Back] button. The Console main window appears again. Server 66

67 Chapter 3 Server Installing an Add-in In the Console window, an Add-in for scanner can be installed by uploading an Add-in module and setting update calls. Up to six Add-in modules can be installed. The new Add-in update module will be released, and applied to the scanners when one of the following occurs: is started, or resumed from the standby mode is logged out is notified of any update modules has an automatic update scheduled When update calls are set up, updates can be applied to the scanners that are in power-off or standby mode using Wake- On-LAN. If the Add-in module is already available, the module is replaced. However, if the date of the last modified Add-in module version is the same as, or earlier than the currently available one, the module cannot be registered. Add-ins can be updated according to the time specified on the scanner side. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 2 Select the [Add-in Installs] link. The [Add-in Installs] window appears. To cancel release of the Add-in module, press the [Cancel] button to delete the module. 3 In [Add-in Groups], select a group to which the new Addin module is to be registered. [Registered Add-in Module] shows the details of the currently available Add-in modules. Server 67

68 Chapter 3 Server 4 Press the [Add-in Upload] button. The [Add-in Upload] window appears. To cancel release of the Add-in module, press the [Cancel] button to delete the module. 5 To install the Add-in module after uninstalling all Add-in modules installed in a scanner, select the [Install after uninstalling all current Add-ins] check box. 6 Press the [Browse] button to specify the Add-in module file. 7 Press the [Upload] button to upload the Add-in module. 8 Press the [Back] button. The [Add-in Installs] window appears. 9 Select the [Issue an Update Call] check box to issue an update call. When the check box is selected, even if a scanner is not started or logged in to, the Add-in module is sent and applied to the scanner according to the Notification Schedule. However, if the update is released while logged in to a scanner, the update will be applied after logging out. If any other available updates are pending, they are also applied at the same time. 10 In [ Notification Schedule], set the schedule to notify Add-in modules. When issuing a call, set a time that does not conflict with that set for [Software Update Time-Period Restrictions] in the Console [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window. 11 Press the [Register] button. The uploaded Add-in module is registered in the selected Add-in group. The distributed Add-in module will be installed as long as both the name and version of the Add-in module do not match those of the Add-in module currently installed in the scanner. s are restarted twice when installing a new Addin, once to uninstall the old Add-in, and once again after the new Add-in has been installed. Pending updates are performed in the following order: 1 System updates 2 Add-in installs 3 settings 12 Press the [Back] button. The Console main window appears again. Server 68

69 Chapter 3 Server Updating the Settings In the Console window, the scanner settings can be updated by uploading new sets of scanner settings and setting update calls. The new set of scanner settings will be released, and applied to the scanners when one of the following occurs: is started, or resumed from the standby mode is logged out is notified of any update modules has an automatic update scheduled When update calls are set up, updates can be applied to the scanners that are in power-off or standby mode using Wake- On-LAN. If the update is released while logged in to a scanner, the update will be applied after logging out. If scanner settings are already available, the scanner settings are replaced. The scanner settings can be updated according to the time specified on the scanner side. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 2 Select the [ Settings] link. The [ Settings] window appears. To cancel release of the scanner settings, press the [Cancel] button to delete the scanner settings. If the scanner settings are canceled, checking or changing the settings contents becomes difficult. Also, editing and viewing the network printers/folders setting contents on the job mode edit window may not be possible. 3 In [Settings Groups], select a settings group to which the new set of scanner settings is to be registered. [Registered Settings] shows the release date of the currently available system settings. 4 Select [Model]. 5 Press the [Edit Settings] button. The scanner settings edit window appears. Server 69

70 Chapter 3 Server 6 Configure the scanner settings. If scanner settings are available, the available scanner settings values are shown. If no scanner settings have been released, the default settings are shown. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 7 Select the [Issue an Update Call] check box to issue an update call. When the check box is selected, even if a scanner is not started or logged in to, the update module is sent and applied to the scanner according to the Notification Schedule. However, if the update is released while logged in to a scanner, the update will be applied after logging out. If any other available updates are pending, they are also applied at the same time. 8 In [ Notification Schedule], set the schedule to notify scanner settings. If you return to [Main Menu] from the [ Settings] window without registering the scanner settings, the edited contents will be lost. When issuing a call, set a time that does not conflict with that set for [Software Update Time-Period Restrictions] in the Console [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window. 9 Press the [Register] button. The entered scanner settings are registered in the selected settings group. When a new set of scanner settings is available, first any existing network printer and network folder settings are deleted, then the new scanner settings are written over the old scanner settings. Once the new scanner settings have been applied, any changes to the settings of individual scanners are retained until the next time a new set of scanner settings becomes available from the Server. Pending updates are performed in the following order: 1 System updates 2 Add-in installs 3 settings 10 Press the [Back] button. The Console main window appears again. Server 70

71 Chapter 3 Server Setting the Job Mode In the Console window, the job mode can be set by registering a new job mode and setting a release schedule. After registering a new set of job mode settings, the job mode settings are replaced. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 2 Select the [Job Mode Settings] link. The [Job Mode Settings] window appears. To cancel release of the job mode settings or to cancel the next scheduled upload of the job mode settings, press the [Cancel] button to delete the job mode settings. Even if available job mode settings are canceled, job mode settings already sent to a scanner will not become invalid. To disable the job mode settings in your scanner, set the [Job Mode] to [Off]. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 3 To create and release a new set of job mode settings, press the [Job Mode Settings] button. The job mode edit window appears. 4 Configure job mode settings. The contents of the last configured job mode settings are shown. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. 5 In [Settings Release Schedule], set the schedule to release job mode settings. 6 Press the [Register] button. The entered job mode settings are registered. 7 Press the [Back] button. The Console main window appears again. Server 71

72 Chapter 3 Server Checking the Update Status Status details can be viewed for the following update types in the Console window. System updates Add-in installs settings 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. 2 Select the [Targeted] numerical link in [-Side Update Status]. The [Update Status List] window for the relevant update type appears. Server 3 Check the update status list. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 72

73 Chapter 3 Server 3.11 Monitoring the s This section describes monitoring of scanners. By monitoring the registration status, operating status, and event list of the scanners managed by the Server, you can act swiftly to take appropriate measures for the scanners where replacement of consumable parts is required or where an error occurs. Monitoring the Network In the Console window, the registration status of scanners, the status of various scanner processes, and the event log can be viewed. 1 Press the [ Operations] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operations] window appears. Monitoring the Operating Status Operating status of the scanners can be monitored in the Console window. 1 Press the [Operation Monitor] tab in the Console main window. The [ Operation Monitor] window appears. 2 Monitor the operating status of the scanners. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. Server 2 Monitor the state of the scanner network. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 73

74 Chapter 3 Server Viewing Event Log By configuring the Server settings of scanners, you can monitor events that occur on the scanners. In the Console window, you can view an event log that lists all events that occur on scanners and the results of various Server processes. Viewing Event Log 1 Press the [Event Log] tab in the Console main window. The [Event Log] window appears. Exporting Event Log 1 Press the [Event Log] tab in the Console main window. The [Event Log] window appears. 2 Press the [Export] button. A confirmation window for whether or not to export the event log appears. 3 Press the [OK] button. The [File Download] dialog box appears. 4 Press the [Save] button. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 5 Specify the export destination. 6 Press the [Save] button. The events are output to the file. When downloaded to a computer, the file contains the following CSV format data: Date/Time, Origin, IP_address, Model, Serial_number, Type, Event_ID, "Message" The types are, I: Info, W: Warning, E: Error. Server 2 Monitor the event log. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 74

75 Chapter 3 Server Collecting and Exporting Audit Logs system logs and user logs can be collected and saved in the Server. System logs collected in the Server are referred to as "audit logs (system)", and user logs as "audit logs (user)". Both types of logs are referred to collectively as "audit logs". By automatically collecting system logs and user logs in the Server, you can record users' past operations. To view audit logs, export those collected in the Server to a folder by executing a command. The status of audit logs collection can be checked in the [ Details] window. Automatically collects system logs/ user logs Server Audit logs Audit log export command Export audit logs Computer Network Audit logs Server where audit logs are to be saved Collecting Audit Logs To automatically collect audit logs in the Server, enable the audit log collection in the Console [ Server Settings (Network Settings)] window. The audit logs are managed according to the date on which they are collected in the Server. Do not change the Server date and time setting to a date that has already passed. If the audit log is collected, disk space for saving the audit log is required. Refer to the following for estimates of the required disk space. Under the following conditions, one log per day requires 25 KB. Power on/off: once, Login/Logout: 20 times, Number of scan operations: 100 times Server Console Check the status of log collection 75

76 Chapter 3 Server Exporting Audit Logs To export audit logs collected in the Server, execute "AmExportLog.exe" in the command prompt on the computer installed with the Server. Command storage location Under the [\AmManager\Bin] folder in the installation folder of the Server Command executable format AmExportLog -d OutputFolder [-v] The italic text represents variable character strings. To show the status of the process, specify -v. File name format of an output audit log Audit log (system) File name format of an output audit log Audit log (user) Return value - 0 Succeeded - Other than 0 Failed An [AuditLogs] folder is created in the specified output folder. In this [AuditLogs] folder, a folder is created for each date to save audit logs. The date of a folder corresponds to that of when audit logs are collected in the Server. Therefore, the date may differ from that on the scanner when the logs are created. Name_MACAddress_syslog.csv Name_MACAddress_usrlog.csv Do not execute this command twice at the same time. If a file name already exists, the existing file will be overwritten. When exported, audit logs are deleted from the Server. If an error occurs while exporting, the audit logs that have been exported are deleted from the Server. File Format of Audit Logs Audit log files are formatted as follows: Audit logs use the UTF-8 character set. Audit logs are in a CSV format. Audit logs contain the following output: - Audit log (system) This log contains the following output items: "Sequence_number","Date","Time","Type","Code","Message" These items are defined as follows: Item Sequence number Date Time Type Code Message Description A sequence number between "1" and " ". This number increments from "1" as logs are added, and resets to "0" (indicating an overflow) after " ". Corresponds to the system log [Date]. Corresponds to the system log [Time]. Corresponds to the system log [Type]. Corresponds to the system log [Code]. Corresponds to the system log [Messages]. For details about accessing the system log, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanner you are using. Server 76

77 Chapter 3 Server - Audit log (user) This log contains the following output items: "Sequence_number","Date","Time","User","Code", "Operation","Result","Pages","Description" These items are defined as follows: Item Sequence number Date Description A sequence number between "1" and " ". This number increments from "1" as logs are added, and resets to "0" (indicating an overflow) after " ". Corresponds to the user log [Date]. Server Time User Code Operation Result Pages Description Corresponds to the user log [Time]. Corresponds to the user log [User]. Corresponds to the user log [Code]. Corresponds to the user log [Operation]. Corresponds to the user log [Result]. Corresponds to the user log [Pages]. Corresponds to the user log [Description]. For details about accessing the user log, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanner you are using. 77

78 Chapter 3 Server 3.12 Managing the s This section describes the management of scanners. s can be managed through operations such as adding, changing, and deleting the scanner configuration and checking scanner configuration about the scanner models, system/firmware/driver versions, and other details. A set of scanner configuration can be related to a group. For example, sorting the scanners by department allows the individual departments to update their own scanners. configuration is information used to identify scanners on the Server, when registering configuration information from a scanner to the Server. The registered scanners can be managed by the Server functions. Initially, scanner configuration for each scanner in the scanner group is automatically added. To prevent scanner configuration from automatically being added, clear the [Automatically add new scanners to the configuration when they are discovered] check box in the [ Server Settings] window in advance. Server 78

79 Chapter 3 Server Configuration The following table shows which items are added/imported to the Server from a config file or from a scanner. ID (*1) Item Description Image scanner ID used to identify the scanner or the computer connected to the scanner. For a network scanner, this is a MAC address. Network scanner Configuration from file Yes Yes Yes Yes Name Name of the scanner or of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Yes Yes Yes Type Image scanner or network scanner Yes Yes Yes Yes Model model. For an emulated scanner, this is the name of an emulated model. Configuration from scanner Yes Yes Yes Yes (*2) Serial Number serial number Yes Yes (*3) - Yes (*2) Server OS IP Address Subnet Mask (*1) Operating system name and service pack version of the computer connected to the scanner IP address of the scanner or of the computer connected to the scanner Subnet mask of the scanner or of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MAC Address MAC address of the scanner or of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Yes Yes Yes Description Description Yes Yes Yes - Info Last Modified Last date and time scanner configuration was modified Yes Yes - (*4) - (*4) Registered (*1) Whether or not a target scanner is added to the Server from the scanner Yes Yes - (*4) - (*4) Update Status (*1) Indicates the most recent update statuses (System Updates, Add-in Installs, Settings) Yes Yes - (*4) - (*4) 79

80 Chapter 3 Server Flatbed Serial Number Serial number of the Flatbed scanner (for a network scanner, this is shown when the Flatbed option is enabled) - Yes (*3) - Yes (*2) Port Number port number - Yes Yes Yes Use HTTPS? Whether or not HTTPS is used to communicate with the scanner - Yes Yes Yes Operating Status operating status Yes Yes - Yes Error Status Whether or not an error occurred in the scanner Yes Yes - - Last Inventory Taken Date and time inventory was last taken Yes Yes - (*4) - (*4) Date of Registration Date on which the scanner was registered Yes Yes - Yes (*2) Connection Interface Type True Model Type Total Throughput (Sheets) Flatbed Total Throughput (Sheets) Item Description Image scanner Type of interface used to connect the computer to the scanner Yes - - Yes (*2) True model type of the scanner (this is shown when the scanner is emulated) Yes - - Yes (*2) Total number of scanned sheets of the scanner Yes Yes - Yes (*2) Total number of scanned sheets of the Flatbed (for a network scanner, this is shown when the Flatbed option is enabled) Network scanner Configuration from file Configuration from scanner Yes Yes - Yes (*2) Server PAD ASSY (Sheets) Number of sheets pad assy has been used for Yes Yes - Yes (*2) PAD ASSY Status Numerical value that indicates whether the number of sheets the pad assy has been used for exceeds the threshold Yes Yes - Yes (*2) PAD ASSY Threshold PICK ROLLER (Sheets) Numerical value that indicates the threshold of the pad assy status Yes Yes (*3) - Yes Number of sheets pick roller has been used for Yes Yes - Yes (*2) 80

81 Chapter 3 Server PICK ROLLER Status PICK ROLLER Threshold Item Description Image scanner Numerical value that indicates whether the number of sheets the pick roller has been used for exceeds the threshold Network scanner Configuration from file Yes Yes - Yes (*2) Numerical value that indicates the threshold of the pick roller status Yes Yes (*3) - Yes Configuration from scanner BRAKE ROLLER (Sheets) BRAKE ROLLER Status BRAKE ROLLER Threshold SEPARATOR ROLLER (Sheets) SEPARATOR ROLLER Status SEPARATOR ROLLER Threshold PRINT CARTRIDGE Number of sheets brake roller has been used for Yes - - Yes (*2) Numerical value that indicates whether the number of sheets the brake roller has been used for exceeds the threshold Numerical value that indicates the threshold of the brake roller status Yes - - Yes (*2) Yes - - Yes Number of sheets separator roller has been used for Yes - - Yes (*2) Numerical value that indicates whether the number of sheets the separator roller has been used for exceeds the threshold Numerical value that indicates the threshold of the separator roller status Yes - - Yes (*2) Yes - - Yes Imprinter print cartridge ink level Yes - - Yes (*2) Server PRINT CARTRIDGE Status Flatbed Date of Registration Numerical value that indicates whether the print cartridge ink level exceeds the threshold Date on which the Flatbed was registered (for a network scanner, this is shown when the Flatbed option is enabled) Yes - - Yes (*2) - Yes - Yes Cumulative On Time (Hours) Last Audit Log Collected Total scanner "On" time, in hours - Yes - Yes Last date and time audit log was collected - Yes - (*4) - (*4) 81

82 Chapter 3 Server Update Group Settings Group TWAIN Driver Version Current TWAIN Driver Status Item Description Image scanner Last TWAIN Driver Update Group name used to identify update modules to be installed. Unnamed scanners belong to the "Default" group. Group name used to identify applied scanner settings. Unnamed scanners belong to the "Default" group Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes - TWAIN driver version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current TWAIN driver update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful TWAIN driver update of the computer connected to the scanner Network scanner Configuration from file Yes Yes ISIS Driver Version ISIS driver version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Configuration from scanner Server Current ISIS Driver Status Last ISIS Driver Update Software VRS Version Current Software VRS Status Current ISIS driver update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful ISIS driver update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Yes Software VRS version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current Software VRS update status of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Last Software VRS Update Date/time of the last known successful Software VRS update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Hardware VRS Version Hardware VRS version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current Hardware VRS Status Current Hardware VRS update status of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Last Hardware VRS Update Date/time of the last known successful Hardware VRS update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes

83 Chapter 3 Server Control Runtime Version Current Control Runtime Status Last Control Runtime Update ScandAll PRO Version Item Description Image scanner Control Runtime version of the computer connected to the scanner Current Control Runtime update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful Control Runtime update of the computer connected to the scanner Network scanner Configuration from file Yes - - Yes Yes Yes ScandAll PRO version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Configuration from scanner Server Current ScandAll PRO Status Current ScandAll PRO update status of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Last ScandAll PRO Update Scan to Microsoft SharePoint Version Current Scan to Microsoft SharePoint Status Date/time of the last known successful ScandAll PRO update of the computer connected to the scanner Scan to Microsoft SharePoint version of the computer connected to the scanner Current Scan to Microsoft SharePoint update status of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Last Scan to Microsoft SharePoint Update Date/time of the last known successful Scan to Microsoft SharePoint update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Error Recovery Guide Version Error Recovery Guide version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current Error Recovery Guide Status Current Error Recovery Guide update status of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Last Error Recovery Guide Update Date/time of the last known successful Error Recovery Guide update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes

84 Chapter 3 Server Manual Version Manual version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current Manual Status Last Manual Update Agent Version Current Agent Status Last Agent Update Current manual update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful manual update of the computer connected to the scanner Agent version of the computer connected to the scanner Current Agent update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful Agent update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Firmware Version firmware version Yes Yes - Yes (*2) Current Firmware Status Last Firmware Update Item Description Image scanner Network scanner Configuration from file Current firmware update status Yes Date/time of the last known successful firmware update Yes Configuration from scanner Server Firmware (Imprinter) Version Current Firmware (Imprinter) Status Last Firmware (Imprinter) Update CGA Firmware Version Imprinter firmware version Yes - - Yes (*2) Current imprinter firmware update status Yes Date/time of the last known successful imprinter firmware update Yes CGA firmware version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes 84

85 Chapter 3 Server Item Description Image scanner Current CGA Firmware Status Last CGA Firmware Update Current CGA firmware update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful CGA firmware update of the computer connected to the scanner Network scanner Configuration from file Yes Yes Configuration from scanner User Application Version Current User Application Status Last User Application Update Software Operation Panel Settings Current Software Operation Panel Settings Status Last Software Operation Panel Settings Update User application version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current user application update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful user application update of the computer connected to the scanner Software Operation Panel settings version of the computer connected to the scanner Current Software Operation Panel settings update status of the computer connected to the scanner Date/time of the last known successful Software Operation Panel settings update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Server ScandAll PRO Settings ScandAll PRO settings version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes Current ScandAll PRO Settings Status Current ScandAll PRO settings update status of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Last ScandAll PRO Settings Update Date/time of the last known successful ScandAll PRO settings update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes Agent Settings Agent settings version of the computer connected to the scanner Yes - - Yes 85

86 Chapter 3 Server Item Description Image scanner Current Agent Settings Status Current Agent settings update status of the computer connected to the scanner Network scanner Configuration from file Yes Configuration from scanner Last Current Agent Settings Update Date/time of the last known successful Agent settings update of the computer connected to the scanner Yes System Version system version - Yes - Yes Security Update Version Security update version - Yes - Yes Installed Options A list of installed options - Yes - Yes Server Current System Update Status Flatbed Version Last System Update Add-in Group Current system update status - Yes - (*4) - (*4) Firmware version of the Flatbed (for a network scanner, this is shown when the Flatbed option is enabled) - Yes - Yes Date/time of the last known successful system update - Yes - (*4) - (*4) Group name used to identify applied Add-in install modules. Unnamed scanners belong to the "Default" group - Yes Yes - Add-in Version Add-in install module version - Yes - Yes Current Add-in Install Status Current scanner Add-in install status - Yes - (*4) - (*4) Last Add-in Install Date/time of the last known successful Add-in install - Yes - (*4) - (*4) Settings (*1) Current Settings Status Identifies which set of Server supplied scanner settings has been applied - Yes - - Current scanner settings status - Yes - (*4) - (*4) 86

87 Chapter 3 Server Yes: Available -: Not available Item Description Image scanner Last Settings Update Date/time of the last known successful released scanner settings update *1 : The information is not displayed in the [ Details] window. *2 : The information is not registered if the scanner is not connected. *3 : The information may not be available with some models. *4 : Automatically set from the Sever. Network scanner Configuration from file - Yes - (*4) - (*4) Configuration from scanner Server 87

88 Chapter 3 Server Adding Configuration configuration can be added in the Console window. Even if scanner configuration is added, the scanner cannot be centrally managed until registration from the scanner is completed. 1 Press the [Config List] tab in the Console main window. The [ Config List] window appears. 2 Press the [New] button. The [Edit Details] window appears. Server 3 Configure the desired settings. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 4 Press the [OK] button. The scanner configuration is registered. To copy the configuration of another scanner, select the check box for the scanner to be copied in the [ Config List] window. Then, press the [Clone] button and edit the configuration as needed. 88

89 Chapter 3 Server Editing Configuration configuration can be edited in the Console window. You can set a group and description to the scanner configuration automatically registered from the scanner. 1 Press the [Config List] tab in the Console main window. The [ Config List] window appears. 2 Select the check box for the scanner to be edited. 3 Press the [Edit] button. The [Edit Details] window appears. 4 Edit the desired settings. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 5 Press the [OK] button. The changed scanner configuration is saved. Deleting Configuration configuration can be deleted in the Console window. 1 Press the [Config List] tab in the Console main window. The [ Config List] window appears. 2 Select the check box for the scanner to be deleted. 3 Press the [Delete] button. A confirmation window for whether or not to delete the specified scanner configuration appears. 4 Press the [OK] button. The scanner configuration is deleted. Deleting the scanner configuration does not complete the unregistering of the Server settings on the scanner side. If you do not centrally manage the scanner, disable the Server settings on the scanner side. For image scanners, to disable the centralized management of multiple scanners at one time, apply a new set of Agent settings to target scanners. For network scanners, to disable the centralized management of multiple scanners at one time, apply a new set of scanner settings to target scanners. To manage the scanner centrally again, re-register the scanner in the Server. Server 89

90 Chapter 3 Server Exporting Configuration configuration can be exported to a file in the Console window. 1 Press the [Config List] tab in the Console main window. The [ Config List] window appears. 2 Press the [Export Config] button. A window to confirm whether or not to export the scanner configuration appears. 3 Select scanner information to be exported, and press the [OK] button. The [File Download] dialog box appears. 4 Press the [Save] button. The [Save As] dialog box appears. 5 Specify the export destination. 6 Press the [Save] button. configuration is exported to the specified destination. For details about the format of the scanner configuration file to be exported, refer to " Configuration File Format (for Exporting)" (page 127). Importing Configuration In the Console window, scanner configuration can be registered for several scanners at once, by importing the scanner configuration file. For details about the importable data (settings) allowed in a scanner configuration file, refer to " Configuration File Format (for Importing)" (page 134). Also note that imported scanner configuration data can be changed at once for the scanners. Only those settings detailed as being importable may be imported. Even if scanner configuration is imported, the scanner cannot be centrally managed until registration from the scanner is completed. 1 Press the [Config List] tab in the Console main window. The [ Config List] window appears. 2 Press the [Import Config] button. The [Import Config] window appears. Server 90

91 Chapter 3 Server 3 Specify the scanner configuration file to be imported. Press the [Browse] button to select a file. 4 Press the [Import] button. The scanner configuration file is imported and the applicable scanners are configured. Importing a scanner configuration file that contains zero scanner entries will cause all of the existing scanner configuration information to be deleted. The imported scanner configuration file overwrites the current scanner configuration. If the imported scanner configuration information contains the same MAC address or scanner name as in the existing scanner configuration information, the MAC address or the scanner name will be recognized as already existing. This is determined in the order of MAC address, scanner name. In this case, on the table shown in "3.12 Managing the s" (page 78), items in the "Configuration from file" column marked "Yes" are replaced, and those marked with "-" are left as they are. If the same MAC address or scanner name does not exist, the imported scanner configuration information will be added. Checking Details details can be checked in the Console window. 1 Press the [Config List] tab in the Console main window. The [ Config List] window appears. 2 Click the link of the scanner whose details you want to view. The [ Details] window appears. Server 3 Check the scanner details. For information about the settings, refer to the Console Help. 91

92 Chapter 3 Server 3.13 Maintaining the s If scanners where replacement of consumable parts is required or where an error occurs are found in the Console window, you can take appropriate action on those scanners. When a consumable part needs to be replaced Check the Console [ Details] window for what consumable part needs to be replaced, and replace the applicable part. For details about replacing consumable parts, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanner you are using. When an error has occurred Check the error details in the Console [Event Details] window, and take the appropriate action. For details about errors and actions to take, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanner you are using. Server 92

93 Chapter 3 Server 3.14 Operation Examples This section provides operation examples. The following two operation examples are explained here. Operation for monitoring scanners Operation for updating scanners The following explains each operation example. Operation for Monitoring s The Console window can be used to monitor scanners by checking the status of scanner consumable parts and errors reported from the scanners. Server Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors istrator Console Error Recovery Guide 1 Login from the Console. For details about logging from the Console, refer to "3.4 Login from the Console" (page 47). 2 Check the Console [ Details] window for what consumable part needs to be replaced, and replace the applicable part. 3 Check the error details in the Console [Event Details] window, and take the appropriate action. For image scanners, the [Error Details] button becomes enabled if an error occurs in the scanner. Click the [Error Details] button to bring up the "Error Recovery Guide" corresponding to the scanner error. Check the information displayed and deal with the problem accordingly. Server... Agent Agent Agent Errors Consumable part replacement Consumable part replacement Errors : Alerts for consumable part replacement and errors 93

94 Chapter 3 Server Operation for Updating s settings and drivers can be updated for multiple scanners at once. Updating scanners can be done during nighttime or other periods when the scanners are not used. settings Driver Server Upload update modules/ check update status istrator Console SCAModule Creator 1 Create update modules. To create update modules, refer to "Creating an Update Module" (page 55). 2 Login from the Console. For details about logging from the Console, refer to "3.4 Login from the Console" (page 47). 3 Confirm that there are no problems with the update by using a scanner for an operation check. Specify a settings group with a scanner to be used for checking operations, and check that there are no problems by performing steps 4 to 6. Server Agent settings settings Update Agent settings Driver Agent settings Driver Driver Driver Update settings settings... : settings Update modules Update 4 In the following Console windows, upload the update modules to the Server: - [Upload Image Update] window - [System Updates] window - [Add-in Installs] window - [ Settings] window - [Job Mode Settings] window Set the following to distribute the load when installing the update module: Split the settings group into several groups Change the update schedule to be performed per group, and register/distribute the update module 94

95 Chapter 3 Server 5 Install the update modules. Update modules are installed when one of the following occurs: - For image scanners: The computer connected to the scanner is logged on. On the computer connected to the scanner, [Install Updates] is selected from the right-click menu of the Agent icon on the taskbar. The [Regularly check for updates] check box has been selected in the Agent [ Server Settings] window, and the time specified in [Check Interval] has elapsed. The [Install updates while the computer is logged off] check box has been selected in the Agent [ Server Settings] window, and the computer connected to the scanner is logged off. - For network scanners: is started, or resumed from the standby mode is logged out is notified of any update modules has an automatic update scheduled 6 In the Console [Update Status List] window, check the status details of the update modules. Server 95

96 Chapter 4 This chapter describes operation using alerts Alerts Quick Guide Pre-settings for the SMTP Server Pre-settings for the Agent Pre-settings for Network s Checking Maintaining the s Server

97 Chapter Alerts Quick Guide This section provides a quick guide for alerts. Pre-settings for the SMTP Server Checking the SMTP Server Settings For details, refer to "4.2 Pre-settings for the SMTP Server" (page 98). Pre-settings for the Agent Installing the Agent Configuring the Settings of the Agent Pre-settings for Network s Configuring the Settings of Network s Pre-settings for the Agent are required for using image scanners. For details, refer to "4.3 Pre-settings for the Agent" (page 99). Pre-settings for network scanners are required for using network scanners. For details, refer to "4.4 Pre-settings for Network s" (page 101). When the Server is used, an error notification can be sent from the Server, not from each scanner. To send an error notification from the Server, use the [ Server Settings (Common Settings)] window of the Console. Server Checking For details, refer to "4.5 Checking " (page 102). Maintaining the s For details, refer to "4.6 Maintaining the s" (page 105). 97

98 Chapter Pre-settings for the SMTP Server This section describes the pre-settings for the SMTP server. Checking the SMTP Server Settings Check the address and port number of the SMTP server. For details, contact your system administrator. Server 98

99 Chapter Pre-settings for the Agent Image This section describes the pre-settings for the Agent. Installing the Agent Install the Agent on a computer connected to scanners. For details about installing the Agent, refer to "2.4 Installing the Agent" (page 35). Configuring the Settings of the Agent Configure the settings of the Agent. This allows the administrator to receive alerts for consumable parts and scanner errors. 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup]. The [ Agent] window appears. 2 Click the [Settings] button for [ Notification]. Server The [ Settings] window appears. 99

100 Chapter 4 3 Select the [Send s] check box. 5 Press the [Send a test ] button. Check whether a test is successfully sent. For details about the test format, refer to "4.5 Checking " (page 102). If the computer name includes characters other than alphanumerics (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) and hyphen (-), an cannot be sent. 6 Press the [OK] button. This enables the settings, and the [ Agent] window appears again. The Agent icon appears on the taskbar. Server 4 Set the SMTP server, addresses, and encoding. Set the same SMTP server address and port number as those you checked in "Checking the SMTP Server Settings" (page 98). For information about the settings, refer to the Agent Help. 100

101 Chapter Pre-settings for Network s Network This section describes the pre-settings for network scanners. Configuring the Settings of Network s Configure the settings of network scanners. This allows the administrator to receive alerts for consumable parts and scanner errors. For more details, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanners you are using. Server 101

102 Chapter Checking You can check that would be sent if a consumable part needs to be replaced or if an error occurs. The format is as follows: Subject Event notification from Agent [computer from which the error message is sent] (*1)(*2) Body This is an event notification from the Agent [computer from which the error message is sent]. (*1) Date/Time : Message notification date/time (Format: YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss) Origin : Computer from which the message is sent IP Address : IP address of the computer from which the message is sent Model : Model of the scanner related to the message Serial Number : Serial number of the scanner related to the message Type : Message type (*3) Message Code : Message code (*4) (*5) Message : Message description (*4) (*5) *1: For network scanners, the " Agent" reflects the environment of each scanner. *2: For a test , this will be "[Test] Event Notification from Agent [Computer from which the error message is sent]". The subject starts with "[Test]", as shown above. *3: Event types are as follows: Information: Information message Error: Error message Warning: Warning message - (hyphen): Test *4: For details about the message codes and message description, refer to the Console Help. *5: A hyphen ("-") is always used for test . Server 102

103 Chapter 4 Example: When Event Type Is "Information" Subject Event notification from Agent [PC-001] Body This is an event notification from the Agent [PC-001]. Date/Time Origin IP Address Model Serial Number Type Message Code Message : YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss : PC-001 : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx : fi-xxxxx : (B1) : Information : 0F : was changed. Server Example: When Event Type Is "Error" Subject Event notification from Agent [PC-001] Body This is an event notification from the Agent [PC-001]. Date/Time Origin IP Address Model Serial Number Type Message Code Message : YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss : PC-001 : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx : fi-xxxxx : (B1) : Error : 8F : parts replacement notification was detected. [048005, 87: Drive error] 103

104 Chapter 4 Example: When Event Type Is "Warning" Subject Event notification from Agent [PC-001] Body This is an event notification from the Agent [PC-001]. Date/Time Origin IP Address Model Serial Number Type Message Code Message : YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss : PC-001 : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx : fi-xxxxx : (B1) : Warning : 6F : consumable needs to be replaced soon. Consumable Parts: BRAKE ROLLER Server Example: When Event Type Is "Test " Subject [Test] Event notification from Agent [PC-001] Body This is an event notification from the Agent [PC-001]. Date/Time : YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss Origin : PC-001 IP Address : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Model : fi-xxxxx Serial Number : (B1) Type : - Message Code : - Message : - 104

105 Chapter Maintaining the s You can take appropriate action according to the sent when a consumable part needs to be replaced or if an error occurs. When a consumable part needs to be replaced Check the for what consumable part needs to be replaced, and replace the applicable part. For details about replacing consumable parts, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanner you are using. When an error has occurred Check the error details in the , and take the appropriate action. For details about errors and actions to take, refer to the Operator's Guide for the scanner you are using. Server 105

106 Chapter 5 Image This chapter describes operations that are linked with the integrated management system. 5.1 Quick Guide Pre-settings for the Pre-settings for the Agent Checking SNMP Traps Maintaining the s Server

107 Chapter Quick Guide This section provides a quick guide for the integrated management system. Pre-settings for the Configuring the (SNMP Manager) Checking the (SNMP Manager) For details, refer to "5.2 Pre-settings for the " (page 108). Server Pre-settings for the Agent Installing the Agent Configuring the SNMP Trap Notification for the Agent Checking SNMP Traps These settings are required for using image scanners. For details, refer to "5.3 Pre-settings for the Agent" (page 109). For details, refer to "5.4 Checking SNMP Traps" (page 111). Maintaining the s For details, refer to "5.5 Maintaining the s" (page 113). 107

108 Chapter Pre-settings for the This section describes the pre-settings for the integrated management system. Configuring the (SNMP Manager) Enable the SNMP manager that receives SNMP traps. The port number "UDP/162" is used for SNMP traps. Set this port for the integrated management system network so that SNMP trap can be received. For details, refer to the integrated management system manual. Checking the (SNMP Manager) Check the address and community name of the integrated management system that runs the SNMP manager. For details, refer to the integrated management system manual. Server 108

109 Chapter Pre-settings for the Agent This section describes the pre-settings for the Agent. Installing the Agent Install the Agent on a computer connected to scanners. For details about installing the Agent, refer to "2.4 Installing the Agent" (page 35). Configuring the SNMP Trap Notification for the Agent Configure the SNMP trap message settings for the Agent. This allows the integrated management system to receive SNMP trap messages concerning consumable parts and scanner errors. 1 Select the [Start] menu [All Programs] [ Agent] [ Agent Setup]. The [ Agent] window appears. 2 Press the [Settings] button for [SNMP Trap Notification]. Server The [SNMP Trap Message Settings] window appears. 109

110 Chapter 5 3 Select the [Send SNMP Trap messages] check box. 6 Press the [OK] button. This enables the settings, and the [ Agent] window appears again. The Agent icon appears on the taskbar. Server 4 Set the address and community name. Set the same address and community name as those you checked in "Checking the (SNMP Manager)" (page 108). For information about the settings, refer to the Agent Help. 5 Press the [Send a test message] button. Check whether SNMP traps are successfully sent. For details about the SNMP trap format, refer to "5.4 Checking SNMP Traps" (page 111). 110