Remote UI Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
imageCLASS 2300 Remote UI Guide
Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. Some of the manuals listed below are only supplied with the Network Model of this machine. Guides with this symbol are printed manuals. • Installing and Setting Up the Machine • Network and Printer Settings CD-ROM Guides with this symbol are PDF manuals included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Using the Remote UI Chapter 2 Remote UI Functions Chapter 3 Appendix Includes the Glossary and index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Keys Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Displays Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Thank you for purchasing the Canon imageCLASS 2300. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the machine in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. How to Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
Displays Used in This Manual The keys which you should press are marked with , as shown below. When multiple keys or buttons can be pressed, they will be highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be pressed. Click [OK]. Click this button for operation.
Legal Notices Trademarks Canon, the Canon logo, and imageCLASS are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Netscape, Netscape Communicator and Netscape Navigator are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Using the Remote UI 1 CHAPTER This chapter describes the features of the Remote UI, and how to start it. Overview of the Remote UI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Before You Start the Remote UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Starting the Remote UI . . . .
Overview of the Remote UI The Remote UI (User Interface) software allows you to access and manage a machine connected to a network using a web browser. If you specify the address of the machine in your web browser, the Remote UI screen appears from where you can manage and control the machine. Using the Remote UI 1 The machine is supplied with preinstalled web server software that enables you to use the Remote UI. You do not need any special software, other than a web browser, installed on your computer.
■ Checking the [Device Status] from a network computer The Remote UI enables you to access the machine via a network, enabling you to display the current status for the machine, the status of all information, and job processing. You can manage the machine from a personal computer connected to the network, without having to perform operations on the machine itself. 1 Using the Remote UI When you specify the IP address of the machine with your web browser, the Remote UI top page appears as shown below.
Displays one-touch speed or coded dialing data (fax numbers, e-mail addresses, FTP server addresses, destination names, etc.) registered on the machine. Displays links to support information, such as the online manual. Updates or refreshes the currently displayed screen with the latest information. Information is not updated automatically. When you click on this button, the latest information from the machine is acquired. Using the Remote UI 1 Displays the online help for the Remote UI.
System Requirements The system requirements for the Remote UI are as follows: ■ Windows • OS - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 + Service Pack 5 or later - Microsoft Windows 95/98 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows XP • Web Browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1 or later - Netscape Communicator/Navigator 4.7 or later, except Netscape Communicator 6 ■ Macintosh • OS - Mac OS 8.
Before You Start the Remote UI Before you start the Remote UI, check the following: 1 Using the Remote UI ■ Network Settings Select [Network Settings] from the [System Settings] menu from the [Additional Functions] screen, and verify the IP address of the machine. If you do not know the IP address, consult your network administrator. (See Chapter 2, "Using a TCP/IP Network (Windows/UNIX)," in the Network Guide.) IMPORTANT • Connection via a proxy server is not possible.
Starting the Remote UI To start the Remote UI, follow the procedure described below. Start your web browser. 2 Enter the URL in the [Address] or [Location] field. Using the Remote UI 1 1 http:/// The Remote UI screen loads. 3 Select the logon mode. Administrator Mode: Select the radio button ➞ enter the password. End-User Mode: Select the radio button ➞ enter the owner name. 4 Click [OK]. The [Device Manager] - [Status] page appears.
Using the Remote UI 1 1-8 Starting the Remote UI
Remote UI Functions 2 CHAPTER This chapter describes the various functions of the Remote UI, along with brief descriptions of how to use them. Device Status and Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Canceling Jobs and Viewing the Job Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Canceling Print Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Status and Information Display Using the Remote UI (User Interface), you can view the current status of the machine, such as the amount and size of paper in the drawers, or other status information. You can also view information about the device administrator, the installation location and various machine settings. 2 Remote UI Functions NOTE If you change the IP (Internet Protocol) address on the web browser (Remote UI), the change will not be reflected on the display of the machine.
[Information]:Displays information about the machine, including information about the administrator, the display language used on the Remote UI, and any security settings that have been enabled. If you are using [Administrator Mode], you can also adjust these settings. [Features]: Displays information about various features of the machine, and total and available memory. [Network]: Displays information about the Network Interface, firmware version and any network protocols that are enabled.
Canceling Jobs and Viewing the Job Log The Remote UI enables you to cancel print jobs queued in the machine's memory. It also allows you to view the print log of processed jobs. The [Job Manager] page includes the following sections: Remote UI Functions 2 • Print Job • Print Log • Activity Log Canceling Print Jobs You can use the Remote UI to cancel print jobs that are being processed by the machine, or waiting to be printed.
1 Click [Job Manager] ➞ select [Print Job] from the menu that appears under [Job Manager]. A list of [Print Jobs] being processed by the machine appears. Remote UI Functions 2 2 Select the [ ] checkbox to the left of the job you want to cancel ➞ click . IMPORTANT The canceled job cannot be retrieved.
NOTE You cannot cancel a job when the [Print Log] is displayed. Viewing the Print Log The Remote UI enables you to view the [Print Log] of processed jobs. 1 Remote UI Functions 2 Click [Job Manager] ➞ select [Print Log] from the menu that appears under [Job Manager]. The [Print Log] appears to display information about jobs that have already been processed by the machine. NOTE If the menu is already displayed, you can skip this step.
Viewing the Activity Log The Remote UI enables you to view the [Activity Log] of fax jobs. Click [Job Manager] ➞ select [Activity Log] from the menu that appears under [Job Manager]. The [Activity Log] appears to display information about fax jobs that have already been processed or are waiting to be processed by the machine. 2 Remote UI Functions 1 NOTE If the menu is already displayed, you can skip this step.
Viewing and Editing Device Settings The Remote UI can be used to view and edit some of the settings for the machine. NOTE You can edit the [Device Settings] only when you are using the [Administrator Mode]. Remote UI Functions 2 1 Click [Device Settings] ➞ select the item to display from the menu that appears under [Device Settings]. Device Settings: Changes the printer settings. Line Communications: Changes the settings for Fax, E-mail and I-Fax functions.
(example) When [Line Communications] is selected: Remote UI Functions 2 The current settings are displayed for the selected item. 2 To edit the settings, click [Edit]. If you have selected [PCL/PS Settings], the [Edit PCL/PS Settings] screen appears. If you have selected [Line Communications], the [Edit Line Communications] screen appears.
3 Set each of the items as necessary ➞ click [OK]. If you want to cancel the changes to the settings, click [Cancel].
Viewing and Editing the Address Book The Remote UI allows you to make additions and changes to each item of the [Address Book]. The [Address Book] page includes the following sections: • One-touch Speed Dialing Dialing (Coded Speed Dialing) • Import/Export Viewing and Editing One-Touch Speed or Coded Dialing You can use the Remote UI to view and edit the one-touch speed or coded dialing numbers. You can delete and register addresses, or make changes to the addresses already registered.
NOTE • You can jump to the number you want to delete or edit by selecting the appropriate range of the numbers in the drop-down box on the upper right corner of the screen. • You cannot edit or add group dialing nor program one-touch keys using the Remote UI. Only the numbers to the left of the check box is displayed without links. 2 Remote UI Functions 2 To delete a one-touch speed or coded dialing number, select the [ ] checkbox to the right of the number to delete ➞ click .
3 To view the information registered for one-touch speed or coded dialing numbers, click the number on the left side or the name. If you want to add an address for [One-touch Speed Dialing] or [Coded Dialing], click any number for which [None] is displayed as the name. Remote UI Functions 2 The detailed information about the number appears. 4 To edit the information, click [Edit]. NOTE You cannot edit the optional settings for one-touch speed or coded dialing numbers.
5 To store the values you entered, click [OK]. Remote UI Functions 2 To cancel editing, click [Cancel]. The values are stored and the [One-touch Speed Dialing] or [Coded Dialing] screen returns. Importing/Exporting the Address Book The Remote UI allows you to [Import/Export] the address book data. NOTE • You cannot import or export group dialing and program one-touch key settings. • The optional settings for [One-touch Speed Dialing] or [Coded Dialing] will not be exported.
1 Click [Address Book] ➞ select [Import/Export]. The [Import/Export] screen appears. Remote UI Functions 2 NOTE You can import/export address book data only when you are using the [Administrator Mode]. Importing the Address Book Data By pressing [Import] in the [Import/Export] screen, you can import the address book data from a file.
1 Click [Import]. Remote UI Functions 2 2 2-16 Click [Browse] to select an address book data file to be imported to the machine.
Click [OK] to import the file to the [Address Book]. If you want to cancel importing data, click [Cancel] to return to the [Import/ Export] screen. 2 Remote UI Functions 3 [Importing address information] will be displayed during the transfer.
Exporting the Address Book Data By pressing [Export] in the [Import/Export] screen, you can export the address book data from the machine and save it as a file. 1 Click [Export]. 2 To download the file, click [OK]. Remote UI Functions 2 If you want to cancel download, click [Cancel].
3 Enter the name of the file. 4 Remote UI Functions 2 Click [Save] to store the address book data. The machine exports the address book data.
Viewing Additional Information You can use the Remote UI to access additional information and help for your machine. NOTE You may need a connection to the internet to access some of this additional information. Remote UI Functions 2 1 Click [Support Links]. A list of the various additional information resources appears. 2 Click on the item you want to access.
Appendix 3 CHAPTER This section contains the glossary and index. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary Cookie A file left on a user's computer when the user visits a web site. A cookie allows the web site to recognize the user on subsequent visits. Cookies are generally used to enable a user to automatically sign on to certain web sites and to customize the features offered by such sites. 3 Protocol Appendix A set of rules that govern the transmission of data across a network. Examples of protocols are FTP, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, IPP, and TCP/IP. − FTP: File Transfer Protocol.
Remote UI Remote User Interface. Many functions that are done physically at the Canon machine's control panel can be done via software at a networked computer using a web browser, such as Netscape Navigator/Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Spool Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line. Spooling means putting jobs in a buffer, which is a special area in memory or on a disk.
Index Appendix 3 A F Address, 1-7 Address Book, 2-11 Coded Dialing, 2-8, 2-11 Exporting the Address Book Data, 2-18 Importing the Address Book Data, 2-15 One-Touch Speed Dialing, 2-11 Address Book button, 1-4 Administrator Mode, 1-4, 1-7, 2-2, 2-3, 2-8 Features, 2-3 H Help button, 1-4 Help Desk, 2-20 I C Canceling Jobs, 2-4 Canon's Download Service, 2-20 Cookies, 1-6, 3-2 Counter, 2-3 Information, 2-3 Information Display, 2-2 IP (Internet Protocol) address, 1-2 IP address, 1-3, 1-6, 1-7 J D Job
N U Network, 1-2, 2-3 Network Settings, 1-6 Update button, 1-4 URL, 1-7, 2-20, 3-3 Utility button, 2-2 Online help, 1-4 OS, 1-5 Overview, 1-2 Owner Privileges, 2-4 P Permit End-user's Job Operation, 2-4 Print Job, 2-5 Print Log, 2-6 Protocol, 3-2 Proxy server, 1-6, 3-2 V Viewing Additional Information, 2-20 Viewing Device Settings, 2-8 Viewing the Job Log, 2-4 Activity Log, 2-7 Print Log, 2-6 Viewing the Print Log, 2-6 3 Appendix O W Web Browser, 1-2, 1-3, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7 Web Server, 1-5 Web Server S
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