Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the AA-PRINT software.

1.1Overview of ULM

ULM is a MEAP application, developed by NT-ware, which provides login capabilities to users of a Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE device. ULM supports Local Authentication and Domain Authentication modes.

Local users can authenticate against a local user database, set up by the System Administrator, by using a proximity card, or by entering their user name and password on the local device. Domain users can authenticate against an Active Directory server via a proximity card or by entering their user name and password and selecting their configured domain on the local device. For more information on configuring ULM, see the Universal Login Manager Installation and Configuration Guide.

ULM does not interfere with any of the MEAP device’s native functions, such as Copy, Print, and Scan.

IMPORTANT

The ULM Login Service must be installed first before you can use AA-PRINT. For instructions on installing ULM, see Chapter 5, “Installing ULM,” in the Advanced Anywhere Print V1.0 Installation and Configuration Guide.

1.2Overview of AA-PRINT

AA-PRINT is an integrated MEAP application. It should be installed and operated on a supported Canon MEAP-enabled device. AA-PRINT enables authenticated users via ULM to print only their print jobs from any networked MFPs that have AA-PRINT installed.

AA-PRINT supports usage and function restrictions via AMS, secure printing, and does not interfere with any of the MEAP device’s built-in functions, such as Copy, Print, and Scan.

IMPORTANT

•For instructions on installing and configuring AA-PRINT, see Chapters 6 and 7 in the Advanced Anywhere Print V1.0 Installation and Configuration Guide.

•If a USB card reader is attached to or detached from the machine after AA-PRINT has been installed and started, the machine may need to be restarted.

Advanced Anywhere Print V1.0 User’s Guide

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