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Finding documentation and other supporting information

The following table outlines the source for, and description of, the information that is available about issues that can arise when using HP DSS.

Table 3-1Sources of information

Source

Description

 

 

HP MFP DSS Support Guide

This guide is located on the HP DSS CD and installed with Version 3.5.45 or later.

 

 

HP MFP DSS User Guide

This guide is located on the HP DSS CD. It provides basic information about how

 

to use the digital-sending features.

 

 

MFP online Help system

MFPs feature an online Help system that provides instructions for resolving

 

common problems. To use Help, press ? on the control panel.

 

 

Activity-log messages

The activity log is a record of digital sending and is probably the best tool for

 

troubleshooting. It contains information, warning, and error messages that can

 

help resolve problems. It also provides access to the embedded Web server

 

event log for MFPs.

 

Two logs can be viewed:

 

The HP MFP DSS Configuration Utility Log tab shows general log

 

messages for HP DSS.

 

In the MFP Configuration section of the Configuration Utility, a second Log

 

tab shows log messages that are specific to the selected MFP device.

 

See Using the Activity Log in the Configuration Utility and Using the log for an

 

individual device for more information. In addition, see the Help file for the

 

HP MFP Digital Sending Software Configuration Utility for a list of messages and

 

recommended actions.

 

 

Windows Event Viewer messages

The Event Viewer shows a record of the startup procedure for the HP DSS that is

 

running on the Windows server.

 

 

Control-panel messages

Messages appear on the device control panel to report digital-sending problems.

 

 

HP MFP DSS Configuration Utility

Messages appear in the HP MFP DSS Configuration Utility when problems occur.

messages

 

 

 

Alert notifications

E-mail alert notifications can be sent when digital sending problems occur. The

 

Help file for the HP MFP DSS Configuration Utility explains how to do this. See

 

Understanding critical error notifications for more information.

 

 

Using Internet support

Information about the software and all documentation can be found at the following Web site:

www.hp.com/support/dss

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