IATSD Critical Test Report – Panasonic WORKio DP-C401

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PRINTER-MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Internet Services

Internet Services is a Web-based network-printer management solution for

 

administrators. It may be accessed by launching a standard Web browser

 

and entering the printer’s IP address in the address field. Alternately, it may

 

be accessed directly at the computer desktop, without having to launch a

 

Web browser. With Internet Services, administrators may access the

 

device’s embedded printer Web page. There they can view device status

 

(“ready,” “load paper,” etc.), and the device’s print queue. They may also:

 

• Submit a print job by entering a file name without having to open the

 

application with which the file was created, thus saving time.

 

• Make settings for the job, such as duplex/simplex, number of copies, etc.

 

• Delete pending print jobs.

 

Clients may also use Internet Services to view device status and the status of

 

the print queue. However, an administrative password is required to change

 

network connectivity and configuration settings.

 

 

Network Scanner

Enables users to access stored data in Internet Services’ mailbox. It includes

Utility

a TWAIN Network Scan Driver that enables users to retrieve scanned

 

documents stored in Internet Services’ mailboxes.

 

 

Figure 5 – The Panasonic WORKiO DP-C401’s Internet Services’ printer Web page. Internet Services enables users to view the DP-C401’s status and availability via a standard Web browser, and does not require the installation of any software on the user’s workstation. Administrators may also remotely monitor and configure network settings with Internet Services.

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