Samsung Mastering SyncThru Web Service and Default Passwords for Printer Management

management tools

This chapter introduces management tools provided to help you make full use of your machine.

This chapter includes:
•	Introducing useful management tools	•	Using the Smart Panel program
•	Using SyncThru™ Web Service	•	Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator

Introducing useful management tools

The programs below help you to use your machine conveniently.

•"Using SyncThru™ Web Service" on page 68.

•"Using the Smart Panel program" on page 69.

•"Using the Unified Linux Driver Configurator" on page 70.

Using SyncThru™ Web Service

Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is the minimum requirement for SyncThru™ Web Service.

If you have connected your machine to a network and set up TCP/IP network parameters correctly, you can manage the machine via SyncThru™ Web Service, an embedded web server. Use SyncThru™ Web Service to:

•View the machine’s device information and check its current status.

•Change TCP/IP parameters and set up other network parameters.

•Change printer preference.

•Set the email notifications advising of the machine’s status.

•Get support for using the machine.

To access SyncThru™ Web Service

1.Access a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, from Windows.

Enter the machine IP address (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) in the address field and press the Enter key or click Go.

2.Your machine’s embedded website opens.

Logging into SyncThru™ Web Service

Before configuring options in SyncThru™ Web Service, you need to log-in as an administrator. You can still use SyncThru™ Web Service without logging in but you won’t have access to Settings tab and Security tab.

1.Click Login on the upper right of the SyncThru™ Web Service website.

A log-in page appears.

2.Type in the ID and Password then click Login.

If it’s your first time logging into SyncThru™ Web Service, type in the below default ID and password.

•ID: admin

•Password: sec00000

SyncThru™ Web Service overview

Some tabs may not appear depending on your model.

Information tab

This tab gives you general information about your machine. You can check things, such as remaining amount of toner. You can also print reports such as an error report and so on.

•Active Alerts: This item allows you to check the alerts occurred in the machine and their severity.

•Supplies: This item allows you to check how many pages are printed and amount of toner left in the cartridge.

•Usage Counters: This item allows you to check the usage count by print types: simplex, duplex.

•Current Settings: This item allows you to check the machine and network information.

•Print information: This item allows you to print reports such as system related reports, e-mail address and font reports.

Settings tab

This tab allows you to set configurations provided by your machine and network. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.

•Machine Settings tab: This tab allows you to set options provided by your machine.

-System:You can set settings related to your machine.

-Printer:You can set settings related to printing jobs.

-E-mail Notification: You can set e-mail notification feature and e-mail address of recipients who will receive the notification.

•Network Settings tab: This tab allows you to view and change the network environment. You can set things, such as TCP/IP, network protocols and so on.

-SNMP:You can exchange of management information between network devices using SNMP.

-Outgoing Mail Server(SMTP): You can set the outgoing e-mail server.

-Restore Default: You can restore default network settings.

Security tab

This tab allows you to set system and network security information. You need to log-in as an administrator to view this tab.

•System Security: You can set the system administrator’s information and also enable or disable machine features.

•Network Security: You can set settings for HTTPs, IPSec, IPv4/IPv6 filtering, 802.1x, Authentication servers.

Maintenance tab

This tab allows you to maintain your machine by upgrading firmware and setting contact information for sending emails. You can also connect to Samsung website or download drivers by selecting the Link menu.

•Firmware Upgrade: You can upgrade your machine’s firmware.

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