BEFORE USING THE MACHINE

REMOTE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

The remote operation function allows you to operate the machine from your computer.

When this function is added, the same screen as the operation panel screen appears on your computer. This allows you to operate the machine from your computer in the same way as if you were standing in front of the machine.

The machine

 

Your computer

 

Operation panel

Operate the

 

machine using

 

your computer

 

screen.

Network

The remote operation function can only be used on one computer at a time.

How to use the remote operation function

Before using this function, set "Operational Authority" to "Allowed" in "Remote Software Operation" of "Remote Operation Settings" in the system settings (administrator).

7. SYSTEM SETTINGS "Remote Operation Settings" (page 7-60)

To use the remote operation function, the machine must be connected to a network and a VNC application must be installed on your computer (recommended VNC software: RealVNC).

The procedure for using this function is as follows:

Example: RealVNC

Connect from the computer to the machine.

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(1)

Start the VNC viewer

(2)

Enter the IP address of the machine in the

 

 

 

"Server" entry box.

(3) (2)

(3)

Click the [OK] button.

Follow the prompts on the operation panel of the machine to permit the connection.

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When the machine is connected to the remote software, If you wish to disconnect, exit the remote software or touch

appears on the system bar of the machine's touch panel. .

Use the operation panel in the same way as you would on the machine. Note that a key cannot be held down to continuously change a value being entered. For detailed procedures, see the chapters for each of the functions in this manual.

System Settings (Administrator): Remote Operation Settings

Set the operation authority for the remote operation function.

These settings can also be configured in the Web pages. Click "System Settings", "Operation Setting" and then "Remote Operation Settings" in the Web page menu.

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