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● Export from and Import to a Different Device of the Same Model (Case B)
In this use case, the exported setting information is copied to a different device of the same model.
This enables efficient installation in the case of installing multiple devices of the same model at a time (for example, kitting).
DCM file
Export Import
A different machine
of the same model
● Export from and Import to a Different Model (Case C)
In this use case, the exported setting information is copied to a device of a different model.
Not that all the information that can be exported using DCM can be imported, but this is effective in the case of replacing an old
device or copying the settings of the base machine in an environment where various models exist.
DCM file
Export Import
A different model
■ Combination of Information Exported/Imported by DCM, Means, and Storage
Locations
● Information Exported/Imported as a DCM File
A DCM file is exported and imported using the Control Panel, remote UI, or the iW EMC server, depending on the situation of the
site.
The information exported/imported differs depending on the means.
Combinations of them are shown in the following table.
Menu used Operation Information exported
Setting values of
menu options
Address book
*1 Service mode setting
values
[Settings/Registration]
menu
Control panel
Yes (fixed)
*2
Yes (fixed)
*2 No
Remote UI Yes Yes
With conditions
*3
Service mode
Control panel No No Yes
Remote UI No No Yes
iW EMC/ MC DCM Plug-in iW EMC/ MC DCM Plug-in Yes Yes
With conditions
*4
*1: Models without address books are excluded. In the case of a fax option model without SEND function, address books are
exported only if a fax option is connected with the device.
*2: When the [Settings/ Registration] menu is used from the Control Panel, both the setting menu information and the address
book are imported/exported. It is not possible to export/import only either of them.
Information which is not included in the data to be imported is not imported.
*3: Service mode is added to the data to be exported only when service mode level 1 > COPIER > OPTION > USER > SMD-
EXPT is set.
For items to be imported, refer to "List of Items Which Can Be Imported".
*4: It is included only in the data to be imported. If service mode data is not included in the data to be imported, the data is not
imported.
● DCM File Storage Location
DCM files are saved in the following locations.
Operation Menu used Storage destination
Operation Panel
[Settings/ Registration] menu
USB flash drive
Service mode
Remote UI
[Settings/ Registration] menu
PC local disk
Service mode
DCM Pug-in DCM Pug-in Local disk of the iW EMC/MC server
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