Deploying solutions to a device group
Deploying a solution to a device group creates profiles on the printers in the group that allow users to execute jobs
using the solution.
Note:
It is recommended to set servers offline before deploying solutions to device groups to prevent execution of
associated profiles before you have completed configuration. For more information, see “Viewing and changing
server status” on page 56.
1
Click the
Device Groups
tab.
2
Select a device group from the Device Groups list.
3
Select
Solutions
from the Tasks list.
4
In the main section, click
Add
.
5
Select the solution from the list, and then click
Next
.
6
Configure the deployment settings of the solution for the current device group, and then click
Finish
.
Note:
A policy update is required to complete the deployment of the solution. For more information see “Updating
policies for device groups” on page 105.
Customizing the home screen for a device group
To place buttons for deployed solutions on the home screens of printers in a device group (or in the menus of
single
‑
function printers without touch screens), you can configure custom home screens. A custom home screen is not
a requirement to deploy a solution. However, if the default home screen is used, then solutions must be accessed
through the Held Jobs menu on the printer.
Because different device classes have different capabilities, a separate custom home screen must be configured for
each device class.
Notes:
•
On e
‑
Task 2+ and e
‑
Task 3 printers, actions included in a custom home screen must be enabled in the printer
settings to appear on the home screen. To adjust these settings, type the printer IP address in the address field
of your Web browser to access the printer Embedded Web Server, and then click
Settings
>
General Settings
>
Home screen customization
.
•
If a printer is assigned to more than one device group with a custom home screen configured, then the last
policy update determines which home screen is used. If multiple device group membership is necessary, then it
is not recommended to configure a home screen for more than one of the device groups to which the printer
belongs.
1
Click the
Device Groups
tab.
2
Select a device group from the Device Groups list.
3
Select
Home Screen
from the Tasks list.
4
Click the tab for the class of printers that you want to configure.
5
Select the
Use this home screen as part of the device group's policy
check box.
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