PrintFleet Printer DCA, User Manual

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PrintFleet Printer DCA
Using the Printer Data Collection Agent
after installation), click Show Proxy Configuration . See
“Using proxy settings” on page 10.
• Click Next .
Note During the activation process the Printer DCA
performs a web service discovery. If it fails to
detect the web service, it automatically performs a
subsequent test to help diagnose the nature of the
problem. This subsequent test involves sending the
following http network request:
http://networktest.printfleet.com/
10. In the Scan Settings screen, you will be shown a list of
preconfigured IP ranges that will be added to your default
Printer DCA network scan. This can be changed after installation
is complete if necessary. Click Next .
11. In the Intelligent Updates screen, you will be given the option to
disable Intelligent Updates. It is recommended that Allow
Intelligent Updates remains selected unless there is a strong
reason to turn it off. See “Enabling Intelligent Update” on
page 12.
12. You also have the option to disable Remote Configuration.
Remote Configuration allows you to view and edit values for
certain device attributes remotely via PrintFleet Optimizer. The
Enable Remote Configuration option is recommended. See
“Enabling Remote Configuration” on page 12. Click Next .
13. In the Setup is Complete screen, by default, the Open the
Printer DCA Interface and Start the Printer DCA Service
are both selected. Optionally, you can turn off one or both of
these options. Click Finish .
At some point over the life of the Printer DCA installation, you may
need to reactivate it, for example, if you were given an activation
code with an expiry date, or if you need to redirect the Printer DCA
to a new server. You can enter a new activation code from an
existing Printer DCA installation.
To reactivate the Printer DCA:
1. On the Tools menu, click Reactivate Printer DCA .
2. If you are redirecting the Printer DCA to a new server and/or
port, enter the new information in the Server box.
3. Enter the new activation code in the PIN Code box.
4. Click Activate .