Managing Device Setting Values for Distribution

This section describes the method for managing the setting value data for distribution to printers.
In order to distribute device setting values, it is necessary to register the setting value data for distribution to this software.

Preparing Device Setting Value Data for Distribution

The following data can be distributed to printers from this software.
New data created using Device Settings Configurator (recommended)
The following data can also be distributed.
Device setting value data exported from printers via the Remote UI
Device setting value data backed up to this software from printers
Device setting value data exported from the Device Configuration Management Plug-in operating in iW Management Console v3.x
Either of the above types of device setting value data that has been edited using Device Settings Configurator
IMPORTANT
There are several cautions to follow when handling device setting values. Confirm the following in advance.
The categories cannot be specified during the distribution process. All the category setting values included in the data to distribute is distributed. Only include the categories to distribute in the device setting value data for distribution.
NOTE
For details on using Device Settings Configurator, see the following.
User's Guide for Device Settings Configurator

Uploading Device Setting Values

1.
Select the [Data Management] menu > [Device Setting Values].
2.
Select [Distribution data] from the drop-down list on the top of the [Device Setting Values Data] page.
3.
Specify the data to upload on the [Device Setting Values Data] page.
In [File], select the file to upload.
In [Data Name], enter a name indicating the content of the setting values to upload.
In [Password], enter the password set during the backup or export process.
4.
Click [Upload].

Managing Device Setting Value Data

1.
Select the [Data Management] menu > [Device Setting Values].
2.
Select [Distribution data] from the drop-down list on the top of the [Device Setting Values Data] page.
3.
Perform the required operations in the list on the [Device Setting Values Data] page.
Downloading setting value data
Click the name of the file to download.
Deleting setting value data
Click [] for the data to delete.