Canon Pull Print Service Provider Version 1.0... User manual

User's Guide
PullPrint Service Provider
Version 1.0
ENG
Pub No. SE-IE-1359-V2

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How This Manual Is Organized
Chapter 1 Start Using PullPrint Service Provider
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Chapter 3 Specifying PullPrint Service Provider Settings
Chapter 4 List of Error Messages
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and
omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact
specification, please contact Canon.
The contents of this manual shall not be reproduced without the prior consent of Canon.
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Contents
How This Manual Is Organized ..................................................................................... ii
Preface............................................................................................................................ v
How To Use This Manual .............................................................................................. vi
Notations Used in This Manual ..........................................................................................................vi
Keys Used in This Manual ....................................................................................................................vi
Displays Used in This Manual ............................................................................................................vii
Abbreviations Used in This Manual .................................................................................................vii
Trademarks ................................................................................................................. viii
Chapter 1 Start Using PullPrint Service Provider
Features.......................................................................................................................1-2
Flow of Operations ............................................................................................................................1-3
System Requirements ................................................................................................1-4
Computer Requirements ..................................................................................................................1-4
MEAP Device System Resources .....................................................................................................1-4
Supported Devices ............................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
Installation and Setup Flow .......................................................................................2-2
Starting and Closing SMS ...........................................................................................2-3
Starting and Logging In to SMS ......................................................................................................2-3
Logging Out from SMS .....................................................................................................................2-7
Installing and Uninstalling PullPrint Service Provider ............................................2-8
Installation ...........................................................................................................................................2-9
Uninstallation ...................................................................................................................................2-11
Starting and Stopping an Application ....................................................................2-13
Starting an Application ...................................................................................................................2-13
Stopping an Application ................................................................................................................2-15
Confirming Application Details ...............................................................................2-16
Confirming PullPrint Service Provider Settings .....................................................2-17

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Chapter 3 Specifying PullPrint Service Provider Settings
PullPrint Service Provider Settings ...........................................................................3-2
Setting Precautions ...........................................................................................................................3-2
Specifying Settings from a Web Browser......................................................................................3-3
Specifying Settings from the Settings File ...................................................................................3-6
Setting Item List .........................................................................................................3-9
PullPrint Service Provider Settings...............................................................................................3-10
Register Allowed Print Data Sources ...........................................................................................3-12
Single Sign-on User Settings .........................................................................................................3-13
Changing a Password ...............................................................................................3-14
Changing the Display Language .............................................................................3-17
Chapter 4 List of Error Messages
List of Error Messages ................................................................................................4-2
Status Display Error Messages ........................................................................................................4-2
Management Console Error Messages ..........................................................................................4-2

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Preface
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the application to familiarize yourself with its
capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe
place for future reference.

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How To Use This Manual
Notations Used in This Manual
The following notations are used in this manual to explain procedures and restrictions.
IMPORTANT
Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate
the machine correctly, and avoid damage to the machine.
NOTE
Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading
these notes is highly recommended.
Keys Used in This Manual
The following button names are a few examples of how buttons to be clicked are expressed in this
manual:
Buttons on Computer Operation Screens: [Button Name]
Example:-[Setup]
[OK]
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Displays Used in This Manual
The computer operation screenshots and Canon device touch panel display screenshots may differ
from those you actually see, depending on the system environment you are using.
The buttons which you should click or press are marked with a , as shown below. When
multiple buttons are used for an operation, all buttons are marked.
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Click [Change Password] on the login screen.
Abbreviations Used in This Manual
In this manual, product names are abbreviated as follows:
imageRUNNER ADVANCE: iR-ADV

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Trademarks
MEAP and the MEAP logo are trademarks of Canon Inc.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and/or other countries.
Other product and company names herein may be the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.

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Start Using PullPrint Service
Provider
This chapter provides an overview of PullPrint Service Provider.
Features ........................................................................................................................................1-2
Flow of Operations .................................................................................................................................................. 1-3
System Requirements ..................................................................................................................1-4
Computer Requirements .......................................................................................................................................1-4
MEAP Device System Resources ........................................................................................................................... 1-4
Supported Devices ..................................................................................................................................................1-4

Features
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Features
PullPrint Service Provider is an application that downloads data from the network and prints it.
PullPrint
Service
Provider
CanonBusiness
ImagingOnline
Printrequest
Printcompletionnotification
Print
Printdatadownload
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Printdatadownloadrequest
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Features 1-3
Flow of Operations
Confirm the conditions and specify the settings following the procedure below.
Setting Up PullPrint Service Provider
1Computer Requirements (p. 1-4) Confirm the Web browser
requirements.
2Supported Devices (p. 1-4) Confirm the device compatibility.
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Installation and Setup (p. 2-1)
Starting and Logging In to SMS
Installation
Starting an Application
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PullPrint Service Provider Settings (p. 3-2)
Changing the settings on the
Change Settings screen
Edit the settings file to change the
settings
Changing the Settings
When the application is already installed:
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PullPrint Service Provider Settings (p. 3-2)
Changing the settings on the
Change Settings screen
Edit the settings file to change the
settings

System Requirements
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System Requirements
The system requirements for PullPrint Service Provider are as follows.
Computer Requirements
Web Browser
Windows Internet Explorer 7.0
Windows Internet Explorer 8.0
Windows Internet Explorer 9.0
MEAP Device System Resources
The system resources below are required in a MEAP device to install this application. The system
resources of a MEAP device can be checked from [Service Management Service].
Item iR-ADV LBP*
MEAP Spec version 5, 11 15, 62
Maximum memory use 9,200 KB 7,500 KB
Maximum hard disk (storage) use 5,500 KB
Maximum number of threads 25
Maximum number of sockets 8
Maximum number of file descriptions 13
* "LBP" refers to the device with MEAP.
Supported Devices
For information on the devices that support the operation of this application, see "Canon Homepage."
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Installation and Setup
You can install PullPrint Service Provider using SMS (Service Management Service) from a Web
browser on a networked computer.
This chapter provides instructions on installing and setting up PullPrint Service Provider.
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Installation and Setup Flow ........................................................................................................2-2
Starting and Closing SMS ............................................................................................................2-3
Starting and Logging In to SMS ............................................................................................................................2-3
Logging Out from SMS ...........................................................................................................................................2-7
Installing and Uninstalling PullPrint Service Provider ..............................................................2-8
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................2-9
Uninstallation .........................................................................................................................................................2-11
Starting and Stopping an Application......................................................................................2-13
Starting an Application ........................................................................................................................................2-13
Stopping an Application ......................................................................................................................................2-15
Confirming Application Details ................................................................................................2-16
Confirming PullPrint Service Provider Settings.......................................................................2-17

Installation and Setup Flow
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Installation and Setup Flow
The flow of installing and setting up PullPrint Service Provider is as follows.
1. Starting and Logging In to SMS (p. 2-3)
2. Installation (p. 2-9)
3. Starting an Application (p. 2-13)
4. Confirming PullPrint Service Provider Settings (p. 2-17)

Starting and Closing SMS 2-3
Starting and Closing SMS
You must log in to SMS (Service Management Service) to install PullPrint Service Provider.
SMS is software that can access the printer via the network from your Web browser, enabling you to
install and manage PullPrint Service Provider.
NOTE
The default password is 'MeapSmsLogin' (case sensitive).
This password helps prevent unauthorized printer operations.
In order to prevent erroneous usage, the administrator should change the password when
usage begins. For information on changing the password, see the manual accompanying your
device.
Make sure that you do not forget your password. Otherwise, you will not be able to access SMS.
If you forget your password, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
The appearance of the SMS screen differs depending on the model of the machine. For more
information on SMS, see the manual accompanying your device.
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Starting and Logging In to SMS
Log in to SMS to install PullPrint Service Provider. The login procedure is as follows.
IMPORTANT
Before starting SMS, set the IP address of the printer.
Multiple users cannot log in to SMS at the same time.
The default login method is set to using the shared password for SMS. To log in using the user
name and password for the SDL, SSO, or SSO-H login service, the login method must be started.
For more information on starting a login method, see the manual accompanying your device.
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Starting and Closing SMS
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Logging In Using the Shared Password for SMS
You can access SMS by logging in from the SMS login page using the password set in SMS.
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Enter the URL below in the address bar of the Web browser.
http://<IP address of the device>:<HTTP port number>/sms
IMPORTANT
If you do not know the IP address of the printer, consult your administrator.
You cannot connect via a proxy server. If your system environment has a proxy server, perform
the following setting. (As settings vary according to the system environment, consult your
network administrator.)
Enter the IP address of the printer into [Exceptions] in the Web browser proxy server
settings.
Set your Web browser to enable all cookies and use JavaScript.
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NOTE
The default HTTP port number is 8000. If the HTTP port number has been changed in the
printer's protocol settings, enter the new HTTP port number. If you do not know the HTTP port
number, consult your administrator.
The device's eight digit serial number is displayed on the SMS Login screen. This serial number is
necessary when obtaining a license file from the License Management System.
A drop-down list for switching the displayed language is displayed on the top right of the
screen. Select the display language as necessary.
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Starting and Closing SMS 2-5
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Enter the password → click [Log In].
IMPORTANT
If you cannot log in because the password is incorrect, a message prompting you to re-enter the
password is displayed. Enter the correct password and click [Log In] again.
If SMS is idle for longer than five minutes, it times out and you are automatically logged out. If
this happens, log in again from the [Login] page.
If you do not log in within five minutes of displaying the Login page, you cannot log in even if
you enter the correct password. Re-enter the password according to the message displayed on
the screen.
If a message is displayed and you cannot log in even though you entered the correct password
within five minutes of displaying the Login page, confirm whether your Web browser settings
meet the SMS operating conditions.
For more information on SMS, see the manual accompanying your device.
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Starting and Closing SMS
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Logging In Using a User Name and Password for Canon Device
Login
You can access SMS by logging in using a user name and password used for the SDL, SSO, or SSO-H
login service.
Only users registered as administrators can log in.
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Enter the URL below in the address bar of the Web browser.
http://<IP address of the device>:8000/sms/rls/
The [Login] page of the selected login service is displayed.
2.
Enter or select each item → click [Log In].
If SDL is set as the login service
Enter the user name and password for a user registered as an SDL administrator → click [Log In].
If SSO or SSO-H is set as the login service
Enter the user name and password for a user registered as an SSO or SSO-H administrator →
select the login destination → click [Log In].
NOTE
If you cannot log in to SDL, SSO, or SSO-H because the user name or password is incorrect, a
message prompting you to re-enter the user name or password is displayed.
For more information on logging in using a user name and password, see the manual
accompanying your device.
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Starting and Closing SMS 2-7
Logging Out from SMS
Log out to finish the operation.
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Click [Log Out from SMS].
The [Login] page is displayed.
IMPORTANT
When you finish using SMS, make sure you log out. If you close the Web browser without logging
out, SMS becomes temporarily inaccessible.

Installing and Uninstalling PullPrint Service Provider
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Installing and Uninstalling PullPrint Service
Provider
Install PullPrint Service Provider and the license file.
IMPORTANT
A valid license file is required to install a MEAP application.
If your application comes with a License Access Number, you must access the License
Management System at the following URL to obtain your license file:
http://www.canon.com/meap/
After accessing the License Management System, follow the directions displayed on the
screen to obtain your license file. You must have your License Access Number and Device
Serial Number available in order to complete the license generation process.
If your application does not come with a License Access Number, your license file will be
provided by your MEAP Application provider.
The maximum number of MEAP applications that can be installed is 19 (one of these is the
portal service that is installed by default).
If you update an existing version, you can retain the previous settings for PullPrint Service
Provider.
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