Epson WF-R8590 User manual

Epson Open Platform
Hardware Setup Guide
NPD5366-00 EN

About this guide
The content of this document
This guide explains how to set up Epson Open Platform on the following compatible multifunction devices.
❏WF-R8590 series
❏WF-8590 series
❏WF-6590 series
❏WF-R5690 series
❏WF-M5690 series
❏WF-5690 series
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Meaning of symbols used in this guide
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Caution:
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to
incorrect handling.
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Important:
Indicates content that must be performed. If operations indicated by this symbol are ignored or performed incorrectly,
the product may breakdown or malfunction.
Note:
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URelated information
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Screenshots used in this guide
❏Screenshots used in this guide are currently under development. They may differ from the release version.
❏Setting items may vary depending on products and setting conditions.
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Contents
About this guide
Thecontentofthisdocument.................2
UsingthisGuide...........................3
Meaningofsymbolsusedinthisguide.........3
Screenshotsusedinthisguide...............3
Introduction
Setupprocedure...........................5
1. Preparing for system configuration
MFDs...................................6
Checking the device is compatible with Epson
OpenPlatform..........................6
Authenticationdeviceandauthenticationcard.....6
ComputerwithanInternetconnection..........6
Firmware for Epson Open Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Productkey..............................7
Acquiringtheproductkey..................7
2. Setting Up Epson Open Platform
Updatingthefirmware.....................11
ActivatingEpsonOpenPlatform..............11
Checking the Epson Open Platform version. . . . . . 12
3. Authentication device
Connectingtheauthenticationdevice...........13
Operationcheck..........................14
MFDcontrolpanel......................14
WebConfig...........................15
Statussheet............................15
Troubleshooting
Cannotreadtheauthenticationcard...........16
Readconfirmation......................16
CannotopenWebConfig...................16
CannotactivatetheEpsonOpenPlatform.......17
Cannotupdatethefirmware.................17
Returning the MFD to a standard device. . . . . . . . 17
Updatingthefirmware...................17
Appendix
Functionsofbuttonupdate..................18
Trademarks.............................19
Caution................................19
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Introduction
Epson Open Platform unlocks the potential of Epson business Multi-Function Devices (MFDs), enabling them to be
integrated into server solutions providing customized user interface and control usage of the device based on user
authentication.
This guide explains how to set up the Epson Open Platform on a compatible device.
Setup procedure
Follow these steps to configure Epson Open Platform. Contact your dealer to acquire the firmware or product key.
Procedure Operations Location Time
1 Before starting Check that the printer is compatible with
Epson Open Platform
OP label 30 min.
Download the Epson Open Platform firmware
for the target model
https://openplatform.epson.biz/
download/op/
Acquire the product key activation code from
the serial number for the MFD
https://openplatform.epson.biz/
license-op/
inputInformation.html
2 Setting up Epson Open
Platform
Update the MFD's firmware https://openplatform.epson.biz/
download/op/
15min.
Activate the Epson Open Platform with the
product key
Web Config
("http://<epson-device-IP>")
3Connectingthe
authentication device
(optional)
Check the compatibility for the card reader
and cards
https://openplatform.epson.biz/
download/op/
5 min.
Connect the authentication device to the
printer
-
Check that the authentication device is
operating correctly
Web Config
("http://<epson-device-IP>")
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1. Preparing for system configuration
You need to prepare the hardware, information, and software necessary to set up Epson Open Platform.
MFDs
Checking the device is compatible with Epson Open Platform
Check if the connected MFD is compatible with the Epson Open Platform.
Note:
When Epson Open Platform is already setup for the MFD, you can check from Web Config and MFD panel. See the
following confirmation method.
U“Checking the Epson Open Platform version” on page 12
If the device is compatible, you will see the following label on the carton box and on the MFD near the serial number.
Authentication device and authentication card
See the following website for a list of compatible authentication devices and cards.
Uhttps://openplatform.epson.biz/download/op/
If you cannot find the device you want to use in the list, contact your dealer.
Computer with an Internet connection
You need an Internet connection to download the firmware and acquire a product key.
Firmware for Epson Open Platform
To use Epson Open Platform, you need to install dedicated firmware on the target device. The firmware file differs
according to the Epson device.
Acquire the firmware for Epson Open Platform from the dedicated Web site.
Uhttps://openplatform.epson.biz/download/op/
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Product key
This is the product key to activate Epson Open Platform. To acquire this product key, you need the serial numbers of
the respective MFDs. You can find the serial number on the product's Guarantee Form, or on the label on the rear or
side of the product.
Note:
You may need to acquire the product key from your dealer. Contact your dealer for more details.
Acquiring the product key
You can acquire individual keys by using the MFD's serial number, or acquire in bulk by using a text file.
Note:
When acquiring a product key that has already been issued by entering a serial number, the same product key is
issued.
Acquiring individually
A
Access the following website from the system administrator's computer.
https://openplatform.epson.biz/license-op/inputInformation.html
B
Select Enter manually (you can only enter one serialnumber) from Serial Number(required) , and then enter
the serial number of the MFD.
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C
Select an answer from Introduction destination information(required).
D
Click Next.
Check the items entered on the menu displayed.
E
Click Issue.
If you click Back, you are returned to the information entry menu.
F
Click Export CSV to download the content displayed on the screen in CSV format.
G
When you want to acquire a product key for another MFD, click Continue issuing.
Return to step 2, and then follow the same steps.
To finish, close the screen.
Acquiring in bulk
A
Access the following website from the system administrator's computer.
https://openplatform.epson.biz/license-op/inputInformation.html
B
Click Sample under Readable text file and download a sample file for the serial number list.
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C
Change the sample file as necessary, and then save the serial number list file.
D
Select Read from text file (you can enter multiple serial numbers) from Serial Number(required).
E
Click Browse, select the serial number list file you created in step 3, and then click Open.
F
Select an answer from Introduction destination information(required).
G
Click Next.
Check the items entered on the menu displayed. The specified text file name is displayed in Serial Number.
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H
Click Issue.
If you click Back, you are returned to the information entry menu.
I
Click Export CSV to download the content displayed on the screen in CSV format.
J
When you want to acquire a product key for another MFD, click Continue issuing.
Return to step 3, and then follow the same steps.
To finish, close the screen.
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